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Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Dr. Rasha Kelej on Meeting the First Lady of Liberia during the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary to Reshape Patient Care Landscape in Liberia I am proud to share that Merck Foundation recently conducted the 12th Edition of our annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of […]

I am deeply honoured to be recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans by New African (UK), and to be named alongside the esteemed leaders of our continent, including the Presidents of Angola, Ghana, and South Africa, as well as many other change makers. Congratulations to all. This recognition is very special to me, as it acknowledges

Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, and CEO of Merck Foundation, Dr. Rasha Kelej recognized The First Lady of Zimbabwe, H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA during Merck Foundation Zimbabwe Alumni Summit 2025 I am very proud to share that Merck Foundation conducted the Merck Foundation Zimbabwe Annual Summit and Awards Ceremony 2025 in Harere, Zimbabwe, chaired by The First

I am very happy to meet my dear sister H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria & Ambassador of ‘Merck Foundation More Than a Mother’ at 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.

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

We at Merck Foundation mark the “International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women 2025”, together with The First Ladies of Africa and Asia, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother through our “More Than a Mother” Campaign and “Educating Linda” program. Through these programs, we conduct impactful community awareness initiatives aimed at addressing Gender-Based Violence, Empowering

I extend heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Mama Rachel Ruto E.G.H., First Lady of Kenya, and the Joyful Women Organization (JOYWO) on marking 16 impactful years of inspiring women economic empowerment across Kenya. This remarkable milestone, sixteen years of empowering women, strengthening communities, and driving real change is truly an achievement to be celebrated. Through their table-banking model and

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

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

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