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    • Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej during Our Africa TV program
    • Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues (1)
    • Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues (2)
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Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues

Merck Foundation in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies, announces annually 8 important Awards, under two themes, for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers and Musicians/ Singers, and potential young African talents in these fields

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Art Day 2024” through their pan African Community of “Art and Fashion with Purpose”, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to raise awareness about sensitive health and social issues in Africa and beyond. Senator,…

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp and HONBLE KAILASH KUMAR JAGUTPAL Minister of Health of Mauritius
    • 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 Kenya
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Sierra Leone
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Senator Dr. Rasha-Kelej and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp with Merck Foundation Alumni of Kenya
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Merck Foundation and African First Ladies mark World Health Day 2024 by providing 1740 scholarships to doctors from 52 countries in 44 specialties: Transforming patient care in Africa and beyond

The selection for each scholarship will be based on request by First Lady Office, Ministry of Health and / or Medical Society with the aim to fill the gaps of public healthcare system in each country

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) and African First Ladies together mark ‘World Health Day’ 2024 in a mission to transform patient care via providing more than 1740 scholarships to doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and under-served medical specialties. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with schoolgirls in Namibia
    • H.E. Madam Angeline Ndayishimiye, The First Lady of Burundi distributing the essential school items by Merck Foundation to the kids (1)
    • H.E. Madam Angeline Ndayishimiye, The First Lady of Burundi distributing the essential school items by Merck Foundation to the kids (2)
    • H.E. Mrs Monica Chakwera, The First Lady of Malawi distributing school items by Merck Foundation to Kids (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Africa’s First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2024 via “Educating Linda Program”

Merck Foundation’s “Educating Linda” is a pan-African program that is tailored for each country to contribute to the future of young African girls who are brilliant but underprivileged

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) supports girl education through their “Educating Linda” program by providing 425 scholarships and thousands of school items to schoolgirls in 10 African countries; “Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”, emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together…

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Merck Foundation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) offer their condolences to the Former First Lady of Namibia, during their visit

Namibia’s late president, H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob was not only a visionary leader but also a symbol of strength and dedication, who worked tirelessly for the betterment of Namibia

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany visited Windhoek, Namibia to personally meet and offer heartfelt condolences to H.E. Mrs. Monica Geingos, the Former First Lady of Namibia, their family,…

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation awarded at The Global She Achievers Awards 2024
    • Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej awarded on International Women’s Day for her efforts towards women empowerment and supporting girl education
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation awarded at The Global She Achievers Awards 2024
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej awarded on International Women’s Day for her efforts towards women empowerment and supporting girl education

Senator Kelej has been recognized as one of 100 Most Influential African Women for five consecutive years from 2019 to 2023

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, The Business Executive Group, a leading Pan African Media Firm honored Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej at their Global She Achievers Awards for spearheading Merck Foundation’s programs in the Healthcare and Women & Girls Empowerment; Under the leadership of Senator, Dr.…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO during her visit to The Gambia
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej in Gambia with local women
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej in Uganda holding a chicken gifted to her by the women
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Kenya meeting the infertile women
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO during their visit to Uganda
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Kenya meeting infertile women
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Africa’s First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2024 through their More Than a Mother Campaign

From Women to Women: Merck Foundation marks International Women Day 2024 through their “More Than a Mother” program that was launched in 2016 to empower women living with infertile through access to information, health and change of mindset

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with Africa’s First Ladies, who are their Ambassadors, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2024’, through their historic campaign “More Than a Mother”. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” stated, “Happy International…

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with More Than a Mother heroines in The Gambia
    • Merck Foundation provided 780 scholarships to women doctors to empower women in science - International Day of Girls & Women in Science (1)
    • Merck Foundation Alumni from Mauritius
    • Merck Foundation CEO and First Lady of Sierra Leone with their Alumni
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Zambia First Lady
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Zimbabwe First Lady and their Alumni from Zimbabwe
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Alumni from Tanzania
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with DRC First Lady and their Alumni from DRC
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp with Merck Foundation Alumni of Kenya
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Alumni
    • Merck Foundation provided 780 scholarships to women doctors to empower women in science - International Day of Girls & Women in Science (2)
    • Merck Foundation provided 780 scholarships to women doctors to empower women in science - International Day of Girls & Women in Science (3)
    • Merck Foundation provided 780 scholarships to women doctors to empower women in science - International Day of Girls & Women in Science (4)
    • Merck Foundation provided 780 scholarships to women doctors to empower women in science - International Day of Girls & Women in Science (5)
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Merck Foundation provided 780 scholarships to women doctors to empower women in science - International Day of Girls & Women in Science

Merck Foundation launches the “MARS Best African Woman Researchers Awards” annually to empower and recognize women in science

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) marks International Day of Girls &  Women in Science through their STEM program; Merck Foundation launches the “MARS Best African Woman Researchers Awards” annually to empower and recognize women in science. In 2023, 6 Researchers from 6 different African Countries awarded in two categories - Best African…

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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp together with African First Ladies
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp together with African First-Ladies (1)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp together with African First-Ladies (2)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp together with African First-Ladies (3)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp together with African First-Ladies (4)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp together with African First-Ladies (5)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp together with African First-Ladies (6)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp together with African First-Ladies (7)
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Merck Foundation Africa First Ladies - MFFLI to discuss 2024 strategy and share the impact of their programs

Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health through building cancer care capacity and increasing the limited number of oncologists in their countries

Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com) marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 140 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 28 countries; Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health through building cancer care capacity and increasing the limited number of oncologists…

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    • Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) keeps supporting Girl Education to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa and beyond (1)
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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Fashion & Art with Purpose Community during the shoot of 'Our Africa' (1)
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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Fashion & Art with Purpose Community during the shoot of 'Our Africa' (3)
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Fashion & Art with Purpose Community during the shoot of 'Our Africa' (4)
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Fashion & Art with Purpose Community during the shoot of 'Our Africa' (5)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) keeps supporting Girl Education to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa and beyond

Merck Foundation believes that Education is one of the most critical areas of women empowerment and will definitely help in stopping practices such as FGM, which do not benefit anyone

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies, marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024 as a part of the Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” and “Educating Linda” program. Merck Foundation highlighted the harms and danger of…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp together with the African First Ladies
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Oncology Alumni
    • Merck Foundation CEO and Chairman with First Ladies of Africa
    • Merk Foundation First Ladies Initiative Committee Meeting (1)
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Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day by providing 140 Oncology Scholarship to doctors from 28 African countries since 2012

Merck Foundation in total provided more than 1700 scholarships to doctors from over 50 countries in 42 critical and underserved medical specialties

Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com/) marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 140 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 28 countries; Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health through building cancer care capacity and increasing the limited number of oncologists…