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    • International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2026 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with designs on Supporting Girl education (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej displaying her designs to Support Girls Education
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during the Second Episode of OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation TV program (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during the Second Episode of OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation TV program (3)
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Merck Foundation provided 1195 scholarships to women healthcare providers to empower women in science - International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2026

Merck Foundation has provided more than 2,500 scholarships to healthcare professionals from 52 countries across 44 critical and underserved medical specialties, and nearly 1,200 scholarships have been provided to women medical graduates

Merck Foundation and African first Ladies mark International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2026 by empowering women in STEM and supporting girl education Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO together with The First Ladies of Africa mark ‘International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2026’ through their…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Liberia at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Ladies of Africa at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Ladies of Liberia, Sao Tome, and Senegal (L-R) during the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Liberia (L-R) at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Liberia at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (2)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with Vice President of The Gambia, First Lady of Liberia during 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of Liberia and The Gambia at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (L-R)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej meets The First Lady of Liberia & 6 African First Ladies of Africa at the 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025 in The Gambia

On the first day of the conference, the Plenary Session of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 took place, featuring keynote speeches of First Ladies of Africa

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in Banjul, The Gambia. The conference is co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (9)
    • (L-R) The First Lady of Sao Tome, Gabon and Angola with Merck Foundation CEO at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The First Lady of Gabon and 13 African and Asian First Ladies to underscore their partnerships to strengthen healthcare capacity

Merck Foundation, together with the Office of the First Lady of Gabon, recently conducted their first Health Media Training program with the aim to build the capacity of local media representatives to raise awareness on critical social and health issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, strengthened its long-term partnerships to enhance healthcare capacity and scholarship programs through high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, and The First Lady of the Gabonese Republic, H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, who is also the…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Zimbabwe First Lady to mark the 7th Anniversary of their Partnership (1)
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    • Merck Foundation marks the 7th Anniversary of Partnership Journey with Zimbabwe First Lady (1)
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    • Merck Foundation marks the 7th Anniversary of Partnership Journey with Zimbabwe First Lady (6)
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    • Merck Foundation marks the 7th Anniversary of Partnership Journey with Zimbabwe First Lady (9)
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Merck Foundation Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the First Lady of Zimbabwe Celebrate 7 Years of Long-Term Partnership to Train healthcare providers, Support Infertile Women & Girl Education

Merck Foundation has conducted six editions of their Health Media Training for the Zimbabwean journalists in order to empower them to raise awareness about sensitive issues

Merck Foundation marked a milestone of providing 166 scholarships for Zimbabwean doctors in 44 critical specialties during their annual Alumni Summit – Celebrating 7 years of partnership between Merck Foundation and Zimbabwe First Lady and Government, and a remarkable legacy of transforming the country’s patient care landscape. Merck Foundation Zimbabwe…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Oncology Alumni
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (4)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (6)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej Drives Impactful Change in Cardiovascular Preventive, Cardiology, Hypertension, and Diabetes Care Across Africa and Beyond by Empowering Local Doctors Through 925 Merck foundation Scholarships from 52 Countries

Merck Foundation has launched a range of community awareness initiatives aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle, and emphasizing the prevention, early detection, and effective management of diabetes and hypertension

Merck Foundation in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2500 scholarships, 925 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity & Weight Management; and One Year Fellowship program for…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO along with 14 First Ladies during 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO along with 14 First Ladies during 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO along with 14 First Ladies during 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (11)
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Merck Foundation Conducted their Health Media Training during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit to support girl education and break infertility stigma

During the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative -MFFLI Summit, two important occasions were marked; the 8th Anniversary of Merck Foundation and 13 years of Merck Foundation’s development programs

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025, in presence of Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and African & Asian First Ladies, who are the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”.…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Angola, H.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENCO at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Angola, H.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENCO at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Angola, H.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENCO at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (3)
    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Angola, H.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENCO at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (4)
    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Angola, H.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENCO at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Angola, H.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENCO at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (6)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (4)
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Merck Foundation underscores their long-term partnership with Angola First Lady to train healthcare providers and support Girl Education

Merck Foundation in partnership with The First Lady of Angola has also launched their 8 important Merck Foundation Awards for Media, Musicians & Singers, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, and students & new potential talents

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany underscored their commitment to build healthcare capacity and support girl education in Angola during a high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and The First Lady of the Republic of Angola, H.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENÇO, who…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (5)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (6)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (7)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (8)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (9)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (10)
    • Message from Merck Foundation CEO on World Diabetes Day 2025 (1)
    • Message from Merck Foundation CEO on World Diabetes Day 2025 (2)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marks ‘World Diabetes Day’ 2025: Transforming Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Preventive Care in Africa and Asia by Providing 925 Scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 Countries

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) Diabetes Report, around 24 million adults (aged 20–79) in the African region were living with diabetes in 2021

Merck Foundation, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health, and Medical Societies, has provided 925 scholarships, out of a total of 2400+ scholarships, for one-year Postgraduate Diplomas and two-year Master’s Degrees in Diabetes, Endocrinology, Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, and Obesity & Weight Management, as well as…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Oncology Alumni
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Africa during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia Ghana Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (5)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (7)
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World Heart Day 2025: Dr. Rasha Kelej and African & Asian First Ladies Empower Doctors Across 52 Countries with 925 Specialized Scholarships in Cardiovascular Preventive, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Obesity & Weight Management

Merck Foundation has in total provided more than 2400 scholarships for doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved medical specialties

Merck Foundation in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2400 scholarships, 925 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity & Weight Management; and One Year Fellowship program for…

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative with H.E. Mrs. MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (1)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative with H.E. Mrs. MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (2)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative with H.E. Mrs. MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (5)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative with H.E. Mrs. MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (4)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative with H.E. Mrs. MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (5)
    • Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative with H.E. Mrs. MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (1)
    • Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative with H.E. Mrs. MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (2)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe & 13 African and Asian First Ladies of Africa at the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025

Merck Foundation together with the office of The First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe has also conducted 2 editions of Online Health Media Training to emphasize on the critical role of media in addressing critical social and health issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation &…