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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 […]

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

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

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

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO, The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” It was a pleasure welcoming and meeting my dear sister, H.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO, The First Lady of Cabo Verde

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” It was a pleasure welcoming and meeting my dear sister, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, First Lady of the Republic

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA, First Lady of Central African Republic and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” It was a pleasure welcoming and meeting my dear sister, H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA, First Lady of Central African Republic and

Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with H.E. MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Mauritius. I am proud to share that we conducted the Fourth Edition of our “Merck Foundation Health Media Training” in partnership with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family Welfare, Mauritius, co-chaired by myself and with Hon’ble Ms. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender

Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO, along with 14 First Ladies during 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit I am truly honored to conduct the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025, in presence of myself and African & Asian First Ladies, who are the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation

Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025  I am immensely proud to join hands with African and Asian First Ladies, the Ambassadors of our “More Than a Mother” Campaign, to mark World Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Day 2025. Together, we are transforming the