Abbott Statement: Abbott Provides Support for Cholera Relief Efforts in Haiti

Haiti relief efforts build on Abbott’s existing philanthropic
partnerships to expand access to health care in the country.
 Since 2007, Abbott and the Abbott Fund have provided more
than $34 million in grants and product donations to help address
health needs in Haiti, including maternal and child health,
diabetes, HIV/AIDS and malnutrition.

Pre-Positioned Abbott Products Supported Early Relief
Efforts

Abbott products were in use immediately following the earthquake
in Haiti.  Last year, Abbott worked with Direct Relief
International to strategically pre-position essential products in
Haiti to prepare for potential natural disasters.  As a result
of this work, several health centers in Haiti were able to provide
an initial quantity of Abbott rehydration solutions, antibiotics
and nutritional products to people in need following the
earthquake.

Video of Abbott products being packed by Direct Relief
International for use in Haiti is available at http://agendanyc.com/clients/abbott/preparedness.htm.
 Filmed in mid-2009, this footage highlights ongoing efforts
to pre-position aid.

About Abbott and the Abbott Fund

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to
the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of
pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals,
devices and diagnostics.  The company employs nearly 90,000
people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.
Abbott’s news releases and other information are available on the
company’s website at www.abbott.com.

The Abbott Fund is a philanthropic foundation established by
Abbott in 1951.  The Abbott Fund’s mission is to create
healthier global communities by investing in creative ideas that
promote science, expand access to health care and strengthen
communities worldwide.  F

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