Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - Nestlé in Uzbekistan has joined forces with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Charity and Health of Uzbekistan Public Fund in the fight against COVID-19.

The company supports children from 6 months to 3 years of age who are in quarantine zones, and social institutions. The company operates in conjunction with the regional divisions of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and has already provided about 900 kg of products, which is equivalent to more than 16,000 servings of baby cereals, milk for children after a year.

Sergei Tracevsky, Nestlé Director General in Uzbekistan, said: “We are dedicated and work tirelessly to ensure uninterrupted supplies of our products to Uzbekistan in the current situation. Today, more than ever, it is important to support local communities. We have joined forces with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Charity and Health of Uzbekistan Public Fund, and today we have provided baby food in the form of complementary foods to more than 600 quarantined children.”

The company seeks to support those who need help during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, especially for children, older people and those in need. Food and drinks help people stay healthy and improve their quality of life. We are working hard to provide our customers with quality food.

Uzbekistan has strengthened its ability to strengthen and deploy state social support to protect the poor and vulnerable as a result of the pandemic. Nestle takes care of the people and local communities where the company operates. Demonstrating its social responsibility, the Nestle Company began cooperation with the Charity and Health of Uzbekistan Public Fund, which focuses its efforts and resources on combating coronavirus and helping single, elderly, low-income families. The Charity and Health of Uzbekistan Public Fund was established by a Decree of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan in February 1989.