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African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

African Union Adopts the Statute for the Establishment of a Continental Food Safety Agency to Address Critical Health and Trade Challenges

This move is in response to Africa’s disproportionate burden of foodborne illnesses, which affects 91 million people and results in 137,000 deaths annually

The African Union has taken a historic step towards enhancing food safety across the continent with the adoption of the statute for the establishment of the Africa Food Safety Agency during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 16 February 2025.…

World Health Organization - United Republic of Tanzania
Source: World Health Organization - United Republic of Tanzania |

World Health Organization (WHO) and Partners equip Community Health Workers to support Marburg outbreak response in Kagera

The training focused on key areas like community engagement, contact tracing, alert management, infection prevention and control (IPC), water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), self-care, and psychological first aid

The Tanzanian Ministry of Health, with technical and financial support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and UNICEF, equipped over 600 community health workers (CHW) with hands-on skills to enhance local capacities in addressing the ongoing Marburg response efforts. The training…

Merck Foundation

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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
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    • 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…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria |

High-level delegation visits Nigeria, urges commitments from government

The visit focused on reviewing progress, addressing challenges such as insecurity and vaccine misinformation, and mobilizing increased domestic and international support for polio eradication

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to halt the transmission of type 2 variant poliovirus, a high-level delegation from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative(GPEI), visited Abuja, Nigeria, 27-28 February 2025. During the visit, government, traditional leaders, and partners renewed their commitment to overcome remaining challenges to end polio in Nigeria. The visit, conducted…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • The Bank has a strong track record of investments to strengthen health systems, such as supporting Morocco’s medical facilities dedicated to pandemic responses
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African Development Bank, Pandemic Fund sign agreement to leverage resources for pandemic preparedness

The Pandemic Fund is a partnership among donor countries, co-investors, foundations and civil society organizations hosted by the World Bank

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Group has signed an agreement to become an implementing entity of the Pandemic Fund (https://apo-opa.co/4h0TQu3). This enables the Bank to coordinate financing of the Fund’s approved projects in Africa, as well as to participate in a call for proposals for financing investments scheduled to launch…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola |

Strengthening active cholera case finding in Angola

As more cases are identified through active search and appropriately treated, fewer deaths are recorded

One morning in late January 2025, Julia Armando found her 68-year-old mother collapsed on the floor, suffering from severe diarrhoea and vomiting. “It’s a situation I’ve never seen before… it was a shock to see my mother lying on the floor without strength,” she says. Armando rushed her mother to…

Merck Foundation

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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)
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    • 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…

World Health Organization - Uganda
Source: World Health Organization - Uganda |

From Kabul to Kitgum: A journey of hope and resilience

Continued support for WHO, the UN, and other organizations fighting to give children a chance is essential

In the war-torn streets of Kabul, bombed-out buildings stood as stark reminders of a life disrupted. Families, including one young boy's, struggled to rebuild amidst the chaos. For this boy, survival was not the only battle; his greatest fight was for an education. School was a fragile promise. On some…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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World Health Organization (WHO) Provides Urgent Medical Support to Ghana to Combat Meningitis Outbreak

The ongoing collaboration between WHO, Ghanaian health authorities, and local communities highlights a unified commitment to addressing the meningitis outbreak

Ghana is experiencing a worsening bacterial  meningitis outbreak in the Upper West Region, straining the country's healthcare system as cases continue to climb. With limited resources and rising fatalities, health authorities are racing against time to contain the disease and provide critical treatment to those affected. In response to the…

Merck Foundation

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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 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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