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    • H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (2)
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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) CEO of Merck Foundation, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH BARROW, First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during Luminary (1)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) CEO of Merck Foundation, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH BARROW, First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during Luminary (2)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) CEO of Merck Foundation, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH BARROW, First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during Luminary (3)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Burundi First Lady for the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary to discuss their joint programs to build healthcare capacity and support Girl Education

Together with Burundi First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 55 scholarships for local doctors in Burundi in many critical and underserved specialties

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 was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, First Lady of The Gambia…

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    • Merck Foundation announces Media Winners of their More Than a Mother and Lifestyle Awards 2024
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    • Merck Foundation announces Media Winners of their More Than a Mother and Lifestyle Awards 2024
    • Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards Diabetes Hypertension Asia Countries
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    • Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards More Than a Mother East African Countries
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Acknowledges Media Champions for Driving Awareness on Social and Health Issues- 125 Winners from 36 Countries announced

The Awards Ceremony was conducted virtually to honor and celebrate the outstanding contributions of all the winning media professionals

Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa, proudly announced the Winners of their Merck Foundation…

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Merck Foundation Chief executive officer (CEO) & Burundi First Lady announce Burundian Winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness

Merck Foundation is additionally rewarding the winners by providing them with one year access of an online educational training program called ‘MasterClass’

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with H.E. Mrs. ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady of Burundi and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, announced the Burundian winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and…

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    • Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Malawi First Lady announce Malawian Winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Malawi First Lady announce Malawian Winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness

The winners were announced and acknowledged by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” campaign

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with H.E. MONICA CHAKWERA, The First Lady of Malawi and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, announced the Malawian winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and Hypertension”…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets the 83 Winners of “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Media Awards 2023, in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa

The awards ceremony was held via Videoconference to felicitate all the media award winners

Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com) announced call for application of 2024 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the African First Ladies, announced the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Ladies of Africa during their MFFLI Committee Meeting (1)
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Rasha Kelej & African First Ladies called for 2024 action to Build Health capacity, Break Infertility Stigma & Support Girl Education during Merck Foundation First Ladies initiative - MFFLI in India

Merck Foundation has provided till today, more than 1700 scholarships to young doctors from 50 countries in 42 critical and underserved specialties

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and The First Ladies of Botswana, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of Congo conducted MFFLI committee in India on 2nd day of 10th Merck Foundation Africa…

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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation acknowledge Burundi First Lady’s efforts as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education (1)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation acknowledge Burundi First Lady’s efforts as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education (2)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation acknowledge Burundi First Lady’s efforts as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education (3)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation acknowledge Burundi First Lady’s efforts as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education (4)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation acknowledge Burundi First Lady’s efforts as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education (5)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej and Burundi First Lady signing Merck Foundation Childern Storybooks
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with Burundi First Lady during the visit to First Public IVF center in Burundi
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) joins Burundi First Lady to inaugurate First Public In vitro fertilization (IVF) center in Burundi after training its staff to be the First Fertility Care Team in Burundi

Merck Foundation in partnership with Burundi First Lady and Ministry of Health of Burundi, has provided 51 scholarships to our local doctors in critical and underserved specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO acknowledge Burundi First Lady’s efforts as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education; Merck Foundation provided around 50 scholarships to doctors in many critical and underserved medical specialties in Burundi; Merck Foundation Burundi Alumni Summit and…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. ÉVARISTE NDAYISHIMIYE, The President of Republic of Burundi (1)
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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady of Republic of Burundi (1)
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. ÉVARISTE NDAYISHIMIYE, The President of Republic of Burundi (2)
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Merck Foundation CEO meet President of Burundi to acknowledge Burundi First Lady’s efforts as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education

Merck Foundation CEO together with The First Lady of Burundi launched and signed together seven children’s storybooks

Merck Foundation CEO (http://www.Merck-Foundation.com) meet Burundi President and First Lady to underscore their partnership to train doctors & media and support girl education in Burundi; Merck Foundation provided around 50 scholarships to doctors in 36 critical specialties in Burundi; Merck Foundation CEO joins Burundi First Lady to inaugurate the first public…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady of Burundi & Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” (1)
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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady of Burundi & Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” (4)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shares the partnership journey with Burundi First Lady 2020 to 2023 - Train healthcare providers, support Infertile Women & Girl Education

Together with Burundi First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 51 scholarships to local doctors in Burundi in critical and underserved specialties so far

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO and Burundi First Lady meet during 9th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2022 to approve their future strategy and announce their impact report and call for action to build healthcare capacity and empower women & girls in Burundi; Merck Foundation is transforming the Patient…

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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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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…