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Mastercard Foundation Supports African CDC

Post author By Beth Holmes
Post date June 11, 2021

Africa lags far behind in COVID-19 vaccinations

The Mastercard Foundation announced a massive donation pledge to help boost the healthcare response to COVID-19 throughout Africa. On Tuesday, June 8, the Mastercard Foundation, Mastercard’s Toronto-based NGO, announced that they would be donating $1.3 billion dollars over three years to further healthcare work among some of the world’s poorest citizens. The money will be […]

Tags Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coronavirus, healthcare, John Nkengasong, Mastercard, mastercard foundation, Reeta Roy, vaccination

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Michael Jordan Donates $10 Million for Medical Clinics in Wilmington, NC

Post author By admin
Post date February 17, 2021

Michael Jordan donated $10 million to open two new medical centers

Michael Jordan—yes, that Michael Jordan—may one day be known more for his open hands than for his half-court throw. In 2017, Jordon donated $7 million to open two low-income healthcare clinics in underserved parts of Charlotte, North Carolina. And he’s just done it again. This time, Jordan’s donation of $10 million will open two new […]

Tags Charlotte, healthcare, healthcareCOVID-19, Michael Jordan, North Carolina, Poverty, Wilmington

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