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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President, Merck More Than a Mother during her meeting with\u00a0H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE,\u00a0<\/strong>The First Lady of Burundi and Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother. <\/figcaption><\/figure>

\n\nI am humbled by your recognition of my achievement and appointment as Senator of the Egyptian Senate (2020-2025) and for being named The African Woman of the Year 2020.<\/p>

Through the partnership with you, my dear sister, and Merck More Than a Mother Ambassador, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady of The Republic of Burundi<\/strong>, I have been able to use my position as CEO of Merck Foundation to touch many lives and I would not have achieved all this without your help. Thank you very much, my dear sister.<\/p>

Looking forward to using my new accomplishments to further push the agenda to break infertility stigma, educate girls, and train more healthcare providers in Burundi.<\/p>

Kind regards,
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation
Member of the Egyptian Senate (2020- 2025)
Most Influential African (2019, 2020)
African Woman of the Year 2020<\/strong> <\/p>

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