The private sector, including the research-based pharmaceutical industry, has an important role to play in contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

At the 2008 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, Merck joined UN Secretary General Dr. Ban Ki-moon, U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown and leaders from other private and public sector organizations to endorse a "Call to Action on the Millennium Development Goals," pledging to work together to accelerate progress toward the MDGs. The table below summarizes where information can be found on our website in relation to how Merck is contributing to the MDGs.