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Merck Foundation

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO with H.E. Madam SAJIDHA MOHAMED, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit, Dubai
    • 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 Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej discusses with Maldives First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation together with the First Lady Maldives will soon conduct their Health Media Training for Maldivian media representatives

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Madam SAJIDHA MOHAMED, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother”, during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025. The Summit which was inaugurated by Prof. Dr.…

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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)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (2)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (6)
    • 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)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (12)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (13)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (14)
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Merck Foundation and African and Asian First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” in Three Languages to Raise Awareness on Cancer Early Detection and prevention with special focus on Children Cancer

The storybook and animation film were launched by Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal

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 African First Ladies for MFFLI committee meeting in Gambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies for MFFLI committee meeting during their Luminary (1)
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Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI to discuss 2026 strategy and share programs’ impact to Train Healthcare Providers, Support Girl Education and Break Infertility Stigma

Merck Foundation is also creating a culture shift and breaking the silence about a wide range of social and health issues in Africa and underserved communities

The 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary was officially inaugurated by the Vice President of The Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Mr. MUHAMMAD B. S. JALLOW and Merck Foundation Chairman, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp. The conference was co-chaired by The First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia,…

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    • Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Rasha Kelej marks International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Rasha Kelej marks International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women 2025 (5)
    • Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Rasha Kelej marks International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women 2025 (6)
    • Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Rasha Kelej marks International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women 2025 (7)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Guinea
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej in Uganda holding a chicken gifted to her by the women
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej in Gambia with local women
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) marks ‘International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women 2025’ through their “Our Africa” Television (TV) Program, Songs, Children Storybooks and Animation Films

Children’s storybooks like ‘Educating Linda’, ‘Jackline’s Rescue’ and ‘Ride into the Future’ have also been launched to support girl education

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with The First Ladies of Africa and Asia, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, mark the “International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women 2025” through their “More Than a Mother” Campaign and…

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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)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (5)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (6)
    • 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)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (12)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (13)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (14)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO and African First Ladies released Ray of Hope children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (15)
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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 meet H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO meet H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO meet H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO meet H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (5)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Merck Foundation CEO meets H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU CON The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Merck Foundation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meet Nigeria First Lady to start joint programs to transform patient care landscape and address critical social and health issues in the country

As a part of their ‘Educating Linda’ program, Merck Foundation has also sponsored the education of 20 high performing but underprivileged Nigerian schoolgirls

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany underscored their commitment to build healthcare capacity, support girl education and break infertility stigma in Nigeria during their high-level meeting with H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The discussion was led by Prof.…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
    • .Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni fro Zimbabwe
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during the MARS Awards Ceremony
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Dr. Rasha Kelej on Celebrating International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025: "Science & Technology Know No Gender"

In partnership with The First Ladies of Africa, Merck Foundation also launched the 2025 Edition of their annual awards of best Media work, Film, Song and Fashion Designs to Support Girl Education and raise awareness on other sensitive social issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025’ together with African First Ladies, and their partners like African Ministries of Health, Education, Gender & Information and Academia.   Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Most Influential…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the Film Award Winners of More Than a Mother 2023
    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the Film Award Winners of More Than a Mother 2023
    • Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for Film Awards (1) (PT)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for Film Awards (3) (FR)
    • Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for Film Awards (4) (PT)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies Announced Winners of 2023 Film Awards to Support Girls’ Education and Stop Gender-Based Violence

The theme of “Diabetes and Hypertension” Film Awards was to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension in the African countries

Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for two Merck Foundation FILM Awards in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia. Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Film Award 2025 and Merck Foundation “Diaberes & Hypertension” Film Awards 2025- apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic…

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    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with African schoolgirl (1)
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    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (3)
    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (4)
    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (5)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp with Merck Foundation Alumni of Kenya (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zimbabwe
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp with Merck Foundation Alumni of Kenya (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Main Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with More Than a Mother heroines in The Gambia
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Merck Foundation Marks International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025 by providing Over 1000 Scholarships to Women Medical Graduates

Merck Foundation annually launches their MARS Awards to encourage and recognize ‘Best African Women Researchers’ and 'Best Young African Researcher’

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025’ together with African First Ladies, and their partners like African Ministries of Health, Education, Gender & Information and Academia. Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Most Influential…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (5)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (6)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (7)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (8)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (9)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (10)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar (12)
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Merck Foundation Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies share their partnership journey in Transforming Patient Care Landscape, Supporting Girl Education and Breaking Infertility Stigma

Merck Foundation has provided more than 2080 scholarships to young doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties

The 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary was officially inaugurated by The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp and Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej. The First Ladies of Burundi,…