‘Yeosu City Pharmacists Association’ Donates 10.4 Million Won in COVID-19 Relief Fund on Behalf of Members’ Hearts

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] The Yeosu City Pharmaceutical Association (President Kim Hyun-wook) has stepped up to share the pain of local residents struggling due to COVID-19.

According to Yeosu City (Mayor Kwon Oh-bong), on the 21st, Kim Hyun-wook, president of the Yeosu City Pharmaceutical Association, visited the mayor's office and presented a donation certificate for 10.4 million won to Mayor Kwon Oh-bong.

The donation was made by members who usually run pharmacies and had a willingness to support low-income groups, and who voluntarily participated in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, involving pharmacists from 59 pharmacies.

The city plans to use the donation carefully for low-income residents and social welfare facilities facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 outbreak, through the Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea.

President Kim Hyun-wook said, "Medical volunteer work for local residents struggling due to COVID-19 is natural, and we collected donations as another way to convey the hearts of the Pharmaceutical Association members. We are glad to be able to help even a little, and we will continue to show interest and practice volunteer work for local residents."

Mayor Kwon Oh-bong of Yeosu said, "The systematic and prompt response of pharmacies greatly helped prevent the spread of COVID-19 this time," and added, "I express my deep gratitude to the pharmacists and staff who endured the greatest difficulties and worked hard on the front lines."

He continued, "We ask for continued interest and support for medical welfare for local residents, and the donations received will be delivered with care to those in need."

The Yeosu City Pharmaceutical Association conducts group or individual education for people who take excessive amounts of medication as part of its drug misuse prevention support project. It also operates holiday pharmacies to prepare for emergency patients during holiday periods and continuously provides medical volunteer services such as distributing essential medicines to foreign workers and the elderly.

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