Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.)
Chief Executive Officer - CEO of Merck Foundation
Member of the Egyptian Senate (2020- 2025)
One of the 100 Most Influential African Women (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025)
President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI
9th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary - 2022
رشا قلج تنتج اغنية تضم نجوم من 11 دولة افريقية تقديرا لدور الجيش الابيض في مواجهة فيروس كورونا
Proud to see transformation of Ugandan Childless women ~ Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation
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Merck Foundation provided 1195 scholarships to women healthcare providers to empower women in science – International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2026
February 25, 2026
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Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2026’ together with the First Ladies of Africa, and partners
Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies continue their partnership to Advocate for Girl Education to End FGM Across Africa
February 25, 2026
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February 2026: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies, marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
New African Magazine of UK recognizes Merck Foundation CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej as One of ‘100 Most Influential Africans 2025’ for Transforming Healthcare and Empowering Women & Girls, shares Recognition with Presidents of Angola, South Africa, and Ghana
February 25, 2026
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Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans, by
Dr. Rasha Kelej speech @ Merck Foundation Zimbabwe Alumni Summit 2025
February 25, 2026
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Dr. Rasha Kelej intervention @ Gambia Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Committee ’25
February 25, 2026
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Dr. Rasha Kelej speech @ Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025
February 25, 2026
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Dr. Rasha Kelej intervention @ Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) committee 2025
February 25, 2026
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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Speech @ Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025, Dubai
February 25, 2026
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