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|Articles|November 6, 2014
Virox Technologies Inc. Donates Supplies to Fight Ebola
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In order to support the fight against Ebola in West Africa, Virox Technologies Inc. has donated supplies of its Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide® (AHP®) disinfectant wipes to Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC).
"Our team is passionate about emerging pathogens and in helping in the control and prevention of them in every community," says Randy Pilon, CEO and president of Virox. "As experts in chemical disinfection for infection prevention, donating disinfectants for fighting the war against Ebola is the least we can do."
For more information on the Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC) and how you can donate, visit
Source: Virox Technologies Inc.
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