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    • Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Senegal First Lady at the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (1)
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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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    • 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
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    • The First Lady of Gabon 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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    • 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 (11)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The First Lady of Senegal & 6 African First Ladies of Africa at the 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025 in The Gambia

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, recently 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, The First Lady of Gambia & Ambassador of Merck…

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative with H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, First Lady of the Republic of Senegal and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative with H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, First Lady of the Republic of Senegal and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (1)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative with H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, First Lady of the Republic of Senegal and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (5)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, First Lady of the Republic of Senegal at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, First Lady of the Republic of Senegal at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, First Lady of the Republic of Senegal at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (3)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, First Lady of the Republic of Senegal at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (4)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, First Lady of the Republic of Senegal at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (5)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, First Lady of the Republic of Senegal at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (6)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets Senegal First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa at 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss the strategy to build healthcare capacity in Senegal

Together with Senegal First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 25 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 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 &…

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    • Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation On Congratulating the Song Award Winners of More Than a Mother and Diabetes and Hypertension (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies of Africa jointly announce Winners of ‘More than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’ Song Awards 2023

The awards were announced by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign, together with African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of…

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Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies announce the winners of Merck Foundation Film Awards “More Than a Mother” 2021 to break infertility stigma and support girl education in Africa

Merck Foundation and African First Ladies announce new edition of Merck Foundation Film Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022 in Africa addressing wide range of social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Support Girls’ Education, End Child Marriage, End FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment at all levels

Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Film Awards ‘More Than a Mother’ 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother. The theme of the awards was: to create a…

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Merck Foundation CEO felicitates winners of ‘Merck Foundation More Than A Mother’ Africa Media Recognition Awards 2020 through a virtual award ceremony

6 new awards 2021 were announced by Merck Foundation in partnership with the 20 African First Ladies

50 Winners from 16 African Countries were celebrated at Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards Ceremony; 6 new awards 2021 were announced by Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation) in partnership with the 20 African First Ladies; During the online video conference, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej welcomed the winners of the awards to…

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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…

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Zambia President, H.E. Dr. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU inaugurates the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” with 13 African First Ladies

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…

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19 African First Ladies to participate in the Merck Foundation Annual Online Conference on 27th April 2021

Merck Foundation will conduct their annual conference, the 8th Edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” from 27th April to 29th April 2021

The 8th edition of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminary will be co-chaired by H.E. ESTHER LUNGU, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation; The President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Mr. EDGAR LUNGU and Chairman of Merck KG executive…