HIV/AIDS Societe Generale’s Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan subsidiaries remain as strongly committed as ever to raising awareness amongst local communities and employees on the prevention of pandemics, particularly malaria and HIV/ AIDS. Open to all employees and their families in each of the countries in which it is present, its HIV/AIDS programme focuses on 4 key priorities: ■■raising employee awareness of the nature of the virus and the importance of knowing their serological status; ■■making it easier for employees to undergo screening which is voluntary, anonymous and free of charge as well as recommending what to do when they get their results; ■■covering the global medical expenses linked to the treatment of the illness (tests, analyses, medication, etc.) as part of its healthcare package*; ■■fighting against any form of discrimination towards HIV-positive staff. Cancer In 2012, Societe Generale Algeria continued and extended its breast cancer screening campaign by offering it to its employees' wives. In 2011, this action allowed 288 women (more than 40% of the female workforce) to receive a screening organised and funded by Societe Generale Algeria*. 46 *Verified by Ernst & Young
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