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Ribbon cutting at new Civica Rx headquarters in Lehi, Utah

Civica team, hospital leaders, and elected officials dedicate new offices to mission of ensuring essential generic medications are available and affordable

LEHI, UTAH, USA, April 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — Civica Rx, a new not-for-profit company that was established to help stabilize the supply of essential generic medications, has opened its new headquarters, located at 2912 Executive Parkway in Lehi, UT.

Joining the Civica Rx team in a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting were Utah Governor, Gary Herbert; U.S. Congressman Ben McAdams (UT); Intermountain Healthcare CEO, Dr. Marc Harrison; University of Utah Senior Director Drug Information Services, Erin Fox; and Civica Rx Chairman of the Board and the “brainchild” of Civica Rx, Dan Liljenquist, who is also SVP of Strategy at Intermountain Healthcare. U.S. Senators Mitt Romney and Mike Lee of Utah provided congratulatory video remarks.

Lehi, referred to locally as “Silicon Slopes,” was chosen because it is centrally located amid Utah’s major universities and has become a hub for Utah’s start-up and tech community, which will enable Civica Rx to draw on local expertise and talent. The Lehi office will house approximately 40 people soon and expansion opportunities in Lehi are expected to bring the office to four or five times that size within three to five years.

Civica Rx exists in the public interest as a non-profit, non-stock corporation focused on reducing chronic generic drug shortages, which have negatively impacted patient care for over a decade. It was founded by leading US hospital systems concerned about drug shortages and philanthropic organizations passionate about improving healthcare.

“Together we celebrate the reason why Civica Rx exists, in purpose and in brick and mortar, and that is to do what is in the best interest of patients by stabilizing the supply of generic medications,” said Martin VanTrieste, Civica Rx CEO. “Drug shortages strain hospital staff, lead to delayed surgeries and sub-optimal treatments for patients, and can lead to unpredictable price increases that result in budgetary instability in hospitals.”

Event speakers highlighted the challenges associated with generic drug shortages in the nation’s hospitals, shared enthusiasm about the promise of Civica Rx as an innovative, collaborative approach to stabilizing generic drug supply, and expressed pride in welcoming Civica Rx to Utah.

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About Civica Rx

Civica Rx is a new enterprise designed to reduce chronic generic drug shortages, which have become a national crisis and have negatively impacted patient care for over a decade. Civica Rx exists in the public interest as a non-profit, non-stock corporation committed to stabilizing supply of essential generic medications in a hospital setting. It was founded by leading US hospital systems concerned about drug shortages and philanthropic organizations passionate about improving healthcare.

Civica Rx will act in the best interest of patients to eliminate uncertainty in the generic drug supply chain through long-term contracts with the health system members who have joined Civica Rx as well as its manufacturing partners. Civica Rx is committed to transparency, will offer fair and sustainable prices, and will ensure it has dedicated manufacturing capacity for the medications that are most desperately needed in hospitals across the country.

Civica Rx Governing Board Members
These members launched Civica Rx in September 2018 and represent Civica Rx’s Board of Directors

Common Spirit Health
HCA Healthcare
Intermountain Healthcare
Mayo Clinic
Providence St. Joseph Health
SSM Health
Trinity Health
Arnold Ventures
Peterson Center on Healthcare
Gary and Mary West Foundation

Civica Rx Founding Members

Advocate Aurora Health
Allegheny Health Network
Baptist Health South Florida
Franciscan Alliance
Memorial Hermann Health System
NYU Langone Health
Ochsner Health System
Sanford Health
Spectrum Health
St. Luke’s University Health Network
Steward Health Care
UnityPoint Health

Civica Rx Partnering Members

Aspirus Health System
Baptist Health
Christiana Care Health System
Integris Health
Regional One Health
University of Utah Health

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Secure Channels Launches Desktop Encryption Utility ZIPcrypt™ featuring XOTIC™ extreme encryption technology and all-new “dialable” cipher-strength

UNITED STATES, April 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — IRVINE, CALIF. (April 17, 2019) – Secure Channels Inc., a provider of innovative security solutions, announced today the launch of ZIPcrypt™, an easy-to-use desktop utility that encrypts and decrypts files or folders with a simple right-click.

The ZIPcrypt™ application (utility) is designed for simplicity and to be immediately familiar to those who already use WinZip, WinRAR, or other shell-integrated compression utilities. ZIPcrypt™ presents the option to perform encryption using the widely popular AES-256 standard, as well as the more powerful, ground-breaking new encryption technology known as XOTIC™.

The XOTIC™ encryption format allows for unprecedented direct control over encryption strength using a simple “dial” feature that resembles a stereo volume control knob. XOTIC™ encryption strength ranges from 512 bits of security (known as “post-quantum” strength), all the way up to an eye-popping 131,072 bit, which can only be described as “archive strength”.

ZIPcrypt™ follows the popular “Freemium” model, making it always free to use for basic file and folder ZIP compression with encryption. Users can also opt-in to engage a free-trial of SCIFCOM™. Enabling SCIFCOM™ fully unlocks the potential of ZIPcrypt™, allowing for maximum encryption dial-settings and direct inline integration of the SCIFCOM™ online file-sharing service. The file-sharing feature includes the ability to directly send jumbo sized (extra-large) files securely over the internet via SCIFCOM.

SCIFCOM™ file-sharing utilizes the powerful SCIFCOM™ (as-a-service) website and robust cloud storage options to transmit files anywhere on earth. Recipients of encrypted files receive a link via email whereby encrypted data can be downloaded from the cloud, and encryption keys are handled separately and securely by SCIFCOM.

The minimal and elegant design of ZIPcrypt™ along with robust features for sharing files remotely presents an attractive and powerful alternative to DropBox.com. ZIPcrypt™ combines the ability to securely encrypt, store, and send data with ease.

(For a full list of SCIFCOM features, please visit http://beta.scifcom.com)

"Encryption is difficult and expensive, so it's not utilized by very many organizations," said Richard Blech, Chief Executive Officer of Secure Channels Inc. "With ZIPcrypt™ we built a minimalistic yet powerful utility that's exceedingly simple to use and provides users with important capabilities for their own security. These include local file and folder encryption (with ZIP compression) and send-a-file using the online SCIFCOM encryption as-a-service platform. We're excited to offer our first encryption-as-a-service platform and expect rapid adoption due to our combined ease of use and the benefits of encrypted protection. "

ZIPcrypt™ solves one of the most troublesome problems in the world today; the ability to send files safely while still remaining extremely simple to use. "We wanted to create something weightless that won't impact the user experience," said Michael Feinberg, Chief Information Officer of Secure Channels Inc.

For more information about Secure Channels' solutions, visit www.securechannels.com.

About Secure Channels Inc.
Secure Channels Inc. offers innovative, agile security solutions designed to seamlessly integrate with organizations' existing solutions. Agnostic by nature, solutions customize to user environments without compromising protection. Our mission is to help organizations make the most of their active security tools used for authentication and data protection, while providing a cost and performance effective solution to address the ever-increasing security challenges organizations face today. For more information, visit www.securechannels.com.

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B2B research and reviews agency Clutch recognizes Ad Victoriam Solutions as a leader for their exceptional strategy and consulting services that they provide.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — B2B research and reviews agency Clutch recently recognized Ad Victoriam Solutions (AdVic) as a leader in their field based on the exceptional strategy and consulting services that they provide. After analyzing their market presence, industry experience, customer feedback, and other data-driven metrics, Clutch awarded AdVic the number 5 spot in a ranking of all CRM consultants in Atlanta, which is an honor.

Clutch selects award recipients based on a set of factors, including work portfolio and market presence. Above all, feedback from the clients is central to the evaluation. Clutch analysts speak directly to the clients to receive in-depth feedback.

Read two of AdVic’s reviews:

"Everything they’ve ever done for me came in under budget and within the original time estimates. They do a great job managing scope and cost,” praised one client. “Ad Victoriam Solutions was much more involved than other agencies, and they were very attentive throughout the process.”

“Ad Victoriam is diligent in training us and making sure that everyone understands how to execute processes … By walking us through the process and documenting everything, they’ve made us more self-reliant,” shared another customer. “The revamped Salesforce CRM has worked reliably since and is now a critical instrument in sales. Well-structured project management and diligent documentation are key to their success.”

Ad Victoriam brings dedication and innovation to every challenge they tackle, making sure that the AdVic team of experts stays up-to-date on the latest tech trends while remaining dedicated to every client and their unique goals, story, and skillsets.

The scale of the Ad Victoriam team, collaboration, and successes will continue to grow. If you’d like to learn about what Ad Victoriam Solutions can do for you and your business, please reach out to a member of their team.

Ad Victoriam is an innovative and experienced Salesforce Platinum Partner, ready to empower your growth!

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Sugar is poison according to Don Karl Juravin

Don Karl Juravin – HOLY LAND MAN

We love #sugar. We are genetically wired to love sugar. Food manufacturers make us addictive to sugar using 56 names, all SUGAR in disguise, states Don Juravin

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — We love sugar. We are genetically wired to love sugar. Sugar activates a rewarding spot in our brain. The brain uses 25% of our daily energy, more than any other organ and glucose is its source of fuel.

I’m Don Juravin and I LOVE HELPING people getting better HEALTH, love, happiness, and success.

I concluded that the FDA is not PROTECTING our health enough from deception.

The FDA is not explaining the danger of sugar clearly enough. Let’s exposed the food manufacturers tricks since 50% of our daily sugar consumption is from ingredients that are not clearly marked as sugar.

WHY THERE ARE 56 NAMES FOR SUGAR?

I found out that Food manufacturers are getting us addicted to sugar by using different sugar names to confuse us on the food label. 75% of all foods hide sugar under deceitful names. Why?

TO TRICK US WHEN WE READ THE FOOD LABEL:
The ingredients on a food label must be listed according to their weight. The food manufacturer wants to avoid listing a sugary ingredient at the top 3 of 5. Therefore they will break it into many sugary ingredients to still maintain the high sugar content and list them at the end.

Instead of adding pure sugar, Food manufacturers add few of the 56 sugar like ingredients.  That achieves their deceiving goal: not having to list "added sugar" in the "carbohydrates" section. The result: we're tricked into believing that the rest of the ingredients are natural.

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All of these names are SUGAR in disguise:

Barley malt
Barbados sugar
Beet sugar
Brown sugar
Buttered syrup
Cane juice
Cane sugar
Caramel
Corn syrup
Corn syrup solids
Confectioner’s sugar
Carob syrup
Castor sugar
Date sugar
Dehydrated cane juice
Demerara sugar
Dextran
Dextrose
Diastatic malt
Diatase
Ethyl maltol
Free flowing brown sugars
Fructose
Fruit juice
Fruit juice concentrate
Galactose
Glucose
Glucose solids
Golden sugar
Golden syrup
Granulated sugar
Grape sugar
High fructose corn syrup
Honey
Icing sugar
Invert sugar
Lactose
Malt
Maltodextrin
Maltose
Malt syrup
Mannitol
Maple syrup
Molasses
Muscovado
Panocha
Powdered sugar
Raw sugar
Refiner’s syrup
Rice syrup
Sucrose
Treacle
Turbinado sugar
Yellow sugar

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FDA sugars: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/sugars.html
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Sugar is poison – WE’RE POISONED WITH SUGAR IN 56 DECEITFUL NAMES – WHERE’S THE FDA?

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Results from Captozyme, Inc.’s post-market study of an innovative enzyme to support kidney health have been accepted for poster presentation on May 4 at the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Nephure TM enzyme was evaluated vs. placebo in reduction of urinary oxalate associated with food oxalate, and will release results of the study May 4.

GAINESVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — Gainesville, Fla. (April 18, 2019) – Results from Captozyme, Inc.’s post-market study of an innovative enzyme to support kidney health have been accepted for poster presentation on May 4 at the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Emily Quintero, a medical student at the University of Florida, will present the moderated poster presentation.

Title: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Study Utilizing Orally Administered Oxalate decarboxylase (OxDC) to Reduce Urinary Oxalate
Poster Number: PD38-01
Location MCP: W181c
Date/Time: Saturday, May 4, 3:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Presenter: Emily Quintero

These findings can provide new options for individuals with Idiopathic Hyperoxaluria, a disorder characterized by increased urinary oxalate levels, which is often associated with excessive intake of dietary oxalate, decreased dietary calcium, or increased endogenous production1.

AUA guidelines recommend that clinicians counsel patients with calcium oxalate stones and relatively high urinary oxalate to limit oxalate-rich foods2 – a tall order for many patients due to variable levels of oxalate in a wide variety of nutritious plant-based foods3. Now, this innovative new enzyme could provide a first-of-its-kind solution for improved patient compliance for those following dietary guidelines for kidney stone management.

Captozyme’s poster presentation will include new positive results from a prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study, cross-over study in healthy volunteers.

“We are delighted to be presenting our clinical results, which further confirm the efficacy and potency of our oxalate-reducing enzyme to reduce urinary oxalate originating from food,” Helena Cowley, chief executive officer of Captozyme, said. “We look forward generating high-quality development data for NephureTM and other enzymes in our company pipeline.”

About NephureTM
The active ingredient in Nephure™ is an oxalate decarboxylase enzyme affirmed to be "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) by an independent panel of experts following U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientific procedures safety criteria. Nephure ™ is a first-to-market enzyme product offering flexibility to people with oxalate-related nutritional limitations. Nephure is marketed by Entring, LLC, a subsidiary of Captozyme, Inc.

About Captozyme
Captozyme, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing enzymes and formulations to advance knowledge in the area of gut health and through its products advance the health and wellness of people. Captozyme, Inc. also houses a cGMP manufacturing facility for production of Phase 1 clinical trial drug substance with a focus on live biologics development. The company is based in Gainesville, Florida. Learn more about Captozyme by visiting www.captozyme.com.

References:
1. Xu, H, Zisman, AL, Coe, FL, Worcester, EM, Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2013 March; 14(4):435-447.
2. Pearle, MS, Goldfarb, DS, Assimos, DG, et al. J Urol. 2014 Aug; 192(2):316-24.
3. Holmes, RP, Kennedy, M. Kidney Int. 2000;57(4):1662-1667.

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The company is the first in the world to provide a genetic test developed specifically for those following plant-based diets

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — Nutrigenomix Inc., a global leader in genetic testing for personalized nutrition, announces the launch of an exclusive new line of genetic tests catering to those seeking plant-based personalized nutrition – designed to suit the dietary needs of both vegetarians and vegans. The new test adds to the broad selection of genetic tests offered by Nutrigenomix and provides actionable genetic information to help healthcare professionals and their clients determine the best dietary approach for optimal health, wellness and performance for those following a plant-based lifestyle.

A growing body of evidence has linked plant-based diets to positive health outcomes and the trend is on the rise around the globe. Insufficient intake of certain nutrients has long been a concern when following a plant-based diet, but with this new test, healthcare professionals can provide personalized recommendations to help clients consume a diet that meets their individual nutritional needs. Similar to other tests that Nutrigenomix offers, this new test includes genetic markers that have been shown to affect nutrient metabolism, gluten intolerance, weight management, eating behaviors, cardiometabolic health and fitness, with the additional layer of advice tailored specifically to vegetarian and vegan food choices.

“Many healthcare practitioners that offer Nutrigenomix testing have clients that follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, whether for health, ethical, environmental or other reasons. Until now, these clients had been overlooked by genetic tests for personalized nutrition,” said Dr. Karen Eny, Director of Clinical Services at Nutrigenomix. “Our new test was developed to enable those individuals following a plant-based lifestyle to customize a diet that considers both food choices and their unique metabolic needs.”

According to a 2019 Mintel survey, most consumers are interested in DNA-based dietary advice, and studies show that personalized information is a powerful motivator to improve individual adherence compared to population-based recommendations. Nutrigenomix is at the forefront of research in this field and is one of the only genetic testing companies worldwide to fund and conduct original research in nutritional genomics and health and performance at several universities.

“This new test is a truly unique product in the personalized nutrition industry, and yet another example of how Nutrigenomix sets the standard for the field,” said Dr. Joel Kahn, a Michigan-based Cardiologist known as “America’s Healthy Heart Doc” by Reader’s Digest Magazine. “It's exciting to have this genetic test to personalize the plant-based nutrition recommendations I give to my patients.”

Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, Founder and Chief Science Officer of Nutrigenomix, presented the latest research on nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition at the American College of Nutrition Conference in Seattle last year. During this award lecture, Dr. El-Sohemy shared findings of the first randomized-controlled trial of DNA-based dietary recommendations and its influence on eating behaviors by his research team at the University of Toronto. “Individuals who received DNA-based dietary advice were much more likely to follow the dietary recommendations they were given,” said Dr. El-Sohemy. “This results in greater improvements to their diet, which directly impacts several indicators of health.”

“Our genetic tests are based on the latest scientific discoveries in the field of nutrigenomics.” said Dr. Bibiana Garcia-Bailo, Director of Research and Development. “We focus on targeted, action-oriented nutrition and lifestyle genetic information. Nutrigenomix uses only the highest quality studies and most rigorous scientific standards to select the genetic markers that go into our tests.”

With offices in Canada, UK, Australia, Brazil and the United States, Nutrigenomix is expanding rapidly to meet the growing demands by healthcare professionals and consumers for a high-quality genetic testing service. As the only nutrigenetics testing company worldwide that was established at a major university, the University of Toronto, Nutrigenomix is regarded as one of the most trusted sources of genetic information for personalized nutrition.

To learn more about Nutrigenomix visit www.Nutrigenomix.com

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ABOUT NUTRIGENOMIX
Nutrigenomix Inc. was founded in 2011 as a University of Toronto start-up biotechnology company that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and their clients with comprehensive genomic information for personalized nutrition, with the ultimate goal of improving health and performance through precision nutrition recommendations. The company now has offices in Toronto, Chicago, London, Sydney and São Paulo with a network of over 8,000 healthcare practitioners in 35 countries plus exclusive distributors in 10 other countries. The personalized nutrition reports are available in 8 languages and the current 45-gene test panel is available for health, sport and fertility. Earlier this year the company launched a genetic test for weight management and continues to invest in research and development. For more information visit Nutrigenomix.com or email info@nutrigenomix.com.

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2019 Drug-Free World Heroes, L-R: Dr. Veronica Walters; Amy Ronshausen; Julio Viera; Robert Dinkel; Julieta Santagostino, President FDFW FL; Harlem Globetrotter ‘Shake-N-Bake’; Stephanie Klimke, ED FDFW FL; Pastor Moses Brown, Daniel Zsido and Michael DeLeon.

While drug-related tragedies get plenty of exposure, drug-free heroes work on challenges unseen to create untold miracles.

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, April 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — On Saturday evening 13 April 2019, the Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) Florida chapter held its 3rd Annual Drug-Free World Heroes Awards Banquet in the auditorium of Clearwater's historic Fort Harrison, shedding light on several unsung heroes and community leaders who battle the effects of drugs everyday. Some 300 people attended from many different organizations all over Tampa Bay and beyond, including law enforcement officers, teachers, pastors, and heads of non-profit organizations.

The event opened with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 313 posting the Colors and the Pinellas Sheriff’s Police Athletic League’s drumline performance.

The President of the FDFW Florida chapter, Julieta Santagostino, was the MC for the evening. She noted that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that in 2017 there were nearly 200 drug overdose deaths a day in the US – that’s about 72,000 a year, which is more than the number of U.S. troops who died in the entire Vietnam War.

Santagostino said, “Drugs don’t discriminate. We’ve seen this clearly in the Opioid epidemic which is destroying lives across all races and socio-economic classes. But the addicts aren’t the only ones suffering. Families are left distraught from the overdose deaths and communities are at the effect of drug crimes, making it a more dangerous environment for everyone.”

The speakers brought this home with their powerful testimonials: Michael DeLeon, founder and CEO of Steered Straight; Dr. Veronica Walters, motivational speaker, author, educator and founder of the Walters Academy for Entrepreneurship in Tampa; and original Harlem “Shake and Bake” Globetrotter, Frank Streety. They spoke of how drugs affected their lives, their decision to do something effective about drugs and how FDFW is helping them with that mission.

Frank Streety was the final speaker and he presented two Harlem Globetrotter basketballs to FDFW for their work in providing true information about drugs.

The first award winner was Pastor Moses Brown, founder of Feeding Our Children Ministries who has included educating children about drugs in his mission for over 30 years. Second was Julio Viera from Puerto Rico who became a police officer in 1996, started delivering drug education and is now a drug education counselor and certified Life Coach. The third winner, Dan Zsido, serves as the Education and Training Director with the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators. The fourth award winner, Robert Dinkel, a retired major from the Broward Sheriff’s Department, brought The D.A.R.E. drug education program to Broward County. The final award winner was Amy Ronshausen, the Executive Director of Drug Free America Foundation.

Julieta Santagostino wrapped up the evening by reminding the guests about FDFW’s mission: “Knowledge is power and at the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, we are working hard every day to empower others with knowledge. Be it through our educational seminars that are delivered throughout the state or by handing out our Truth About Drugs booklets to thousands at community events, door to door, at parades and even sporting events.” She then invited the audience to volunteer and get the free FDFW materials out into their communities.

Foundation for a Drug-Free World:

The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is a non-profit organization that educates youth and the community on the truth about illicit drugs so they can make the right decision live drug-free. The Church of Scientology is a sponsor of the program making it possible for the foundation to provide educational materials at no cost to educators, law enforcement and the community. It was the founder of the Scientology religious philosophy who said, “Research has demonstrated that the single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs."

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Family photo of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2019 (L to R) H.E. First Ladies of Burundi, Mauritania, Guinea Conakry, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Niger, Malawi, Merck Foundation CEO, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Central African Republic, Cong

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation & President of Merck More than a Mother with H.E. First Ladies of Mauritania, Namibia, Guinea Conakry, Zimbabwe, Gambia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Botswana, Niger, Central African Republic, Burundi, Mozambique, C

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation & President of Merck More than a Mother with H.E. First Ladies of Malawi, Guinea Conakry, Niger, Gambia, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Ghana, Congo Brazzaville, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Liberia, C

NAIROBI, KENYA, April 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany conducted Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) – Summit in on 30th -31st March and 1st of April 2019. The MFFLI Summit 2019 was attended by 15 African First Ladies.

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board of E. Merck KG and the Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees emphasized, “Merck through its foundation is committed to support the social and economic development of Africa, Asia and developing countries by building healthcare capacity. Our aim is to improve access to quality & equitable healthcare solutions across African continent”.

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President, Merck More Than a Mother explained, “I am very proud to partner with the African First ladies to become “Merck more than a Mother” ambassadors and partner with them to build healthcare capacity , break the stigma of infertility and empower women and girls in education with special focus on STEM . During our strategy meeting, we shared experiences, discussed challenges and defined solutions to ensure continuous improvement and exchange variable aspects of different cultures in order to localize specific messages that can raise health awareness and create a culture shift to empower women and girls across Africa.”

The Summit was attended by:

H.E. NEO JANE MASISI, The First Lady of Botswana;
H.E DENISE NKURUNZIZA, The First Lady of Burundi
H.E. BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central African Republic
H.E. ANTOINETTE SASSOU-NGUESSO, The First Lady of Congo;
H.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO, The First Lady of Ghana;
H.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of The Gambia;
H.E. CONDÉ DJENE, The First Lady of Guinea Conakry;
H.E. CLAR WEAH, The First Lady of Republic of Liberia;
H.E. PROFESSOR GERTRUDE MUTHARIKA, The First Lady of Malawi;
H.E. MARIAM MINT AHMAD TEKBER, The First lady of the Mauritania;
H.E. DR. ISAURA FERRÃO NYUSI, The First Lady of Mozambique;
H.E. MADAM MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia;
H.E AÏSSATA ISSOUFOU MAHAMADO, The First Lady of Niger;
H.E FATIMA MAADA, The First Lady of Sierra Leone;
H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGW, The First Lady of Zimbabwe

H.E DENISE NKURUNZIZA, The First Lady of Burundi said, “Thanks to Merck Foundation for inviting me. We recently launched their programs in my country, and they are proving to be very substantial. They will be proving clinical training on fertility and oncology to our doctors. We also provided together the Health Media Training to the journalists to understand the infertility issues and to break the stigma attached to infertility”

H.E. BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central African Republic explained, “I am very proud to work closely to advance healthcare sector and empower infertile women in my country”.

H.E. ANTOINETTE SASSOU-NGUESSO, The First Lady of Congo emphasized, “I am happy to know that Merck Foundation will help train our doctors and media to raise awareness about health issues and improve patient care in my country . This will prove to be very beneficial for our citizens.”

H.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO, The First Lady of Ghana explained, “Through Rebecca Foundation, we have been working closely with Merck Foundation to empower women and youth. Also, we have also launched together unique initiatives like media recognition, Film and Fashion Awards in our country to break stigma around infertility. I am sure that our partnership will go a long way towards benefitting the people of my country.”

H.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of The Gambia emphasized, “Merck Foundation has provided training to first fertility specialists and first oncologists in The Gambia. We are making history together. We will continue this program in partnership with my foundation and Ministry of Health to improve access to cost effective and quality fertility and cancer care in the country.”

H.E. CONDÉ DJENE, The First Lady of Guinea Conakry said, “I am proud of our association with Merck Foundation. They supported the establishment of First IVF Centre in our country by providing expert. They also trained the first fertility specialists and specialized oncologists in Guinea. This is a great milestone. Together we will
Change the landscape of Fertility and cancer care in the country.”

H.E. CLAR WEAH, The First Lady of Republic of Liberia emphasized, “I am happy to partner with Merck Foundation. They will provide specialized training to our doctors in the field of Fertility, Oncology and Diabetes Management. They will also train media to break the infertility stigma and will launch initiatives to empower women and girls in education. We hope that our partnership will continue to benefit the people of our country.”

H.E. PROFESSOR GERTRUDE MUTHARIKA, the First Lady of Malawi said, “I am very proud and happy to be a part of MFFLI Summit and look forward to a long term partnership with Merck Foundation. We will closely work together on all their initiatives to build healthcare capacity and train our media to sensitize our communities on sensitive issues like infertility stigma.”

H.E. DR. ISAURA FERRÃO NYUSI, The First Lady of Mozambique emphasized, “I am excited to be a part of MFFLI Summit. I welcome all the initiatives of Merck Foundation in my country.”

H.E AÏSSATA ISSOUFOU MAHAMADO, The First Lady of Niger emphasized, “I am the Ambassador of “Merck more than a Mother” in my country to help raise awareness about infertility prevention, management, male infertility and to break the stigma around infertile women to empower them, as they are not just child bearers. Merck Foundation has provided clinical training to our doctors in the field of Fertility, Oncology and Diabetes. I would like to thank them for this and hope they continue to support us.”

H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe said, “I am very excited to be the ambassador of Merck more than a Mother Ambassador and welcome Merck foundation to our country. We hope that we will soon launch their programs in together so that the people of Zimbabwe can also benefit like other African Countries.”

Diana Mbaluka
Digisphere Consulting
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Source: EIN Presswire

Family photo of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2019 (L to R) H.E. First Ladies of Burundi, Mauritania, Guinea Conakry, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Niger, Malawi, Merck Foundation CEO, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Central African Republic, Cong

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation & President of Merck More than a Mother with H.E. First Ladies of Mauritania, Namibia, Guinea Conakry, Zimbabwe, Gambia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Botswana, Niger, Central African Republic, Burundi, Mozambique, C

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation & President of Merck More than a Mother with H.E. First Ladies of Malawi, Guinea Conakry, Niger, Gambia, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Ghana, Congo Brazzaville, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Liberia, C

La Fondation Merck réunit 15 Premières Dames Africaines pour briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité

NAIROBI, KENYA, April 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — La Merck Foundation, la branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, a organisé le Sommet de « Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – (MFFLI) » du 30 mars au 1er avril 2019. Quinze Premières Dames Africaines ont assisté au Sommet MFFLI 2019.

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board of E. Merck KG and the Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, a souligné : « Merck, par sa fondation, s’engage à soutenir le développement social et économique de l’Afrique, de l’Asie et des pays en voie de développement en renforçant les capacités de soins de santé. Notre objectif est d'améliorer l'accès à des solutions de santé équitables et de qualité sur tout le continent africain ».

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President, Merck More Than a Mother, a déclaré : « Je suis très fière de collaborer avec les Premières Dames Africaines pour devenir les ambassadrices de ‘Merck more than a Mother’ et collaborer avec elles pour renforcer les capacités en matière de soins de santé, briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité et autonomiser les femmes et les filles dans l'éducation en mettant l'accent sur le STEM (Sciènes, Technologies, Ingénierie, Mathématiques). Au cours de notre réunion de stratégie, nous avons partagé des expériences, discuté de défis et défini des solutions pour assurer une amélioration continue et échanger des aspects variables de différentes cultures afin de localiser des messages spécifiques susceptibles de sensibiliser à la santé et de créer un changement de culture pour l'autonomisation des femmes et des filles en Afrique.

Le Sommet a été assisté par :

S.E. NEO JANE MASISI, La Première Dame du Botswana ;
S.E. DENISE NKURUNZIZA, La Première Dame du Burundi ;
S.E. BRIGITTE TOUADERA, La Première Dame de la République Centrafricaine;
S.E. ANTOINETTE SASSOU-NGUESSO, La Première Dame du Congo ;
S.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO, La Première Dame du Ghana ;
S.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, La Première Dame de la Gambie ;
S.E. CONDÉ DJENE, La Première Dame de Guinée Conakry ;
S.E. CLAR WEAH, La Première Dame de la République du Libéria ;
S.E. PROFESSEUR GERTRUDE MUTHARIKA, La Première Dame du Malawi ;
S.E. MARIAM MINT AHMAD TEKBER, La Première dame de la Mauritanie ;
S.E. DR. ISAURA FERRÃO NYUSI, La Première Dame du Mozambique ;
S.E. MADAME MONICA GEINGOS, La Première Dame de Namibie ;
S.E. AÏSSATA ISSOUFOU MAHAMADO, La Première Dame du Niger ;
S.E. FATIMA MAADA, La Première Dame de Sierra Leone ;
S.E. MNANGAGW, La Première Dame du Zimbabwe

Un programme de formation spécial a été organisé pour les équipes techniques des Premières Dames afin de leur permettre d’atteindre les objectifs convenus et le suivie des programmes de renforcement des capacités de la Fondation Merck dans différents secteurs.

S.E. DENISE NKURUNZIZA, La Première Dame du Burundi, a déclaré : « Merci à la Fondation Merck de m'avoir invitée. Nous avons récemment lancé leurs programmes dans mon pays et ils se révèlent très importants. Ils fourniront à nos médecins une formation clinique en fertilité et en oncologie. Nous avons également offert aux journalistes la formation dans le secteur de la santé afin de comprendre les problèmes d'infertilité et de briser la stigmatisation associée à l'infertilité »

S.E. BRIGITTE TOUADERA, La Première dame de la République Centrafricaine, a déclaré : « Je suis très fière de travailler en étroite collaboration pour faire progresser le secteur de la santé et autonomiser les femmes infertiles dans mon pays ».

S.E. ANTOINETTE SASSOU-NGUESSO, La Première Dame du Congo a déclaré : « Je suis heureuse de savoir que la Fondation Merck aidera à former nos médecins et nos médias afin de sensibiliser la population aux problèmes de santé et d'améliorer les soins aux patients dans mon pays. Cela s'avérera très bénéfique pour nos citoyens ».

S.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO, La Première Dame du Ghana, a expliqué : « Grâce à la Fondation Rebecca, nous avons travaillé en étroite collaboration avec la Fondation Merck pour autonomiser les femmes et les jeunes. En outre, nous avons également lancé ensemble des initiatives uniques telles que les prix de reconnaissance des médias, les prix du cinéma et de la mode dans notre pays pour briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité. Je suis persuadé que notre partenariat contribuera dans une large mesure au bénéfice de la population de mon pays ».
S.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, La Première Dame de la Gambie a déclaré : « La Fondation Merck a formé des premiers spécialistes de la fertilité et des premiers oncologues en Gambie. Nous faisons l'histoire ensemble. Nous poursuivrons ce programme en partenariat avec ma fondation et le Ministère de la Santé afin d'améliorer l'accès à des soins rentables et de qualité pour la fertilité et le cancer dans le pays ».

S.E. CONDÉ DJENE, La Première Dame de Guinée Conakry, a déclaré : « Je suis fier de notre association avec la Fondation Merck. Ils ont soutenu la création du premier centre de FIV dans notre pays en fournissant des experts. Ils ont également formé les premiers spécialistes de la fertilité et les oncologues spécialisés en Guinée. C'est un grand jalon. Ensemble nous allons Changer le paysage de la fertilité et des soins du cancer dans le pays ».

S.E. CLAR WEAH, La Première Dame de la République du Libéria, a déclaré : « Je suis heureux de collaborer avec la Fondation Merck. Ils fourniront une formation spécialisée à nos médecins dans le domaine de la fertilité, de l'oncologie et sur la prise en charge du diabète. Ils formeront également les médias pour briser la stigmatisation liée à l'infertilité et lanceront des initiatives visant à autonomiser les femmes et les filles dans l'éducation. Nous espérons que notre partenariat continuera de profiter aux citoyens de notre pays ».

Diana Mbaluka
Digisphere Consulting
+254 736466513
email us here

Source: EIN Presswire

ACH Payments

ACH Processing

Built-in gateway integration provides a new payment option for Zuora merchants in the rapidly growing Subscription Economy

CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — Gulf Management Systems, a Clearwater, Florida-based merchant provider of premium payment processing solutions, has integrated it’s ACH payment processing API with Zuora, the leading cloud-based subscription management platform provider.

“Consumer adoption of digital payments is growing rapidly with the rise of the Subscription Economy and merchants need to keep pace with demand. Zuora customers represent every industry around the world – from software to entertainment, automotive and publishing – and our built-in gateway integration with their subscription management platform, supporting ACH processing in the US, positions Gulf Management as an easy to use payment option for this vast group of merchants,” said Business Development Manager, John Toston at Gulf Management Systems.

The Gulf Management Systems integration supports Validate, Payment and Refund Payment operations, while the gateway integration supports Payment Settlement, Payment Rejection, and Refund Settlement Gateway Reconciliation Event types for ACH transactions. According to Gulf Management Systems representatives, ACH processing is a value-oriented method for payment acceptance, boasting the potential to save businesses up to 80-percent with regard to processing when being compared to credit cards. ACH, as an alternative to wire transfers, enables businesses to safeguard their bank account number from customers; Gulf Management offers businesses a myriad of options when it comes to accepting ACH payments via its integrated API.

Further, GMS credentials can be obtained from Gulf Management Systems and configured in Zuora, including Partner API ID (assigned to a merchant account by GMS), Partner API Key (also assigned to a merchant account by GMS) and GMS Identifier (a unique identification protocol associated with a GMS merchant account). Currently, only the ACH payment method in the USD currency is supported by the Gulf Management Systems’ integration in Zuora.

With global offices all throughout the world, Zuora creates cloud-based software on a subscription basis that enables any company – in any industry – to successfully launch, manage and transform into a subscription business. The organization remains the only technology solutions provider that offers complete Order-to-Revenue capabilities for modern businesses, enabling clients to manage quotes, orders, billing and revenue recognition for the entire customer lifecycle on a single platform.

Gulf Management Systems offers a robust payment platform utilizing its API for ACH, enabling clients to integrate a seamless payment platform and provide a cohesive experience for their users. The company’s extensive API and ACH payments knowledge yield a plethora of options, so clients can best serve their own customers while simplifying ACH payment processing.

Gulf Management Systems is located at 2753 SR 580 Suite 212 in Clearwater and can be reached by calling (800) 947-3156. For more information visit www.GulfManagementSystems.com or email sales@GulfManagementSystems.com.

John Toston
GMS Payments ACH
+1 8009473156
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Source: EIN Presswire