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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 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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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
    • The First Lady of Angola during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Cabo Verde during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Central African Republic during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Gabon during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Ghana during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Kenya during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Liberia during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Maldives during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Mozambique during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Nigeria during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Sao Tome and Principe during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Senegal during the Merck Foundation
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Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa & Asia call for action to Build Healthcare and Media capacity, Break Infertility Stigma & Support Girl Education during 2025 Merck Foundation First Ladies initiative - MFFLI

I was pleased to hear from the First Ladies of Africa and Asia about the remarkable progress they have achieved in their countries

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 on 19th and 20th June. The summit was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Mozambique 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 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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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej appoints The First Lady of Mozambique as the Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother during the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025

Merck Foundation has also announced the Call for applications for their 8 important awards in partnership with The First Lady of Mozambique for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields

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 & President…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO & Mozambique First Lady announce Mozambican Winner of their Media Awards to raise Diabetes and Hypertension awareness
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Mozambique First Lady announce Mozambican Winner of their Media Awards to raise Diabetes and 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. ISAURA FERRÃO NYUSI, The First Lady of the Republic of Mozambique and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, announced the Mozambican winner of Merck Foundation “Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards 2023.  Winners of Merck Foundation…

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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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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej during the Merck Foundation Health Media Training Videoconference (1)
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Merck Foundation conducts its first Health Media Training in Mozambique in partnership with The First Lady & University Eduardo Mondlane & National Union of Journalists, Mozambique

Merck Foundation announces Call for Applications for 8 important awards for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, Students, and new potential talents in these fields

Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany organized their first “Merck Foundation Health Media Training” via Videoconference in Mozambique, in partnership with H.E. Mrs. ISAURA FERRAO NYUSI, The First Lady of Mozambique & Ambassador of Merck Foundation “Mother Than a Mother” Campaign, University Eduardo Mondlane & National…

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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Singer Blaze from Mozambique
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Singer Cwezi from Ghana (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Singer Cwezi from Ghana (3)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Singer Laura Beg from Mauritius (1)
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Merck Foundation Raises Awareness about Diabetes Prevention through “No More Diabetes” Three Songs in Three Languages

The songs communicate an important message that diabetes can be prevented and managed with lifestyle modifications like going sugar-free, eating healthy, exercising regularly, stopping smoking, and limiting alcohol intake

Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany launched three Songs in three languages named ‘NO more Diabetes, Sugar Free’ in English, ‘Dites non au Diabète’ in French and ‘Chega de Diabete’ in Portuguese. Speaking about the songs, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation expressed, “I am…

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    • Snapshot of Educating Linda Song: “Girl Can" by Irene Logan and Cwesi Oteng from Liberia and Ghana
    • Snapshot of Educating Linda Song- 'Tu Podes Sim' by Hot Blaze and Tamyris Moiane from Mozambique
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021
    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021 - FR
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Merck Foundation releases two new songs ‘Girl Can’ and ‘Yes, You Can’ to support girls' education and mark the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls

Merck Foundation continues its efforts to raise awareness about violence against females, empowering girls and women through education

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) also released a story book for children ‘Not Who You Are’, a story of a young couple – Mukama and Amina that experienced Gender Based Violence, overcame it, and decided to move along together to spend a happy and content life; Merck Foundation continues its efforts to…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Ceo of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother
    • Senator. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother during her visit to Ugandan Childless Women with Hon. Sarah Opendi, Former Minister of State of Health Uganda to support Merck Foundation More Than a Mother Heroines in Uganda
    • Senator. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother with African First Ladies during the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in 2017 at Cairo, Egypt
    • Senator. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother with African First Ladies
    • Senator. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother with The President of Senegal and African First Ladies
    • Senator. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother with African First Ladies during the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2019 in Accra, Ghana
    • Senator. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Merck Foundation Alumni of Oncology Training
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Ghana
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Guinea
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We Will Be Part of Africa’s History; This is Our Legacy-Senator Rasha Kelej on the Merck Foundation Africa Nexus

Emphasizes the huge success of 8th edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary which held for the first time online

We have met Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) known as Mama Africa and asked her about her vision for Africa.  She emphasized, “We are committed to making history with the transformation of the public healthcare sector in Africa. In sight are training of an army of…

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    • The President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Dr. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp Chairman of both of Executive Board of E.Merck KG and Merck Foundation Board of Trustees during the 8th edition of Merck Africa Asia Luminary 2021
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Zambia President and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp inaugurate the 8th edition of Merck Foundation Conference 2021

More than 75,000 participants, healthcare providers, policymakers, and academia from 70 countries attended the Luminary

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) annual conference was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Dr. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp Chairman of both of Executive Board of E.Merck KG and Merck Foundation Board of Trustees; The 8th Edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” was…