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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, African First Ladies announce the Winners of their “More Than a Mother” Film Awards 2023 to Support Girls’ Education and Stop Gender-Based Violence

The theme of “More Than a Mother” Film Awards was to raise awareness on any of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and/or Women Empowerment

Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for two Merck Foundation FILM Awards in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia. Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Film Award 2025 and Merck Foundation “Diaberes & Hypertension” Film Awards 2025- apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Announced the Best African Women Researchers and African Young Researchers

The winners of ‘Best African Women Researchers Awards’ and ‘Best Young African Researcher Awards’ will be enrolled into research training at a premier research institute in India

Merck Foundation announced the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards winners 2024, 5 Researchers from 5 different African Countries recognized under two categories - Best African Women Researchers and Best Young African Researchers. Merck Foundation also announced the Call for Applications for new edition of Merck…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (5)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (6)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (7)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (9)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (10)
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Merck Foundation Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies share their partnership journey in Transforming Patient Care Landscape, Supporting Girl Education and Breaking Infertility Stigma

Merck Foundation has provided more than 2080 scholarships to young doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties

The 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary was officially inaugurated by The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp and Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej. The First Ladies of Burundi,…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the Film Award Winners of 'More Than a Mother' 2023 (1)
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the Film Award Winners of 'More Than a Mother' 2023 (2)
    • Call for Applications FILM Awards (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies Announced Winners of 2023 Film Awards to Support Girls’ Education and Stop Gender-Based Violence

All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS

Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for two Merck Foundation FILM Awards in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia. Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Film Award 2025 and Merck Foundation “Diaberes & Hypertension” Film Awards 2025- apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the SONG Award Winners of "More Than a Mother" and "Diabetes & Hypertension” 2023 (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies announce winners of their SONG Awards 2023 to Empower Women & Girls in Education

Songs are a powerful medium for addressing and influencing social and health issues across Africa

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the Fashion Award Winners of "More Than a Mother" and "Diabetes & Hypertension” 2023 (1)
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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and Africa’s First Ladies announce winners of Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 to Empower Infertile Women, End Child Marriage & Support Girl Education

The theme of the “More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards was to raise awareness about social issues

Merck Foundation CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their two FASHION Awards 2025 - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with her designs during the shoot of OUR Africa TV Program (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej marks World Diabetes Day 2024 with 830 Scholarships in Diabetes and Hypertension to Transform Diabetes Care Across Africa and beyond

Merck Foundation has overall provided more than 2080 scholarships to doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved medical specialties

Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity and Weight Management to doctors from 52 countries in Africa,…

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    • Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with infertile women in The Gambia
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during her visit to Kenya meeting infertile women (1)
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Merck Foundation marks International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women through their “Our Africa” TV Program, Songs, Children storybooks and Animation Films

Merck Foundation has also released many songs to support women empowerment and girl education

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with The First Ladies of Africa and Asia, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, mark the “International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women 2024”.  Through their “More Than a Mother” Campaign and…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
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    • Senator Dr rasha Kelej with her designs during the shoot of OUR Africa TV Program-1
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Merck Foundation marks World Diabetes Day 2024 with First Ladies of Africa by providing 830 Scholarships in Diabetes, Endocrinology, Preventative Cardiovascular for doctors from 52 countries

Merck Foundation scholarships are making a substantial impact on expanding access to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular care

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity and Weight Management to doctors from 52 countries in…

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Tanzania President, Merck Foundation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with 15 First Ladies inaugurate their 11th Africa Asia Luminary 2024

More than 6,000 healthcare providers, policymakers and media from over 70 English, French, Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries attended the Luminary

The 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary was officially inaugurated by The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp and Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej. The First Ladies of Burundi,…