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In the life sciences and health care industry, ways to create new values that match the needs of our age are being explored as a result of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, societal conditions, and advances in information and communications technology (ICT). This is an industry where innovations are constantly being sought, and the Mitsubishi Group continues to offer avenues leading to a healthier and happier life.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Supporting the Medical Sector in the Fight Against COVID-19
The Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has decided to donate a total of 500 million yen from five Group companies (MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings, Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS, and ACOM) to the Institute of Medical Science, the University of Tokyo, and Osaka University to support development of a new COVID-19 vaccine in Japan. The five companies will also donate a total of 50 million yen to support children whose opportunities have been greatly affected by national measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The beneficiary of this donation is Jibun Mirai Club, an NPO that runs online educational programs. In addition, MUFG Bank has entered a partnership agreement with the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center to provide support extending beyond COVID-19 and broadly encompassing activities in the medical sector.
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