Fondation Pierre Fabre
Fondation Pierre Fabre is committed to improving access to quality prescription drugs and health care in the world’s least developed countries and those affected by armed conflict and natural disasters.
One mission: combating inequalities in access to health care
As a government-recognized public-interest foundation since 1999, Fondation Pierre Fabre combats inequalities in access to health care in the world’s least developed countries. The Foundation is the main shareholder of Laboratoires Pierre Fabre but does not manage the company. Its programs are funded by the dividends it receives from the company.
Chaired by Pierre-Yves Revol, Fondation Pierre Fabre is managed by a Supervisory Board that sets out its strategic priorities, approves its strategic projects, and oversees its management. Its Scientific Committee is consulted to endorse the program of actions put forward by the Foundation’s director, who, along with her team, sets up, coordinates, and monitors the programs.
- 22 beneficiary countries
- +1,000 pharmacists have graduated from the four faculties supported by the Foundation
- 35 health care access programs in progress
We make sure the actions carried out by the Foundation are sustainable and robust by involving our local partners.
Pierre-Yves Revol
President of the Fondation Pierre Fabre
One principle of action: working together with local stakeholders
Fondation Pierre Fabre finances and runs its own programs with support from local partners.
Creating excellence scholarships with Dr. Mukwege
Since 2017, the Foundation has been supporting Dr. Mukwege, winner of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for his work to help women victims of sexual violence in Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic. As a logical extension of its ongoing support, the Foundation created the Denis Mukwege scholarship for women’s health. It is open to French-speaking health care professionals working in Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia.
Making a difference in Lebanon with the Order of Malta
In partnership with the Order of Malta in Lebanon since 2002, the Foundation has been opening up access to primary health care for Syrian refugees and Lebanese communities affected by ongoing conflicts in the region.
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Developing teledermatology
The Foundation has developed teledermatology to compensate for the lack of specialists. In several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, it trains healthcare workers in how to treat the most common disorders, and provides resources for remote diagnosis for more difficult cases.
Protecting people with albinism
The Foundation carries out actions to help people with albinism, who are highly vulnerable and often stigmatized. Its actions include preventing skin cancers, offering medical consultations in dermatology and ophthalmology, as well as providing psychosocial support to patients and educating communities.
5 priority areas
Training is Fondation Pierre Fabre’s long-standing commitment to helping healthcare professionals combat counterfeit drugs. While it continues to focus on training, it has now expanded its programs to include four other priority areas.
Training of pharmacists and health care professionals
The Foundation trains pharmacists to combat counterfeit drugs. Over 1,000 pharmacists are trained every year in South-East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Access to health care
In crisis situations, the Foundation steps in alongside local stakeholders to provide the most vulnerable communities with access to primary health care. One example is the work it does in Lebanon to care for Syrian refugees.
Combating sickle-cell disease
Sickle-cell disease is the world’s most common genetic disease. As the leading player working in Africa to combat the disease, the Foundation helps local stakeholders improve screening, treatment and prevention, and provides physicians with training.
Dermatology
Skin disorders are common in Africa, yet there is a severe shortage of dermatologists. The Foundation upholds its pledge to help people with albinism.
e-health
The Foundation detects and supports digital health solutions developed by local stakeholders in Africa and Asia. E-health is a fantastic opportunity to give more people access to health care.
