{"id":8764,"date":"2026-04-08T13:25:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=8764"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:30:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:30:37","slug":"message-from-senator-dr-rasha-kelej-ceo-of-merck-foundation-on-meeting-h-e-mrs-sajidha-mohamed-the-first-lady-of-maldives-to-discuss-scaling-up-joint-programs-to-transform-patient-care-and-addr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/?p=8764","title":{"rendered":"Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Meeting H.E. Mrs. SAJIDHA MOHAMED, The First Lady of Maldives, to Discuss Scaling Up Joint Programs to Transform Patient Care and Address Critical Social and Health Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAIN_M11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8765\" style=\"width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAIN_M11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MAIN_M11-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p>I am proud to share the success of our high-level meeting with my dear sister,\u00a0<strong>H.E. Mrs. SAJIDHA MOHAMED, The First Lady of the Republic of Maldives, and Ambassador of \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d, alongside Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation BOT, held at the Official Residence of the President in Mal\u00e9<\/strong>. It was an honor to meet my dear sister\u00a0<strong>H.E. Mrs. SAJIDHA MOHAMED, The First Lady of the Republic of Maldives, and officially appointing her to be the Ambassador of \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d.<\/strong>\u00a0During our meeting we discussed our joint programs and underscored our commitment towards building healthcare capacity and transforming patient care landscape by providing scholarships for local doctors. We also discussed about addressing critical social and health issues in the country including breaking the infertility stigma, stopping gender-based violence, women empowerment, and diabetes and hypertension awareness.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8766\" style=\"width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p>Our partnership with\u00a0<strong>The First Lady of Maldives\u00a0<\/strong>is already making a significant impact, as we have started providing scholarships for local doctors in critical specialties like Fertility and Embryology, with plans to expand to other underserved specialties. Through these efforts, we aim to enhance healthcare capacity and transform the patient care landscape in the Maldives. Additionally, we met with\u00a0<strong>Hon. Mr. Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, Minister of Health<\/strong>, to further align our scholarship programs with the country\u2019s healthcare needs.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8767\" style=\"width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Merck Foundation, in partnership with The First Lady of Maldives<\/strong>, is also committed to addressing critical social and health issues through our Community Awareness Programs. These initiatives focus on breaking infertility stigma, stopping gender-based violence, promoting women empowerment, and raising awareness about diabetes and hypertension. To amplify these messages, we will soon conduct our Health Media Training for Maldivian journalists, emphasizing the vital role media plays in creating a cultural shift and being the voice of the voiceless.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8768\" style=\"width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-4-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p>I am thrilled to announce the launch of our&nbsp;<strong>8 important Merck Foundation Awards for Maldivian Media, Musicians &amp; Singers, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, and students &amp; new potential talents in these fields, in partnership with The First Lady of Maldives.<\/strong>&nbsp;These awards aim to raise awareness about&nbsp;<em><strong>Breaking Infertility Stigma, Women Empowerment, and promoting healthy lifestyles through diabetes and hypertension awareness.<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;I invite the young talents from the Maldives to share their entries with us at&nbsp;<em><strong>submit@merck-foundation.com<\/strong><\/em>, with deadlines of&nbsp;<strong>30th September 2025&nbsp;<\/strong>for&nbsp;<strong>\u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong>awards and&nbsp;<strong>30th October 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>\u201cDiabetes &amp; Hypertension\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong>awards.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8769\" style=\"width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-7-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p>We will continue to work closely with<strong>\u00a0The First Lady of Maldives<\/strong>\u00a0to drive positive transformations in healthcare and social awareness, ensuring a healthier and more empowered future for the people of Maldives.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8770\" style=\"width:1026px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rasha-kelej.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Merck-Foundation-Chairman-and-CEO-with-Maldives-First-Lady-during-their-visit-to-the-country-3-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Kind Regards,<br>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,<br>CEO of Merck Foundation<br>President of \u201cMerck Foundation More Than a Mother\u201d campaign<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" 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