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Haiti Malnutrition Project

Addressing Severe Malnutrition and Empowering Communities

Abbott and the Abbott Fund are contributing more than $6.5 million in addition to expertise of more than 50 Abbott staff across multiple functions, to expand Partners In Health’s local production of Nourimanba. Nourimanba, like other ready-to-use therapeutic foods, is a high-calorie, high-protein, fortified peanut-based paste that is proven to dramatically improve the health of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.

Americas, Maternal/Infant/Child Health, Employee Involvement, Nutrition, Access to Health Care
Diabetes Education in Bolivia

Improving Diabetes Screening, Treatment and Awareness

In Cochabamba, Bolivia’s third-largest city, an estimated 10 percent of adults suffer from diabetes. The Abbott Fund works to educate, counsel and care for the country's diabetes sufferers while backing a new digital records system to track patient data.

Americas, Health Care Modernization, Noncommunicable Diseases, Nutrition, Access to Health Care
Family Science

Making Science Fun for the Whole Family

Abbott’s Family Science program brings kids, their parents and teachers together with some of our best scientists for fun, exciting evenings filled with experiments and hands-on lessons in the principles of scientific discovery and technological innovation.

Americas, Science Education, Employee Involvement, Asia, Education in Science, Europe
Backpacks Full of Good Nutrition

Feeding Chronically Hungry Schoolchildren

Many children rely on free or reduced-priced school lunches for basic nutrition, but who feeds them during weekends and school vacations? We provide major support for Feeding America’s BackPack Program, designed to feed hungry kids when other resources aren’t available.

Americas, Abbott Communities, Maternal/Infant/Child Health, Employee Involvement, Nutrition
Free Health Clinics in Illinois

Expanding Access to Quality Health Care

Although Lake County, Illinois, is one of America’s wealthiest, more than 30 percent of its population – some 180,000 people – are underinsured or have no health insurance. Fortunately, they can depend on HealthReach, a not-for-profit organization that operates the county’s only free health clinics.

Americas, Health Care Modernization, Abbott Communities, Maternal/Infant/Child Health, Noncommunicable Diseases