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H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, during the 11th Edition of the Merck Foundation Annual Conference. Heartfelt Congratulations to H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, on being awarded the prestigious ‘Mother of the Nation Order’ by […]

At Merck Foundation we observe “World Hypertension Day” by expanding access to quality and equitable care in Hypertension, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Cardiovascular preventive care, which are all co-related, by providing scholarships for young doctors across Africa and beyond. Together with our Ambassadors, The First Ladies of Africa, and partners like Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia, we

Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO, and 14 First Ladies inaugurate the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit in Dubai. The 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 was conducted on 19th and 20th June in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation

I am proud to share the success of our high-level meeting with my dear sister, H.E. Mrs. SAJIDHA MOHAMED, The First Lady of the Republic of Maldives, and Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, alongside Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation BOT, held at the Official Residence of the President in

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation met HIS EXCELLENCY MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Republic of Mauritius It was a great honor to meet HIS EXCELLENCY MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL,, The President of Mauritius and share with him the impact of our partnership and programs since 2017 that aim to transform patient care, build healthcare and media capacity, to empower

Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej with schoolgirls in Namibia I am truly honored to be featured by Vogue India in their article, “Leading with Courage and Conviction: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on empowering women, advancing healthcare, and transforming media in Africa.” This recognition celebrates our innovative approach at Merck Foundation to harness the power of art, fashion, and media to

Merck Foundation CEO with the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mauritius. I am deeply honored to have visited Mauritius and met with Hon’ble Ms. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, and H.E. MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of the Republic of Mauritius, to strengthen our partnerships and advance our shared mission of transforming

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

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 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