Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.)
Chief Executive Officer - CEO of Merck Foundation
Member of the Egyptian Senate (2020- 2025)
One of the 100 Most Influential African Women (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025)
President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI
رشا قلج تنتج اغنية تضم نجوم من 11 دولة افريقية تقديرا لدور الجيش الابيض في مواجهة فيروس كورونا
Proud to see transformation of Ugandan Childless women ~ Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation
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Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on marking International Women’s Day 2026
April 1, 2026
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We mark International Women’s Day 2026, Together with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia, Ambassadors of our “More Than a Mother” Campaign, and our partners, by

Message from Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on being named among the “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026” by ABCD Africa
April 1, 2026
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I am deeply honoured to be included in the ‘100 Most Impactful Voices 2026’ list. I sincerely thank ABCD Africa for acknowledging my work over the past 14 years

11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary- Tanzania 2024 Overview
March 29, 2026
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Dr. Rasha Kelej @ 11th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024 Overview
March 29, 2026
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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej @ Inauguration of 11th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary – 2024
March 29, 2026
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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej @ Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Committee 2024 Overview
March 29, 2026
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Dr. Rasha Kelej at Inauguration of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025
March 29, 2026
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Life is sweeter without Sugar“ song, Composed and sung by Dr. Rasha Kelej & Cwesi Oteng -Stay Tuned
March 29, 2026
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