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    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (11)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej with Africa First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” - A Storybook and Animation Film to strengthen Cancer Awareness and Resilience Among Children and Families

The storybooks will have a special message from Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, and African and Asian First Ladies for their respective countries

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, released a new children’s storybook and its animation film adaptation titled “Ray of Hope” to raise awareness about cancer, with a special focus on early detection, prevention and access to quality cancer…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (7)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (8)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (9)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (10)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (11)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (13)
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Merck Foundation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook and Animation Film for Cancer Awareness in three languages

Cancer is now a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, with the disease among the three leading causes of premature death

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, released a new children’s storybook and its animation film adaptation titled “Ray of Hope” to raise awareness about cancer, with a special focus on early detection, prevention and access to quality cancer…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025
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Merck Foundation marks World ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) Day 2025 by providing 716 scholarships of Embryology, Fertility and Reproductive care in 41 countries in Africa and Asia

Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” is a powerful campaign that defines interventions to build quality and equitable Reproductive and Fertility Care Capacity

Merck Foundation has made history by training the first local Embryologists and Reproductive & Fertility Experts in many countries such as The Gambia, Liberia,  Burundi, Guinea, Chad, Niger, Sierra Leone, Malawi, and Congo. Moreover, supported training for the staff of First Public IVF Centers in Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Niger, Bangladesh,…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO during their Annual Summit in Kenya (2)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Oncology Alumni
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Merck Foundation marking “World Hypertension Day” by providing 760 scholarships for future Cardiovascular, Diabetes, and Endocrinology experts in 52 countries

These 760 scholarships are part of the total 1810 scholarships Merck Foundation provided to doctors from 52 countries in 42 critical and underserved medical specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical societies provided more than 760 scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity and Weight Management to doctors from 52 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin…

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Merck Foundation marks International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls – “Our Africa” TV Program, Songs and Children storybook

Merck Foundation in partnership with The First Ladies of Africa, has launched an inspiring children’s storybook – ‘Not Who You Are’ to raise awareness on Gender Based Violence, to educate children about this sensitive social issue so that they can learn to respect girls and women, from a young age

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies and local partners, mark the “International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls 2023” as a part of the Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” and “Educating Linda” program, through their various community…

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    • Merck Foundation released The FIRST Diabetes Animation Film “Sugar Free Jude
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    • Merck Foundation released The FIRST Diabetes Animation Film “Sugar Free Jude” to fight Diabetes and promote Healthy Lifestyle amongst children and youth (1)
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First Diabetes Animation film by Merck Foundation as part of series of animation movies created for Africa to raise awareness about Diabetes and other Health and Social issues - "Sugar Free Jude"

As per the recent data, 24 million adults in the age group of 20-79 years live with diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany launched The First Diabetes Animation Movie “SUGAR FREE JUDE” with the aim to Fight Diabetes and Raise Awareness about its Prevention and Early Detection, moreover, to Promote Healthy Lifestyle, amongst children and youth in Africa and beyond. Watch the “Sugar…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO and Burundi First Lady congratulates the winners of Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2021 from Burundi
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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with The First Lady of Burundi, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE (1)
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Merck Foundation CEO and Burundi First Lady support education of 20 girls as part of “Educating Linda” program

Merck Foundation together with the Burundi First Lady, recently announced 12 winners of the Merck Foundation Media Awards 2021 from Burundi

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) & the Burundi First Lady recently announced 12 winners of Merck Foundation Media Awards 2021 from Burundi with the aim to break Infertility Stigma and Support Girl Education. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with The First Lady of Burundi, H.E. Madam ANGELINE…

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Merck Foundation and Zimbabwe First Lady donates 30,000 children storybooks to students in the country

Merck Foundation together with Zimbabwe First Lady also announce 6 new Awards for Media, Fashion, Film, and Music fraternity with the aim to break infertility stigma and support girl education

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More than a Mother, H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA handed over 30,000 children storybooks to the Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education for the school students…

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    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President, Merck More Than a Mother with H.E. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia & Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother during the launch of the storybook (1)
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Merck Foundation in Partnership with Namibia First Lady launch a Children Storybook to emphasize Family Values of Love and Respect from Young Age - The Story of Paulus and Nangula

The story will empower boys to develop true respect for women and know few facts about Infertility and how it affects both men and women equally

Merck Foundation (https://www.Merck-Foundation.com/), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany in partnership with The First Lady of Namibia and Ambassador of Merck More than a Mother, H.E. MONICA GEINGOS together with Ministry of Health & Social Service and Ministry of Education launched an inspiring children storybook of Paulus and Nangula…