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GSK announces the Linked by Lupus: Optimal Care Initiative to help support individuals with lupus in the US

1. GSK launched the Optimal Care Initiative to support lupus patients. 2. The initiative aims to improve diagnosis and care for lupus sufferers. 3. GSK is allocating $1 million to fund community-driven lupus projects. 4. Organizations can submit grant proposals until September 2025. 5. GSK aims to enhance health equity in lupus care through community engagement.

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Why Bullish?

GSK's commitment to lupus care can bolster their public image and market position. Historical investments in healthcare initiatives typically lead to improved stock performance in the long run.

How important is it?

This initiative directly aligns with GSK's strategic objectives, likely enhancing their market position. Investment in community health reflects positively, attracting long-term investors.

Why Long Term?

While immediate effects may be limited, sustained care initiatives will build GSK's reputation. Like similar initiatives in diabetes and oncology, benefits may accrue over years.

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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced the launch of the Linked by Lupus: Optimal Care Initiative to help support individuals impacted with lupus, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN). “Too many people living with lupus face delays in diagnosis and disconnects in care,” said Court Horncastle, Senior Vice President at GSK. “With this initiative, we’re proud to support the organizations working within local communities to improve diagnosis, access to optimal care, and connection for those impacted by lupus.” GSK is seeking proposals for community-driven initiatives aimed at improving earlier diagnosis and recognition of lupus signs and symptoms; enhancing awareness of and access to evidence-based treatment options; and/or advancing communication between patients and providers regarding lupus. GSK is committing up to $1 million USD in grant funding to support national, state, and local non-profit organizations and community-based groups focused on lupus. This program is in addition to existing funding opportunities GSK provides to support the critical work of partner organizations within the lupus ecosystem. GSK recognizes the pivotal leadership demonstrated by these types of groups and the need to sustain their important work as patient advocates. Eligible organizations should respond to the Call for Grant Applications (CGA) with programming that aligns with the Linked by Lupus: Optimal Care Initiative mission to support people impacted by lupus and help create a sustainable lupus community that fosters a sense of belonging, shared understanding, and mutual support among patients and care partners in the US. Grant proposals are due by September 1, 2025 and will be reviewed and approved according to set principles and criteria. To receive the principles and criteria, please email juliet.x.freudman@gsk.com. The grant application process is now open on gskfunding.com. When submitting your request, please use the following format in your project title: Linked by Lupus: [insert your grant title]. GSK will coordinate regular convenings with external stakeholders and harness existing forums to share best practices in addressing health inequities in lupus, empowering public health organizations and communities with actionable models to help bring successful efforts to scale. More information is available at www.GSKgrants.com. About GSK GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more at gsk.com. Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements GSK cautions investors that any forward-looking statements or projections made by GSK, including those made in this announcement, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the “Risk Factors” section in GSK’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2024, and GSK’s Q1 Results for 2025. Registered in England & Wales: No. 3888792 Registered Office: 79 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

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