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
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Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Marking ‘World Hypertension Day’ 2025 by Transforming Hypertension, Cardiovascular, and Diabetes Care through Scholarships and Community Awareness Programs
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
Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Meeting H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of Nigeria, to Strengthen Healthcare and Social Impact Programs
Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO meet H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I am proud to share
Message from Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI), on the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 in Dubai
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
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
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
Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Meeting HIS EXCELLENCY MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Mauritius, to Strengthen Healthcare and Empower Women in STEM
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
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej on Being Featured by Vogue India for Transforming Creativity into a Force for Social Change
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.
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on launching of their “Educating Linda” program with Hon’ble Ms. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mauritius
Merck Foundation CEO with the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mauritius. I am deeply honored to have visited Mauritius and met with Hon’ble Ms.
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on Marking ‘World Assisted Reproductive Technology Day 2025’ with African and Asian First Ladies
Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025 I am immensely