Novartis US Foundation commits $25M to improve health equity by reducing health disparities in the US
Building on $10M+ commitments to date, US Foundation is providing up to an additional $15M due to emergence of COVID-19 pandemic and elevated focus on social injustice. Commitment to include partnerships and support to address the underrepresentation of minorities, including African American/Black and Hispanic communities, in clinical trials, and reinforces US Foundation focus on improving health by strengthening health systems, eliminating barriers to care and addressing social determinants of health.