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Sasol, AngloGold Ashanti and Imperial have partnered to protect frontline medical staff and patients by providing bulk supplies of hand sanitizers at four major Gauteng state hospitals - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic, Charlotte Maxeke Academic, Helen Joseph and Leratong hospitals.
Partnership to Address Need for Sanitizers
It is crucial to have enough supplies of hand sanitizers to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in hospitals. The current precautions being taken at all medical facilities and the expected increase in cases in the months ahead will require medical facilities to have more than their usual stock of sanitizer. The partnering companies have worked closely with the dedicated clinical managers at the hospitals to find an innovative way to address the need for sanitizer sustainably.
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Through our strategic partnership with AngloGold Ashanti and Imperial, we are pleased that our internally produced sanitizers will provide these hospitals with hand disinfection hygiene support,” said Thabiet Booley, senior vice president of Sasol’s base chemicals division.
Sasol Increases Sanitizers Production
Sasol has significantly intensified its relief efforts towards COVID-19 by generously agreeing to support the increased production of the hand sanitizer. The company will share the cost of production with AngloGold Ashanti, further providing the specially manufactured bulk-storage tanks for the product.
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We are proud to join hands with our peers at Sasol and Imperial in this crucial effort toward our collective goal of flattening and eventually bending the curve,” said Dr. Bafedile Chauke, AngloGold Ashanti vice president, health division.
Playing a pivotal role in ensuring South Africa’s supply chains continue to function, Imperial has brought its freight and logistics expertise to bear by ensuring that the sanitizer tanks are safely transported from Sasol to the four hospitals in Gauteng. Additional partners will be sought to ensure this project is not only sustainable but could perhaps be extended to other facilities.
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We are united in the mission to keep those at the frontline of this battle safe from infection,” added Imperial Group CEO, Mohammed Akoojee.
Source: Sasol