According to Mr. Somers, "Turning science into caring is not just a phrase for Abbott India. Through their various patient outreach initiatives, educational programs and access programs, Abbott is helping lead the way for a new era of U.S.-India healthcare collaboration which has the potential to improve millions of lives." He noted that with President Barack Obama set to visit India in November, "Abbott's India operations embody the best example of collaboration and modern innovation that we hope the two governments will recognize and continue to foster."

In line with a key focus of USIBC's Coalition for Healthy India, Abbott has committed to increase diabetes awareness in India. The disease currently affects the working age population and is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and amputation. Abbott's targeted initiatives, including their free education drives and blood glucose testing, have created awareness among India's patient population. These types of initiatives have not gone unnoticed. Today, USIBC applauds Abbott's efforts to address the issue of India being the number one country in the world to suffer with the highest rate of diabetes, and looks forward to Abbot's continuing contribution in this important field, looking toward a committed 100 years to come.

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