Philips steps up to address Ukraine humanitarian crisis

AMSTERDAM – Royal Philips and the Philips Foundation are providing support, including hospital relief, financial support and supplies, for displaced Ukrainian citizens to help address the unfolding humanitarian crisis. “We strongly condemn the war in Ukraine and are deeply concerned and saddened by the devastating impact it is having on the country’s people,” said Frans van Houten, CEO of Royal Philips. “We are working hard to help those impacted by this crisis, including our own colleagues and their families in the country, and supporting local hospitals and other care providers on the ground as best we can.” Among other supports, the Philips Foundation is providing a 24-bed mobile hospital equipped with Philips patient monitors, electrocardiographs and handheld diagnostic ultrasound devices and is teaming up with organizations such as the Red Cross to install mobile units to provide acute and emergency care where needed. Philips employees can donate via the Philips Foundation to help provide humanitarian relief to people in Ukraine and at its borders. All donations received will go directly to initiatives that provide immediate relief to people in Ukraine and help alleviate the situation at the country’s borders. Philips has committed to matching the collective contributions made by its employees.