As Dengue fever numbers rise to become the highest in recent SVG history, St. Vincent Brewery
\nLimited strengthens its commitment to collaborate in the fight against the mosquito borne disease in St. Vincent.<\/p>\n
Trade Marketing Supervisor, Kelvin Franklyn, outlined the company\u2019s
\nlong history of helping the communities it serves and its desire to continue that work in this crisis. Highlighting why the Vitamalt donation to the blood-bank was the right strategy to help save lives, he explained, \u201cDengue attacks the blood count, heightening the need for blood donations. In turn the brewery donates cases of Vitamalt each month to the blood bank, which then gives Vitamalt to donors as a good supplement after they give blood.\u201d He added,<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very concerned about the rise of Dengue and the devastating blow it has dealt our families. It
\npains us to learn about loss of life especially amongst our children and we understand the sadness it brings to loved ones. We are, however, confident that our Ministry of Health,
\nWellness and Environment is doing everything in its power to combat the mosquito population and we too eagerly play our part in the care of those who are suffering.\u201d<\/p>\n
The brewery began its efforts at home by giving each member of staff insect repellent to ensure
\ntheir own protection and that of their families.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are quite a few challenges facing our country right now, COVID, volcanic activity and
\nDengue, but I am assured of the SVG indomitable spirit and SVBL\u2019s commitment to the people.\u201d
\nsaid Franklyn, \u201cThe brewery prioritises the well being of the community and will continue to do
\nso. It is who we are as a brand, who we have always been. We have been making donations to the blood bank for over 10 years and pledge to serve our people in any way we can.\u201d
\nDengue fever has been rampant in the Caribbean for the last few months with a number of deaths reported across the region.<\/p>\n
Franklyn encouraged Vincentians to join them<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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