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Message from Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Meeting The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, First Lady of the Gabonese Republic and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” It was a pleasure welcoming and meeting my dear sister, H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, First Lady of the Gabonese […]

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Message from Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Meeting The First Lady of Kenya at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H., First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” It was an immense honor to welcome and meet my dear sister, H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H., First Lady of

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Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej on marking World Heart Day 2025, together with African and Asian First Ladies by providing out of 2400 scholarships, 925 scholarships for future Cardiovascular Preventive, Cardiology, Diabetes, and Endocrinology experts in 52 countries

We mark World Heart Day every day through our continuous efforts to strengthen healthcare capacity and expand access to quality and equitable care in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Preventive, Hypertension, and Diabetes, across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Together with our Ambassadors, The First Ladies of Africa, and partners like Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia we have provided 925

Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej on marking World Heart Day 2025, together with African and Asian First Ladies by providing out of 2400 scholarships, 925 scholarships for future Cardiovascular Preventive, Cardiology, Diabetes, and Endocrinology experts in 52 countries Read More »

Message from Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Meeting The First Lady of Nigeria to Discuss Our Programs at MFFLI Summit 2025

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother,” at the th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 It was an immense honor to welcome and

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Message from Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, on her swearing-in once again as President

Heartfelt Congratulations to H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, for being sworn in once again as the President. I am truly delighted for you, Your Excellency, Mama Samia. Under your visionary leadership, Tanzania has made remarkable progress in advancing social and economic development, empowering women, and strengthening healthcare and

Message from Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, on her swearing-in once again as President Read More »

Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Dr. Rasha Kelej about the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck Foundation Chairman

Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The Gambia Vice President and First Lady, and First Ladies of Burundi, CAR, Liberia, Sao Tome, Senegal at Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 I am happy to share that the 12th Edition of our annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, was conducted recently, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference

Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Dr. Rasha Kelej about the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck Foundation Chairman Read More »

Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, about the MFFLI Committee Meeting held with First Ladies of Africa and Asia call for action to build healthcare and Media capacity, Break Infertility Stigma and 

Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO, and 14 First Ladies inaugurate the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit in Dubai 2025 I am happy to share about the the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Committee (MFFLI) that was conducted on the Day 2 of the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit,

Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, about the MFFLI Committee Meeting held with First Ladies of Africa and Asia call for action to build healthcare and Media capacity, Break Infertility Stigma and  Read More »

Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on Co-Chairing the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 with The Gambia First Lady

I was honored to co-chair the 12th Edition of our annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, held in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was inaugurated by Mr. MUHAMMAD B. S. JALLOW, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, together with Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and co-chaired by Mrs. FATOUMATTA

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Message from Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Meeting The First Lady of Senegal at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and The First Lady of Senegal, H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE at the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 It was an immense honor to welcome and meet my dear sister, H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, First Lady of the Republic of Senegal and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a

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Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on strengthening healthcare capacity and social development initiatives during the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Committee Meeting 2025

I am proud to share thatMerck Foundation successfully conducted the 12th Edition of our annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in Banjul, The Gambia. The conference was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. MUHAMMAD B. S. JALLOW, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, together with Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of

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