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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Liberia at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Ladies of Liberia, Sao Tome, and Sengal L-R during the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary
    • 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
    • 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 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Discussed with Liberia First Lady the Impact of Their Programs – Train Healthcare Providers, Support Infertile Women & Girl Education at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 in the Gambia

Merck Foundation in partnership with The Liberia First Lady has also initiated “Educating Linda” Program, as a part of which annual scholarships are provided to 40 underprivileged but brilliant girls to continue their education, till they graduate

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

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    • Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Senegal First Lady at the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (1)
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    • Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Senegal First Lady at the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (7)
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    • Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Senegal First Lady at the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (9)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Senegal First Lady at the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (10)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Senegal First Lady at the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (11)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Senegal First Lady at the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (12)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Senegal First Lady at the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (13)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rasha Kelej underscore their commitment to partner with Senegal First Lady to support girl education and build healthcare and media capacity

Together with Senegal First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 29 scholarships for local doctors in Senegal in many critical and underserved specialties

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

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    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA, First Lady of Central Africa & H.E. Mrs FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, First Lady of Gambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gambia and The First Lady of Central Africa R-L during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gambia and The First Lady of Central Africa R-L during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gambia and The First Lady of Central Africa during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gambia and The First Lady of Central Africa R-L during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (3)
    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa, H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa, H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gambia and The First Lady of Central Africa R-L during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (4)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gambia and The First Lady of Central Africa R-L during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (6)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gambia and The First Lady of Central Africa R-L during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (7)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gambia and The First Lady of Central Africa R-L during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (8)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gambia and The First Lady of Central Africa R-L during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (9)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Central Africa First Lady & 6 First Ladies of Africa at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary

Merck Foundation together with the office of The First Lady of Central Africa, has also conducted 5 editions of their Online Health Media Training to encourage media to be the voice of the voiceless and raise awareness

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

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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 First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (1)
    • H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE First Lady of Burundi during 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (3)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (6)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (9)
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Merck foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej underscores their commitment to the long-term partnership with Burundi First Lady to support girl education and build healthcare and media capacity

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, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, First Lady of Gambia & Ambassador of Merck Foundation More…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies mark ‘World Cancer Day 2026’ by building Oncology Care Capacity through 258 cancer care Scholarships across 34 countries

Merck Foundation in total provided more than 2500 scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialities

Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health continues to build cancer care capacity by providing around 260 Scholarships of One-year Clinical Training in many oncology sub- specialties, and One year and Two year Post Graduate Diploma and Master Degree of Cancer and Clinical Oncology, Medical Oncology…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative MFFLI Summit 2025
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Zimbabwe at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
    • 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 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Zimbabwe First Lady discussed the impact of their programs - Train healthcare providers, support Infertile Women & Girl Education

Together with Zimbabwe First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 166 scholarships for local doctors in Zimbabwe in many critical and underserved specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” , during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof.…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej with Nigeria First Lady, H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON during the12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej with Nigeria First Lady H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej meets The First Lady of Nigeria & 6 African First Ladies of Africa at the 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025 in The Gambia

Merck Foundation is transforming the Patient care landscape and making history together with their partners in Africa, Asia, and beyond

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

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    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and H.E. Dr. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, First Lady of Mozambique and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025
    • 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 (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Mozambique at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej discussed with Mozambique First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation is transforming the Patient care landscape and making history together with their partners in Africa, Asia, and beyond

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Dr. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, First Lady of Mozambique 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. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp,…

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H., First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign during the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit, Dubai
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Kenya 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 CEO with The First Lady of Kenya at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
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Senator Rasha Kelej (Ret.) received Kenya First Lady at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss their joint programs to build healthcare capacity

Together with Kenya First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 224 scholarships for young doctors in many critical and underserved specialties

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 (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation…