Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited (MSD) aims to make a positive contribution to the communities in which it works and lives by supporting a wide range of charitable, educational and environmental initiatives. These initiatives mirror the global philosophy and culture of Merck & Co., Inc., MSD’s parent company, which supports a wide range of programmes worldwide to improve access to life-saving medicines and vaccines. These efforts to address health care challenges go beyond research and development of novel treatments to include seeking out and supporting initiatives that foster disease education, prevention and treatment and promote sustainable access to medicines, vaccines and quality health care.