{"id":7813,"date":"2025-01-22T19:07:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T15:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=7813"},"modified":"2025-01-22T19:07:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T15:07:23","slug":"merck-foundation-ceo-together-with-zambia-first-lady-to-acknowledge-their-126-scholarships-provided-to-doctors-in-39-critical-specialties-celebrating-our-legacy-to-transform-patient-care-landscape-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=7813","title":{"rendered":"Merck Foundation CEO together with Zambia First Lady to acknowledge their 126 scholarships provided to doctors in 39 critical specialties &#8211; celebrating our legacy to transform patient care landscape in Africa."},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-143.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7814\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-143.jpg 669w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-143-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej acknowledged Zambia First Lady for her great&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>efforts as Ambassador of \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d Campaign<\/strong><\/em><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Merck Foundation to mark a milestone of providing 126 scholarships to doctors in 39 critical specialties during their annual Alumni Summit &#8211; Celebrating\u00a0 their legacy of transforming patient care landscape in Zambia.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Merck Foundation Zambia Alumni Summit and Merck Foundation Awards Ceremony 2023 were conducted in Zambia chaired by Zambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej acknowledged Zambia First Lady for her great efforts as Ambassador of \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d Campaign.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Merck Foundation CEO and Zambia First Lady announced the Call for Applications for 2 categories of 2023, that includes 8 Awards for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, Students, and new potential talents in these fields. They also awarded past Award Winners.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Merck Foundation launched their first Animation Story \u201cSugar Free Jude\u201d with the aim to promote healthy lifestyle and raising awareness on the early detection and prevention of Diabetes.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-421.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7815\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-421.jpg 699w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-421-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-240.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7816\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-240.jpg 716w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-240-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-320.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7817\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-320.jpg 657w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-320-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation,<\/strong>\u00a0the philanthropic arm\u00a0of Merck KGaA Germany met and awarded\u00a0<strong>H.E. Mrs. MUTINTA HICHILEMA, The First Lady of Republic of Zambia<\/strong>\u00a0for her efforts as the\u00a0<strong>Ambassador of \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education in the country, during the\u00a0<strong>Merck Foundation Zambia Alumni Summit and Awards Ceremony<\/strong>\u00a0held in Lusaka<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-81.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7818\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-81.jpg 703w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-81-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-120.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7819\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-120.jpg 633w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-120-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-116.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7820\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-116.jpg 670w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-116-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d Campaign<\/strong>\u00a0emphasized, \u201cIt was a great honor to meet my dear sister,\u00a0<strong>H.E. The First Lady of Republic of Zambia and the Ambassador of \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to discuss our long-term partnership, celebrate our great achievements and mark an important milestone of success and impact of our programs. I am very happy to share that we have together provided\u00a0<strong>126 scholarships to Zambian doctors in 39 critical and underserved medical<\/strong>\u00a0specialties like Diabetes, Endocrinology, Oncology, Fertility, Embryology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Clinical Psychiatry, Dermatology, Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine, Infectious diseases, Obesity and Weight Management, Pain Management and more.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-78.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7821\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-78.jpg 720w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-78-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-73.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7822\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-73.jpg 738w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-73-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure><p>I am also excited to share that we have provided\u00a0<strong>scholarships to 21 young Zambian girls<\/strong>\u00a0to help them to continue their education.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"839\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-56.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7823\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-56.jpg 839w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-56-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-56-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-53.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7824\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-53.jpg 731w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-53-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure><p>Moreover, we also launched Merck Foundation\u2019s first\u00a0<strong>animation story \u201cSugar Free Jude\u201d.<\/strong>\u00a0I am sure that our animation movie will prove to be very beneficial in promoting healthy lifestyle and raising awareness on the early detection and prevention of Diabetes, in a very entertaining way.\u201d<\/p><p><strong>H.E. Mrs. MUTINTA HICHILEMA, The First Lady of Republic of Zambia and the Ambassador of \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0expressed, \u201cI am very happy to meet and welcome Merck Foundation CEO and her team in our country. We have made a significantly progress in a very short time. Together, we are transforming the patient care in the country by building healthcare capacity by providing\u00a0<strong>126 scholarships<\/strong>\u00a0to our local doctors. It is a history in the making.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-48.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7825\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-48.jpg 640w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-48-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-46.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7826\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-46.jpg 619w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-46-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-50.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7827\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-50.jpg 605w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-50-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/figure><p>Moreover, I am very happy that through Merck Foundation Educating Linda program we are supporting girl educating by providing 21 scholarships to young Zambian girls to cover their tuition fees of nursing schools and health sciences universities. This program is very close to my heart and very important pillar of my office strategy, as I strongly believe in girl education which faces many challenges, and also women education specially in science and technology where they are under-represented.\u201d<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-51.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7828\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-51.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-51-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p>Out of the total&nbsp;<strong>126 scholarships<\/strong>&nbsp;provided in Zambia, Merck Foundation has provided&nbsp;<strong>46<\/strong>&nbsp;scholarships to doctors for Fertility, Embryology and Sexual &amp; Reproductive Medicine.<\/p><p><strong>51<\/strong>&nbsp;scholarships have been provided for Diabetes, Cardiology, Endocrinology and Obesity &amp; Weight Management. After completion of the course, these doctors will be able to establish diabetes or hypertension clinics their Health Centre or Hospital with the aim to help prevent and manage the disease in their own communities.<\/p><p><strong>10<\/strong>&nbsp;scholarships have been provided to Zambian doctors for Oncology. Merck Foundation and The First Lady of Zambia are together transforming the cancer care in the country.<\/p><p>Moreover, Merck Foundation has also provided&nbsp;<strong>19<\/strong>&nbsp;scholarships to Zambian doctors for other critical and underserved specialties like Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Clinical Psychiatry, Dermatology in Clinical Practice, Pain Management, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency &amp; Resuscitation Medicine, and Infectious diseases.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-12.jpg 681w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-12-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia<\/strong>\u00a0also met and acknowledged the Merck Foundation Alumni and Winners of their awards, from Zambia.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7830\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-29.jpg 739w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-29-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-36.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-36.jpg 673w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-36-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-40.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7832\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-40.jpg 670w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-40-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Senator, Rasha Kelej<\/strong>\u00a0said, \u201cIt was a pleasure meeting and acknowledging our Merck Foundation Alumni who graduated to become the future healthcare experts of Zambia. It was also lovely meeting and acknowledging Merck Foundation Media and Fashion Awards 2022. We also met our past winners. All winners are our health and social champions.\u201d<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7833\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-25.jpg 718w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-25-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-28.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7834\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-28.jpg 695w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-28-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/figure><p>Moreover,&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Health Media Training<\/strong>&nbsp;was also held for the journalists, to emphasize on the important role that media plays to influence society to create a cultural shift with the aim to address wide range of social and health issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV at all levels; to underscore the importance of Empowering Girls and Women in Education and to understand the Influence of infertility stigma and other social issues like GBV, Child Marriage, FGM etc. on women and couples &#8211; Social and Psychological Impact. Apart from this, the media training also included a session on the importance of increasing the awareness of early detection and prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension. The training session was addressed by prominent Medical and Media Experts.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7835\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-5.jpg 699w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7836\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-21.jpg 627w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-21-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure><p>Moreover, Merck Foundation CEO together and The First Lady of Zambia launched and signed together four children\u2019s storybooks titled:\u00a0<strong>\u201cJackline\u2019s Rescue\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to emphasize on the importance of empowering girls through education,\u00a0<strong>\u201cNot Who You Are\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to teach boys to love and respect their future wives and eliminate domestic violence,\u00a0<strong>\u201cRide into the Future\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to emphasize on the importance of empowering girls through education and\u00a0<strong>\u201cSugar free Jude\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness on the early detection and prevention of Diabetes. Thousands of \u00a0copies of these storybooks are going to be distributed to school students of Zambia.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7837\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-125.jpg 920w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-125-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-125-768x383.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-124.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7838\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-124.jpg 764w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-124-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-121.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7839\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-121.jpg 843w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-121-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-121-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><p><a>Winners from&nbsp;<strong>Zambia&nbsp;<\/strong>in partnership with&nbsp;<\/a><a><strong>The First Lady of Zambia,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><strong>H.E. MUTINTA HICHILEMA &amp;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Ambassador of Merck Foundation \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong>are:<\/p><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;More Than a Mother&#8221; Media Recognition Awards 2022<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Jessie Ngoma,<\/strong>Times of Zambia (Print \u2013 Second Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Muuba Gabriel Josias<\/strong>, Radio Musi-O-Tunya (Radio \u2013 Second Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Eva Hatontola Chanda,<\/strong>Radio Christian Voice (Online \u2013 Second Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Lucy Nambela,<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Capital FM (Radio \u2013 Third Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Henry Ngosa,<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Prime Television Zambia\u00a0(Multimedia \u2013 First Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Mushota Mpundu<\/strong>, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) (Multimedia \u2013 Second Position)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;More Than a Mother&#8221; Fashion Awards 2022<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chanda Chola<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;Diabetes &amp; Hypertension&#8221; Fashion Awards 2022<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Nelly Banda<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Chewe Manase<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;More Than a Mother&#8221; Media Recognition Awards 2021<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Eva Hatontola Chanda,<\/strong>Radio Christian Voice (Online \u2013 Third Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Prudence Chibale Siabana,<\/strong>Radio Phoenix (Radio \u2013 First Position)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;Mask Up with Care&#8221; Media Recognition Awards 2021<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Effie M. Mphande,<\/strong>\u00a0Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (Multimedia &#8211; FIRST Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Prudence Chibale Siabana,<\/strong>\u00a0Radio Phoenix (Radio &#8211; FIRST Position)\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;More Than a Mother&#8221; Fashion Awards 2021<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Kasonde Makangila<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Gibstar Makangila jr<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;Make Your Own Mask\u201d Fashion Awards 2021<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tepwanji Mpetemoya &amp; Mwiche Songolo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Linda Ngwira<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>The following winners of past editions of Merck Foundation Awards were recognized:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;More Than a Mother&#8221; Media Recognition Awards 2020<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Jessie Ngoma -Simengwa,<\/strong>\u00a0Times of Zambia (Print \u2013 FIRST Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Effie Mphande,<\/strong>\u00a0Zambia Broadcasting Corporation Radio (Multimedia \u2013 FIRST Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Josias Muuba<\/strong>, Radio Musi-O-Tunya (Radio \u2013 FIRST Position)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;Stay at Home&#8221; Media Recognition Awards 2020<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Henry Sinyangwe\u00a0<\/strong>-Zambia Daily Mail\u00a0(Print \u2013 FIRST Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Violet Mengo\u00a0<\/strong>-Zambia Daily Mail\u00a0(Print \u2013 SECOND Position)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Prudence Siabana\u00a0<\/strong>-Radio Phoenix\u00a0(Radio\u2013 THIRD Position)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;More Than a Mother&#8221; Fashion Awards 2020<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Nelly Banda<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Ruth Chimbala<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Cecilia Njobvu<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Linda Ngwira<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Naomi Soko<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Gibstar Makangila<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Kasonde Makangila<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;More Than a Mother&#8221; Media Recognition Awards 2019<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ngoma<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;<strong>Simengwa<\/strong>, Times of Zambia (Print)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Regina Kalinde,\u00a0<\/strong>Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (Multimedia)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation &#8220;More Than a Mother&#8221; Fashion Awards 2019<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Kasonde Nkole<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Varinder Kaur Virdy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Gibstar Makanglia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Kasonde Makanglia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Chimwemwe Kalirani\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Saandime Shisholeka<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Merck Foundation<\/strong>&nbsp;also announced the Call for applications for their 8 important awards in&nbsp;<strong>partnership<\/strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>The First Lady of Zambia&nbsp;<\/strong>for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields. Details of the awards below:<\/p><p><strong>1<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023<\/strong>: Media representatives and media students are invited to showcase their work to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;September 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-africa-media-recognition-awards-more-than-a-mother\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Media-Awards-_-Zambia-20231.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7840\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Media-Awards-_-Zambia-20231.jpg 596w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Media-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>2<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Film Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023:<\/strong><\/p><p>All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;September 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-film-awards-more-than-a-mother\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Film-Awards-_-Zambia-20231.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7841\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Film-Awards-_-Zambia-20231.jpg 596w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Film-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>3<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Fashion Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023<\/strong>: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;September 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-fashion-awards-more-than-a-mother\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Fashion-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-717x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7842\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Fashion-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Fashion-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Fashion-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Fashion-Awards-_-Zambia-20231.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>4<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Song Awards \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;September 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-song-awards-more-than-a-mother\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Song-Awards-_-Zambia-20231.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7843\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Song-Awards-_-Zambia-20231.jpg 597w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MTM-Song-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>5. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2023 \u201cDiabetes &amp; Hypertension\u201d<\/strong>:<\/p><p>Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention &amp; early detection of Diabetes &amp; Hypertension.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-media-recognition-awards-diabetes--hypertension\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Media-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7844\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Media-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Media-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Media-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Media-Awards-_-Zambia-20231.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>6. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2023 \u201cDiabetes &amp; Hypertension\u201d:<\/strong>&nbsp;All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-film-awards-diabetes--hypertension\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Film-Awards_-Zambia-20231-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7845\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Film-Awards_-Zambia-20231-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Film-Awards_-Zambia-20231-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Film-Awards_-Zambia-20231-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Film-Awards_-Zambia-20231.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>7<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 \u201cDiabetes &amp; Hypertension\u201d<\/strong>: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-fashion-awards-diabetes--hypertension\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Fashion-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7846\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Fashion-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Fashion-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Fashion-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Fashion-Awards-_-Zambia-20231.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>8<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Merck Foundation Song Awards 2023 \u201cDiabetes &amp; Hypertension\u201d<\/strong>: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to&nbsp;promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.<\/p><p><strong>Submission deadline: 30<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;October 2023. Click&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merck-foundation.com\/Awards\/merck-foundation-song-awards-diabetes--hypertension\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;to view more details.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Song-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7847\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Song-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Song-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Song-Awards-_-Zambia-20231-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/D_H-Song-Awards-_-Zambia-20231.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Entries for all the awards are to be submitted via email to:<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"mailto:submit@merck-foundation.com\"><strong>submit@merck-foundation.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7849\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-3.jpg 670w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senator-Rasha-Kelej-with-First-Lady-of-Zambia-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" 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