Messages

Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej, on marking International Women Day 2022 through programs “More Than a Mother”, “STEM Program for Women”, and “Educating Linda” in Africa and Asia

Happy Women’s Day to all the women in the world and to the men who support and empower women. Empowering women is the spirit of everything we do at Merck Foundation, and it is part of my DNA as a woman who succeeded through the right support to be CEO of Merck Foundation and to be …

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Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej, on ‘Plus qu’une MERE’ song dedicated to Merck Foundation by the daughter of Burundi First Lady

I am so happy to share with you an important contribution ‘Plus qu’une MERE’ by a very young talented artist ITEKA Lucky Louange (Lucky-Lou), the daughter of the More Than a Mother Ambassador and Burundi First Lady H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, and the President of Burundi. Thank you so much for this beautiful song dedicated to Merck Foundation …

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Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej on announcing winners of Merck Foundation Film Awards “More Than a Mother” 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies

I am extremely happy to announce the winners of Merck Foundation Film Awards “More Than a Mother” 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies. Big congratulations to all the winners. I appreciate the efforts put in by the young talents across Africa in their films through which they have beautifully conveyed important messages in line with …

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Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej, on empowering Burundian girls through Merck Foundation Educating Linda program in partnership with Burundi First Lady

It is an honor to witness the great work that my dear sister, The First Lady of Burundi and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother”, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, is doing under The Foundation Bonne action – Umugiraneza in collaboration with Merck Foundation to support girls enrolled in “Educating Linda” program with school fees and school supplies. …

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Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej, marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2022

Stop FGM, no Health benefits, only Harm. We, at Merck Foundation, advocate for stopping FGM and saving our girls from the harmful complications that it causes such as; severe pain, prolonged bleeding, infection, infertility, and even death. It can also lead to an increased risk of HIV transmission. FGM can cause severe complications during childbirth, including postpartum hemorrhage, …

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Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej, marking ‘World Cancer Day 2022’ with African First Ladies by transforming cancer care in Africa

We, at Merck Foundation, together with African First Ladies, mark World Cancer Day every day, in a very special way and unique way. That is by transforming and advancing cancer care in Africa by building professional capacity and improving access to quality and equitable cancer care in the continent. We are making history together by providing this …

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Senator, Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO on a mission to support girl education and transform patient care in Africa

Dr. Kelej was acknowledged as one of the 100 Most Influential African Women Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, an African woman to hold the position of the first CEO to Merck Foundation . She is also Senator at the Egyptian Senate, a strong crusader for transforming patient care in Africa and developing countries, passionate advocate of women’s rights and …

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Message from the CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator Rasha Kelej, marking ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls’

We, at Merck Foundation, mark the ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls’ by releasing two songs – ‘Girl Can’ in English by singers from Ghana and Liberia, Cwezi & Irene respectively,and ‘Yes, You Can’ in Portuguese by Blaze, a singer from Mozambique, to support Girl education and women empowerment which will help them make an informed choice and know those right …

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Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator Rasha Kelej, on meeting Malawi First Lady to discuss healthcare capacity building programs and ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign

I am honoured to receive my dear sister, H.E. MONICA CHAWERA, The First Lady of Malawi and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, to discuss our long-term partnership and programs to build healthcare capacity, support girl education, and empower infertile women in Malawi. I was glad to award Her Excellency to acknowledge her efforts as the Ambassador of …

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Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator Rasha Kelej, marking ‘World Diabetes Day 2021’ in partnership with the African First Ladies through “Merck Foundation Diabetes Blue Points Program”

At Merck Foundation, we mark ‘World Diabetes Day’ every day by providing One-year diploma and two-year master’s degree in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Cardiovascular Preventive Medicines to doctors as part of “Merck Foundation Diabetes Blue Points Program” in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical societies. Around 600 doctors from Africa Asia and Latin America have been enrolled in these …

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