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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej with the First Ladies of Liberia, Malawi, Burundi, The Gambia, Sao Tome, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Zimbabwe, and Ghana during the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2023 in India. The Merck Foundation First Ladies initiative – MFFLI committee was conducted on the 2nd day of the 10th Edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” in India. […]

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we at the Merck Foundation, along with Prof. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Merck Executive Board, extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the President and the entire nation of Namibia. I also wish to express my deepest condolences to H.E. Mrs. Monica Geingos, the First Lady of Namibia, her family, and the

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp together with the African First Ladies. Like every year, Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Cancer Day 2024’ themed ‘Close the care gap’ together with Africa’s First Ladies and Ministries of Health through their Cancer Access Program to build quality and equitable cancer care capacity in Africa with

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation during the shoot of ‘Our Africa’ 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 2024 as a part of the Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” and “Educating Linda” program. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) stands as a grave

We at Merck Foundation mark ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2024’ by supporting and empowering women in the areas of Science and Technology. Despite the significant strides women have made in their careers, there remains a notable underrepresentation in these areas. We aim to narrow the gender inequality gap and empower women to participate equally

Congratulations to Hon. Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto on her appointment. I am proud to congratulate Hon. Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto, also the Merck Foundation Alumni, on her esteemed appointment as the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Republic of Liberia.  This prestigious position is a testament to her unwavering dedication, profound knowledge, and the impactful contributions she has made in the

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with infertile women during her visit to The Gambia. I want to wish everyone Happy International Women’s Day to all the women in the world and to the men who support and empower them. We at Merck Foundation, together with First Ladies of Africa, mark Women’s Day every day through our “More Than a Mother” campaign, which

Firstly, Happy International Women’s Day to all the women in the world and to the men who support and empower them. It is a great honor to receive The Global She Achievers Award 2024, that too on the very important occasion of International Women’s Day. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Business Executive Team for acknowledging our efforts since past 12

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Merck Foundation Alumni. At Merck Foundation, we mark World Health Day every single day of the year over the past 12 years, by building healthcare capacity and transforming patient care across Africa, Asia and beyond. I am proud to share that Merck Foundation has provided over 1740 scholarships to aspiring young doctors

90 Minutes with Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej. I am happy that we have successfully conducted the third edition of the engagement and impact report of our programs, titled,  ‘90 Minutes with Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, The Merck Foundation CEO’ 2024 with the aim to update and discuss their programs and its impact and build advocacy to break