Disaster Relief
CSL’s support of Haiti recovery efforts
On behalf of the CSL Group, CSL Behring has donated US$100,000 to support urgent relief efforts in neighbouring Haiti. The donation to
Habitat for Humanity will ensure necessary shelter and emergency provisions are provided to families affected by the devastating earthquake.
Additionally, 5,000 syringes of Tetagam
® P and 1,600 5ml ampules of Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin will be donated to Direct Relief International (DRI). DRI is a charitable medical relief organization that assists communities affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest. DRI will channel CSL’s donation to the Hospital Albert Schweitzer in central Haiti.
Tetagam
® is used in preventing and treating tetanus, a serious public health problem in the developing world. Tetanus is sometimes life-threatening and is often associated with skin puncture wounds caused by rusted metal. Hepatitis B Immune Globulin is used in treating exposure to the hepatitis B virus, which can occur in a variety of ways. If left untreated, hepatitis B can become chronic, threatening one's overall health and prognosis for recovery.
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) will supply the needles and syringes to accompany CSL’s product donation.
CSL & staff join together to raise funds for the Victorian Bushfire Fund
On the 7th February 2009, after weeks of extreme weather conditions, uncontrolled forest fires in rural Victoria resulted in unprecedented loss of life and property. To directly assist individuals and communities affected by the fires the Victorian Government in partnership with the Australian Red Cross established the Victorian Bushfire Fund.
The devastating fires took place in the Australian state in which two of CSL's manufacturing sites as well as the global head office is located. Employees took on immediate action to raise funds and provide relief supplies to support those affected. Of the total amount contributed, AUS$79,760.45 was raised by Australian and overseas staff, which was matched in full by CSL.
Combined, CSL and staff donated $412,760.90 to the Fund. The collective response to the bushfires demonstrates a shared commitment to addressing critical needs in our community.