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We at Merck Foundation, together with African First Ladies, mark Women’s Day every day through our impactful development programs, which aim to empower women and girls in education, healthcare, and economic independence. Empowering girls and women is at the core of all our initiatives and programs at Merck Foundation. I recognize the immense potential of women to thrive, succeed, […]

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation during Our Africa TV Program. I am delighted to mark ‘World Art Day 2025’ as I strongly believe that art, fashion, and media hold immense power in raising awareness and addressing critical social and health issues—ultimately creating a culture shift in the communities. Art and fashion, to me, go

We mark “World Health Day 2025” through our daily efforts in building healthcare capacity and transforming patient care in Africa, Asia and beyond. Together with our Ambassadors, the First Ladies of Africa, and partners including Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia, we have provided more than 2,250 scholarships to doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved

I am proud to announce the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 2024 “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension”. We have 125 winners from 36 countries in partnership with my dear sisters, the First Ladies of Africa and Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”. The theme of “More Than a Mother”

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