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    • Merck Foundation More Than A Mother Songs Awards 2025
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (1)
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (2)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation More Than A Mother Song Awards 2025 (1)
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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej congratulates the winners of their SONG Awards 2023 and launch the Song Awards for 2025

The awards were announced by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign, together with African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign

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…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zimbabwe
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
    • Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Inaugural (1)
    • Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Inaugural (2)
    • Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day 2025 Poster 1
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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation with Oncology Alumni at Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai India
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World Cancer Day 2025: Merck Foundation enhances Access to Cancer Care by providing 194 scholarships in Oncology

The Merck Foundation Cancer Access Program provides One, two- and three-years fellowship, Post Graduate Diploma and Master Degree of oncology for doctors from Africa

Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 194 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 32 countries. Merck Foundation together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health has been building cancer care capacity and increasing the limited number of Oncologists in their countries…

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    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the MARS Award Winners 2024 (1)
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the MARS Award Winners 2024 (2)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Honors Excellence in Research: Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) 2024 for Best African Women and Young Researchers announced

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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    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (2) (FR)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Songs Awards 2025 (3) (PT)
    • Merck Foundation More Than A Mother Songs Awards 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation More Than A Mother Songs Awards 2025 (2) (FR)
    • Merck Foundation More Than A Mother Songs Awards 2025 (3) (PT)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies of Africa jointly announce Winners of ‘More than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’ Song Awards 2023

Merck Foundation Song Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and healthy lifestyle promotion in 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…

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    • Senator Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda
    • Dr. Rasha College in Gambia
    • Senior Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Lady
    • Merck Foundation offers nearly 1050 scholarships out of 2230 for female doctors as part of its efforts towards women empowerment - on the occasion of International Women's Day 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation offers nearly 1050 scholarships out of 2230 for female doctors as part of its efforts towards women empowerment - on the occasion of International Women's Day 2025 (2)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Guinea
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with the First Lady
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with infertile women in Gambia
    • Merck Foundation offers nearly 1050 scholarships out of 2230 for female doctors as part of its efforts towards women empowerment - on the occasion of International Women's Day 2025 (3)
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Merck Foundation provides close to 1050 scholarships out of their 2230 scholarships for women doctors as part of their Women Empowerment Efforts - Marking International Women’s Day 2025

Merck Foundation has overall provided over 2230 scholarships to doctors from 52 countries in 42 critical and underserved medical specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, who are also their Ambassadors, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful and historic campaign “More Than a Mother” and “Scholarship Program” as a part of their Women Empowerment Mission. Senator,…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania and First Ladies of Africa and Asia during their Africa Asia Luminary
    • Message from Senator Dr Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation (1)
    • Message from Senator Dr Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation (2)
    • 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024
    • Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies Africa mark International Women’s Day 2025 through their Impactful Development Programs (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO during their visit to Uganda
    • Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies Africa mark International Women’s Day 2025 through their Impactful Development Programs (2)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during her visit to Kenya meeting infertile women
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (1)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (2)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (3)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (4)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (5)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies Africa mark International Women’s Day 2025 through their Impactful Development Programs

“Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”: Emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls. Senator, Dr. Rasha…

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    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Fashion Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (1)
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Fashion Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (2)
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Fashion Awards 2025 - General English
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Fashion Awards 2025 - General French
    • Merck Foundation Lifestyle Fashion Awards 2025 - General Portuguese
    • Merck Foundation More Than a Mother Fashion Awards 2025 - General English
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) honors winners of their Fashion Awards 2023 to encourage them to be the Voice of the Voiceless and break infertility stigma and support girl education

The “Diabetes& Hypertension” FASHION Awards focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension across Africa

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
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni fro Zimbabwe
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (1)
    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (2)
    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (3)
    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (4)
    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (5)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during the MARS Awards Ceremony
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Dr. Rasha Kelej on Celebrating International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025: "Science & Technology Know No Gender"

In partnership with The First Ladies of Africa, Merck Foundation also launched the 2025 Edition of their annual awards of best Media work, Film, Song and Fashion Designs to Support Girl Education and raise awareness on other sensitive social issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025’ together with African First Ladies, and their partners like African Ministries of Health, Education, Gender & Information and Academia.   Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Most Influential…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the Film Award Winners of More Than a Mother 2023
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the Film Award Winners of More Than a Mother 2023
    • Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for Film Awards (1) (PT)
    • Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for Film Awards (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for Film Awards (3) (FR)
    • Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for Film Awards (4) (PT)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for Film Awards (6) (FR)
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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

The theme of “Diabetes and Hypertension” Film Awards was to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension in the African countries

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 with Oncology Alumni at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
    • Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Inaugural (1)
    • Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Inaugural (2)
    • Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zimbabwe
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day 2025 Poster (1)
    • Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day 2025 Poster (2)
    • Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day 2025 Poster (3)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) advanced Cancer Care in Africa by providing 194 Oncology Scholarships in Africa

The Merck Foundation Cancer Access Program provides One, two- and three-years fellowship, Post Graduate Diploma and Master Degree of oncology for doctors from Africa

Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 194 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 32 countries.  Merck Foundation together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health has been building cancer care capacity and increasing the limited number of Oncologists in their countries…

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