وجهت الدكتورة رشا قلج عضو مجلس الشيوخ والرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة ميرك الدولية التحية والتقدير للسيدات في إفريقيا، تزامنا مع احتفال العالم باليوم العالمي للمرأة والذي يوافق 8 مارس من كل عام.
In November 2020, Dr Rasha was among 100 Egyptian experts appointed to the Senate council by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
Initiative which aims to empower infertile women through access to information, education, health and by changing mindsets
La Fondation Merck continuera à soutenir les jeunes filles du continent. « L’autonomisation des femmes et des filles est l’esprit de tout ce que nous faisons à la Fondation Merck et fait partie de notre ADN! » a conclu le Dr. Rasha Kelej.
During the Summit, the First Ladies of Africa underscored the importance of Merck Foundation's successful strategy of healthcare capacity building through providing training to young African doctors, since 2012, even before the pandemic started.
The jury panel includes senior leadership position holders from every major sector and industry on the African continent, including Rotary International to Gavi; Microsoft to Google; Twitter to Coca-Cola; and Harley-Davidson to LEGO.
Zimbabwe is among several African countries benefiting from the Merck Foundation‘s Embryology and Fertility Programme which will see close to 200 local doctors going through specialist training.
“The African First Ladies have partnered with Merck Foundation to lead and execute many initiatives in their respective countries as Merck More Than a Mother Ambassadors
As part of effort to encourage and show solidarity for health workers risking their lives to save lives amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Merck Foundation, Dr Rasha Kelej has shown the way
As the world continues to celebrate the social, economic and political achievements of women this month, the Merck Foundation commemorated the International Women’s Day through it’s ‘More Than a Mother’ Campaign.
It is against this background that Merck Foundation launched an inspiring storybook titled ‘Make the Right Choice’ in partnership with African First Ladies.
وأضافت : تربية فتيات قويات تعني تمكينهن من أجل مستقبلهن كنساء قويات، ويساهم تمكين هؤلاء الفتيات الصغيرات من خلال التعليم في تحقيق أحلامهن والوصول إلى طموحاتهم، وهذا ما نسعى إليه من خلال برنامج "Educating Linda" أو تعليم ليندا
We at Merck Foundation celebrate Women’s Day every day by empowering women and girls through education, information, health, and change of mindset as part of “More than a Mother” campaign.
It's all about giving every woman the respect and the help she deserves to live a fulfilling life, with or without a child
I strongly believe that now is the time to stand for the rights of women and empower them. Happy International Women’s Day to all the women in the world and to the men who support and empower women.”
Happy International Women’s Day to all the women in the world and to the men who support and empower women.”
It is an honor for Merck Foundation to partner with First Ladies of more than 18 countries to lead and execute the initiatives in their respective countries as Merck More Than a Mother Ambassadors
We at Merck Foundation celebrate Women’s Day every day by empowering women and girls through education, information, health, and change of mindset as part of “More than a Mother” campaign. I strongly believe that now is the time to stand for the rights of women and empower them. Happy International Women’s Day to all the women in the world and to the men who support and empower women.”
The Head of State of Zambia, H.E. EDGAR LUNGU emphasized, “The government will support initiatives that are aimed at addressing infertility in the country.
اختارت مجلة «نيو أفريكان وومان -New African Woman» التي تصدر في العاصمة الإنجليزية لندن، المصرية رشا قلج الرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة «ميرك» الدولية الخيرية وعضو مجلس الشيوخ ضمن قائمة تضم النساء الأفريقيات الأكثر تأثيرًا ونفوذًا في العالم لعام 2020.
ودشنت الدكتورة رشا قلج، حملة أفريقية فريدة من نوعها، لمواجهة تسريب الفتيات من التعليم، ومحاربة ظاهرة الزواج المبكر في أفريقيا، وكان لدولة "أنجولا"، الحظ في أن تنطلق منها أولى فعاليات حملة "تعليم ليندا" ومنها إلي غينيا و أفريقيا الوسطي . كونغو . نيجر. مالاوي. بوروندي ، زيمبابوي و غانا.
قالت الدكتورة رشا قلج، عضو مجلس الشيوخ، والرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة ميرك العالمية، إنها تعمل على دعم الفتاة الإفريقية وتمكينهن من جميع الفرص التعليمية والاقتصادية بشكل جيد، من خلال تعليم الفتيات و تمكين النساء في القارة السمراء.
I am humbled to receive this recognition from my dear sister H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe
Through an official letter, Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation was congratulated by the long-time partner H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of The Republic of Zimbabwe
The commitment and leadership she has shown over many years, as CEO of Merck Foundation, health campaigner and a prolific woman in progressively senior roles, has undoubtedly served Merck Foundation’s and our efforts in building healthcare capacity in Zimbabwe
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, is the brain behind inspiring "Merck More Than A Mother" campaign, a rallying call against female infertility stigma for which she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Africans 2019.
On behalf of Zimbabwe, we extend congratulations to our esteemed partner Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, on her recent appointment and recognition
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, is the brain behind inspiring "Merck More Than A Mother" campaign, a rallying call against female infertility stigma for which she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Africans 2019.
The First Lady of Zimbabwe, in her congratulatory letter, appreciated the impactful joint programs undertaken to build healthcare capacity, breaking the stigma of infertility and also strengthening the response to COVID-19, executed under the leadership of Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej through Merck foundation.
On behalf of Zimbabwe, we extend congratulations to our esteemed partner Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, on her recent appointment and recognition.
Dr. Kelej has been previously recognized as One of 100 Most Influential Africans 2019 by New African Magazine UK for creating historic campaign “Merck More than a Mother” to break the stigma around infertile and childless women in Africa and beyond.
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, is truly a force of nature and one of Africa’s unsung ‘sheroes’ of women’s empowerment and health advocates. Here at the NAW, we will be right behind this inspirational woman, all the way.
Merck Foundation an international NGO has called on Government to invest more in the training of oncologists to treat the increasing number of cancer patients.
Ambassadrice ” plus qu’une mère ” de la Merck Foundation, Denise NYAKERU en a profité pour lancer un message aux médias partenaires et à l’ensemble de la population congolaise à l’occasion de la journée mondiale contre le cancer qui a lieu le 4 février de chaque année, afin de garantir une meilleure prise en charge des gens vivants avec le cancer.
La célébration le 4 février dernier qui est la journée mondiale de lutte contre le cancer, a été marquée au Niger par la formation multidisciplinaire de plusieurs cancérologues sous l’initiative de Merck Foundation et de la Première Dame Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou. L’objectif est d’accroître le nombre de spécialistes en matière de lutte contre le cancer.
The partnership seeks to build cancer care capacity with the aim of increasing the limited number of oncologists across the continent.
The partnership seeks to build cancer care capacity with the aim of increasing the limited number of oncologists across the continent.
ابرز عضو معين في مجلس الشيوخ د. رشا وسيم كلاج - المدير التنفيذي لجمعية ميرك الخيرية الألمانية
The program, which is being done in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health is meant to improve cancer care across the continent through increasing the number of oncologists across the continent.
Merck Foundation, together with its partners in Ghana have announced the provision of scholarship of oncology fellowship training for some selected medical practitioners under the Merck Cancer Access Program.
The initiative is themed ‘I am and I will’ through their Cancer Access Program to build cancer care capacity with the aim to increase the limited number of Oncologists across the continent.
Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health through building cancer care and increase the limited number of oncologists in their countries.
The First Lady of The Gambia and Ambassador of Merck More than a Mother together with the Ministry of Health of The Gambia, through providing scholarship of oncology fellowship training to build cancer care capacity with the aim to increase the limited number of trained oncologists hence improve patients’ access to quality & equitable cancer care in The Gambia and rest of Africa.
Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health through building cancer care and increase the limited number of oncologists in their countries.
We at Merck Foundation strive to make the African healthcare professionals highly competent and fully independent by providing the best in class multidisciplinary oncology and cancer care training to young doctors from all over Africa
Merck Foundation through its Merck Cancer Access Program has till date trained more than 70 Oncologists from 24 countries
We at Merck Foundation strive to make the African healthcare professionals highly competent and fully independent by providing the best in class multidisciplinary oncology and cancer care training to young doctors from all over Africa.
70 African doctors from 24 Countries to be first trained oncologists and first multidisciplinary cancer care teams in their countries.
These doctors would be provided with by One-, two- and three-years fellowship, master degree, and Diploma programmes.
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health, mark ‘World Cancer Day 2021’ themed ‘I am and I will’ through their Cancer Access Program to build cancer care capacity with the aim to increase the limited number of Oncologists across the continent.
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health, mark ‘World Cancer Day 2021’ themed ‘I am and I will’ through their Cancer Access Program to build cancer care capacity with the aim to increase the limited number of Oncologists across the continent.
We at Merck Foundation strive to make the African healthcare professionals highly competent and fully independent by providing the best in class multidisciplinary oncology and cancer care training to young doctors from all over Africa.
Merck Foundation to make history in Africa by training the first African oncologists and cancer care teams in The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Liberia, Guinea Conakry, Central African Republic, Chad, and Niger.
وأصبحت «قلج» مواليد الإسكندرية 1972م، حديث معظم دول أفريقيا وصحافتها بعد أن أصبحت أول امرأة مصرية وأفريقية تتولى منصب الرئيس التنفيذى لواحدة من أكبر المؤسسات الخيرية والتنموية في أوروبا وهى «ميرك» الخيرية الدولية في عام 2016 ونجحت في إلهام الكثيرين، وتحولت إلى نموذج للعمل الخيري
وقالت قلج أن الهدف الرئيسي من هذه الجوائز هو زيادة الوعي حول كيفية البقاء آمنين وتجنب الاصابة بفيروس كورونا والحفاظ على الصحة الجسدية والعقلية للمواطنين وايضا مواجهة الكثير من الأكاذيب والشائعات حول فيروس كورونا و فصل الحقائق عن الخرافات وتصحيح المفاهيم الخاطئة.
Chakwera said: “I am very happy to be appointed as Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother. I will be fully supporting this campaign as this cause is very close to my heart.
She has been nominated this year as the "African Woman of the Year 2020" by the New African Woman Magazine UK, and most influential African woman 2020, by Avance Media, for her efforts to advocate for women empowerment and healthcare capacity building especially during these challenging times of coronavirus pandemic.
Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of the Merck Foundation, is the brain behind the inspiring 'More Than A Mother' campaign - a rallying call against female infertility stigma - for which she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Africans of 2019.
In a challenging year that was 2020, Dr Kelej remained steadfast in her work, and led the Merck Foundation COVID -19 response in Africa in partnership with 18 African First Ladies and Ministries of health, education and media and communication of more than 45 countries
Senator Dr Kelej has been previously recognized as One of 100 Most Influential Africans - 2019 by New African Magazine in the UK for creating the historic campaign "Merck More than a Mother" to break the stigma around infertile and childless women in Africa and beyond.
Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of the Merck Foundation, is the brain behind the inspiring ‘More Than A Mother’ campaign – rallying call against female infertility stigma – for which she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Africans of 2019
Senator Dr Rasha Kelej is a prolific women and health rights campaigner:Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of the Merck Foundation, is the brain behind the inspiring 'More Than A Mother' campaign - a rallying call against female infertility stigma - for which she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Africans of 2019.
Dr Rasha, fondatrice de la Fondation Merck est la femme africaine la plus influente du monde de l’année 2020, par Avance Media. Cette nomination pour la sénatrice égyptienne (2020-2025) est pour la troisième fois.
Merck Foundation’s STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) partners with global and local institutions and organizations to empower women and young people in the areas of science and technology
Le jury comprend des titulaires de postes de direction de tous les principaux secteurs et industries du continent africain, y compris le Rotary International à Gavi ; Microsoft à Google ; Twitter à Coca-Cola ; et Harley-Davidson à LEGO.
The jury panel includes senior leadership position holders from every major sector and industry on the African continent, including Rotary International to Gavi; Microsoft to Google; Twitter to Coca-Cola; and Harley-Davidson to LEGO.
This is the largest and most influential panel of judges ever assembled for an African media award, and it reflects the importance of recognizing gender equality in business and the media.
Our aim is to improve access to quality and equitable Diabetes, Hypertension and endocrinology care across the three continents. We will expand to more countries in the coming year.”
ur aim is to improve access to quality and equitable Diabetes, Hypertension and endocrinology care across the three continents. We will expand to more countries in the coming year.
Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of the Merck Foundation, is the brain behind the inspiring ‘More Than A Mother’ campaign - rallying call against female infertility stigma – for which she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Africans of 2019.
Dr Kelej has in her capacity as CEO of Merck Foundation, developed many other impactful programs such as the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI), Merck Capacity Advancement Program, Merck Cancer Access Program, Merck Foundation Diabetes Blue Points Program, and Merck STEM for women and youth
La sénatrice Dr. Kelej a déjà été reconnu comme l'Un des 100 Africains les Plus Influents - 2019 par New African Magazine au Royaume-Uni pour avoir créé la campagne historique « More Than A Mother » pour briser la stigmatisation autour des femmes infertiles et sans enfants en Afrique et ailleurs.
La Sénatrice Dr Rasha Kelej est vraiment une force de la nature et l’un des « héroïnes » méconnus de l’Afrique en matière d’autonomisation des femmes et de défenseurs de la santé. Ici, au NAW, nous serons juste derrière cette femme inspirante, jusqu'au bout.
Big congratulations to all the winners of ‘Merck Foundation More Than a Mother’ Africa Media Recognition Awards 2020
Sénatrice Dr.Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation, Présidente de 'Merck More Than a Mother’ et Femme Africaine de l'Année 2020, a célébré les gagnants en disant : « Grandes félicitations à tous les gagnants des prix 'Merck Foundation More Than a Mother' Africa Media Recognition Awards 2020
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, President ‘Merck More Than a Mother and African Woman of the Year 2020 celebrated the winners saying “Big congratulations to all the winners of ‘Merck Foundation More Than a Mother’ Africa Media Recognition Awards 2020
Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies announce the winners of their “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” Africa Media Recognition Awards 2020 to break Infertility Stigma
The main objective of these awards is to raise awareness on ‘How to Stay Safe and Keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’ with the aim to separate facts from myths and misconceptions.
She has been nominated this year as the “African Woman of the Year 2020” by the New African Woman Magazine UK, and most influential African woman 2020, by Avance Media, for her efforts to advocate for women empowerment and healthcare capacity building especially during these challenging times of Coronavirus pandemic
The main objective of these awards is to raise awareness on ‘How to Stay Safe and Keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’ with the aim to separate facts from myths and misconceptions.
Dr Kelej has in her capacity as CEO of Merck Foundation, developed many other impactful programs such as the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI), Merck Capacity Advancement Program, Merck Cancer Access Program, Merck Foundation Diabetes Blue Points Program, and Merck STEM for women and youth.
Senator Dr Kelej has been previously recognized as One of 100 Most Influential Africans – 2019 by New African Magazine in UK for creating historic campaign “Merck More than a Mother” to break stigma around infertile and childless women in Africa and beyond.
Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of the Merck Foundation, is the brain behind the inspiring ‘More Than A Mother’ campaign – rallying call against female infertility stigma – for which she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Africans of 2019
Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of the Merck Foundation, is the brain behind the inspiring ‘More Than A Mother’ campaign – rallying call against female infertility stigma – for which she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Africans of 2019.
Notons qu’en 2019, Dr Rasha a été reconnue comme l’une des 100 Africaines les plus influentes par le même magazine. Cela en raison de la campagne historique « More than a Mother » (Plus qu’une mère) lancée par la Merck Foundation
Senator Dr Kelej has been previously recognized as One of 100 Most Influential Africans - 2019 by New African Magazine in the UK for creating the historic campaign "Merck More than a Mother" to break the stigma around infertile and childless women in Africa and beyond.
She has been nominated this year as the "African Woman of the Year 2020" by the New African Woman Magazine UK, and most influential African woman 2020, by Avance Media, for her efforts to advocate for women empowerment and healthcare capacity building especially during these challenging times of coronavirus pandemic.
In the midst of the pandemic, Senator Dr Rasha Kelej has also spearheaded an online training of more than 600 doctors from 25 African countries and 10 developing countries in Asia and Latin America – an important impact in a challenging time.
In the midst of the pandemic, Senator Dr Rasha Kelej has also spearheaded an online training of more than 600 doctors from 25 African countries and 10 developing countries in Asia and Latin America – an important impact in a challenging time.
Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of the Merck Foundation, is the brain behind the inspiring 'More Than A Mother' campaign - a rallying call against female infertility stigma - for which she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Africans of 2019.
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, is truly a force of nature and one of Africa’s unsung ‘sheroes’ of women’s empowerment and health advocates. Here at the NAW, we will be right behind this inspirational woman, all the way.
She has been nominated this year as the "African Woman of the Year 2020" by the New African Woman Magazine UK, and most influential African woman 2020, by Avance Media, for her efforts to advocate for women empowerment and healthcare capacity building especially during these challenging times of coronavirus pandemic.
Senator Dr Rasha Kelej is a prolific women and health rights campaigner:Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of the Merck Foundation, is the brain behind the inspiring 'More Than A Mother' campaign - a rallying call against female infertility stigma - for which she was recognized as one of the Most Influential Africans of 2019.
CEO of Merck Foundation, Dr. Rasha Kelej indicated that the main objective of the initiative is to provide quality and affordable care to patients.
The foundation rewarded all the winners by providing them with one-year access to an online educational training programme.
The main objective of these awards is to raise awareness on ‘How to Stay Safe and Keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’ with the aim to separate facts from myths and misconceptions.
Merck Foundation’s STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) partners with global and local institutions and organizations to empower women and young people in the areas of science and technology.
Le programme STEM (science, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques) de Merck Foundation s’associe à des institutions et organisations mondiales et locales pour autonomiser les femmes et les jeunes dans les domaines de la science et de la technologie.
Merck Foundation's STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) partners with global and local institutions and organizations to empower women and young people in the areas of science and technology.
Merck Foundation’s STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) partners with global and local institutions and organizations to empower women and young people in the areas of science and technology
Merck Foundation launches these awards to recognize the outstanding contribution of African Youth and Female Scientists to empower them in research and advance their contribution to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). This program is in partnership with the African Union and African Ministries of Health, Science, Education, and Gender.
Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health, continue to provide one, two- and three-year Oncology Fellowship and Master degree for African doctors through their Cancer Access Program with the aim to increase the limited number of Oncologists across the continent.
“Under Merck Foundation’s Educating Linda, the initiative seeks to educate girls, especially in rural areas. The vision and goals of Educating Linda are in line with a what my personal foundation to be launched soon, will be focusing on” said First Lady of Malawi.
The theme of the awards was ‘Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and Keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’ with the aim to separate facts from myths and misconceptions.
The award was instituted to encourage journalists to use their different media platforms to educate and enlighten the public on COVID-19
The theme of the awards was ‘Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and Keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’ with the aim to separate facts from myths and misconceptions.
The awards, organised in partnership with the First Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo and that of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari
The theme of the awards was ‘Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and Keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’ with the aim to separate facts from myths and misconceptions.
“I am very happy to partner with Merck Foundation and excited to capitalize on their valuable programs in our country,” Ndayishimiye said.
Her Excellency is an ambassador of Merck Foundation’s Merck More Than a Mother Initiative which aims to empower infertile women through access to information, education, health and by changing mindsets
Merck Foundation has already provided and will continue to provide specialty training to Chad doctors in the fields of Oncology, Fertility and Diabetes Care
رشا قلج تعلن عن دعم 500 أسرة متضررة بسبب "كورونا" 11:49 م - الأحد 12 أبريل 2020الدكتورة رشا قلجالدكتورة رشا قلج أعلنت الدكتورة رشا قلج، المصرية الأكثر تأثيرا في أفريقيا العام الماضي، الرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة ميرك، إنهم قرروا التبرع لـ500 أسرة مصرية متضررة من تفشي فيروس كورونا، لمدة شهر.
Merck Foundation in partnership with Minister of Gender and Social Welfare has provided embryology and clinical training on fertility specialty in the past two years
حازت الدكتورة هالة زايد وزيرة الصحة، والدكتورة رشا قلج الرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة ميرك الخيرية الدولية، على لقب السيدات الأفارقة الأكثر تاثيرا في إفريقيا لعام 2020.
It is part of “Be a Girl“ initiative to inspire girls and women to reach their potential and pursue their dreams
وقالت قلج أن القمة هدفها تحديد ومتابعة البرامج المشتركة المختلفة التي تهدف إلى تعزيز قدرات قطاع الرعاية الصحية العام وتعزيز أساليب المواجهة لفيروس كورونا المستجد.
‘Merck More Than a Mother’ campaign is a historic movement that aims to empower childless and infertile women through access to information, education, and change of mind-sets.
وقالت قلج أن القمة هدفها تحديد ومتابعة البرامج المشتركة المختلفة التي تهدف إلى تعزيز قدرات قطاع الرعاية الصحية العام وتعزيز أساليب المواجهة لفيروس كورونا المستجد.
The MFFLI VC Summit, special edition aims to share experiences, discuss challenges, and define solutions to further strengthen healthcare capacity to better respond to this global pandemic in Africa
African First Ladies are committed to work closely with Merck Foundation to introduce innovative ideas that will engage different sectors to create a culture shift with the aim to break the stigma of infertility
MFFLI is a Merck Foundation platform of African First Ladies to share experience to ensure continuous improvement and exchange variable aspects of different cultures in order to standardize specific messages that can raise awareness across Africa
En réponse à la pandémie COVID 19, Merck Foundation avons adopté une stratégie d'éducation médicale en ligne en fournissant à plus de 350 médecins africains un diplôme en ligne d'un an et un master en ligne de deux ans dans de nombreuses spécialités
Read to know the response of Merck Foundation to Covid 19 in Africa under leadership of CEO Dr Rasha Kelej
Merck Foundation has also launched ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards in partnership with the African First Ladies.
"The objective of the intervention was to develop a multidisciplinary Oncology care team in each African country just like other fields of medicine notably, Pediatric, Gynecology, Radiation Oncologists, Nursing, Pathologist and Radiology Technician" said Dr. Rasha Kelej.
Merck Foundation to make history in Africa by training the first African oncologists and cancer care teams in The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Liberia, Guinea Conakry, Central African Republic, Chad and Niger.
حازت الدكتورة هالة زايد وزيرة الصحة، والدكتورة رشا قلج الرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة ميرك الخيرية الدولية، على لقب السيدات الأفارقة الأكثر تاثيرًا في إفريقيا لعام 2020.
“Through this oncology programme, Merck Foundation is providing scholarships to train young doctors from Zimbabwe in various specialties of oncology, with the aim to establish a skilled team able to improve access to quality and equitable cancer care in the country,” said Dr Rasha Kelej.
MFFLI is a Merck Foundation platform of African First Ladies to share experience to ensure continuous improvement and exchange variable aspects of different cultures in order to standardize specific messages that can raise awareness across Africa
The African First Ladies shared the experiences of working closely with Merck Foundation in their respective countries with special focus on the programs to build healthcare capacity and the response to COVID -19.
Merck Foundation conducted their first Video Conference Summit of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) on 31st August 2020 to define and follow up on different joint programs that aims to advance public healthcare sector capacity and strengthen the response to COVID 19 in their countries.
The African First Ladies shared the experiences of working closely with Merck Foundation in their respective countries with special focus on the programs to build healthcare capacity and the response to COVID -19.
African First Ladies are excited to work together on all their initiatives to build healthcare capacity and empower girls in education
The online conference aims to strengthen the response to COVID-19 and advancing the healthcare capacity in their respective countries.
MFFLI is a Merck Foundation platform of African First Ladies to share experience to ensure continuous improvement and exchange variable aspects of different cultures in order to standardize specific messages that can raise awareness across Africa
As a response to COVID 19 pandemic, Merck Foundation adopted online medical education strategy through providing more than 350 African doctors with one-year online diploma and two-year online master degree in many specialties
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of investing in improving access to equitable and quality healthcare which is Merck foundation’s strategy since 2012, even before the pandemic started.
Read to know more about the first video conference summit of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI)
MFFLI is a Merck Foundation platform of African First Ladies and “Merck More Than a Mother” Ambassadorsestablished with the aim to discuss challenges, define solutions, measure impact and share experience to ensure continuous improvement
The African First Ladies shared the experiences of working closely with Merck Foundation in their respective countries with special focus on the programs to build healthcare capacity and the response to COVID -19.
قالت رشا قلج، الرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة ميرك الخيرية الدولية، إنها حصدت للمرة الثانية على التوالي لقب السيدات الأكثر تأثيرا في أفريقيا لـ2020 التوالي نظرا لعملها على تخصصات خيرية عدة.
للسيدات هو ما ساعدها هي: "مصر قدرت تتخطى 90 مركزًا في البنية التحتية للطرق، وهو أمر مبهر، ومصر بقت من أفضل 10 دول وصولا بعام 2030".
It is part of "Be a Girl" Initiative to acknowledge their efforts to empower girls through education to enable them reach their potential and pursue their dreams.
قلج تتخذ من عروض الأزياء وسيلة جديدة لألقاء الضوء على قضايا عديدة تعمل بجد على مواجهتها فى مختلف أنحاء القارة الأفريقية.
Merck Foundation has provided one, two-and three-year Oncology Fellowship and Master Degree for more than 80 Oncologists from 26 countries through their Cancer Access Program in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health of these countries.
Read to know the list which focus on women who are leading various initiatives across the continent and seeks to present them as role models for the younger generation as part of the 'Be a Girl' Initiative
It is part of "Be a Girl" Initiative to acknowledge their incredible achievements as women and to present them as role models for the younger generation
The theme of the awards is ‘Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’.
The Foundation has raced to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in partnership with 18 Africans First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Information and Education focusing on four main areas.
Merck Foundation has provided one, two-and three-year Oncology Fellowship and Master degree for more than 80 Oncologists from 26 countries through their Cancer Access Program in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health of these countries.
The song which is an initiative of Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer Rasha Kelej was released on the 1st of June to appreciate the health professionals who are at the frontline in the war against the COVID-19 pandemic
بلا مبالغة تعتبر المصرية د. رشا قلج ” أبنة إفريقيا ” حالياً واحدة من أهم رائدات القارة السمراء .. تحدت الصعاب .. وساهمت في رسم مستقبل القارة السمراء بمختلف الأصعدة محلياً و أقليمياً ودولياً وخاصة في مجالات ريادة الصحة و الثقافة و الموضة والفن والعمل الإجتماعي و الحياة العامة وتعد “ رشا قلج ” نموذجاً فريداً للمرأة العاشقة لوطنها ولوحدة قارتها الأفريقية .
While the COVID-19 phase has inconvenienced travelling, Merck Foundation has started a scholarship program for one year online diploma and two years master degree in sexual and reproductive medicines from the United Kingdom Universities
The aim of Merck Foundation training program is to develop a strong platform of specialists in Oncology, Fertility and Diabetes
بلا مبالغة تعتبر المصرية د. رشا قلج ” أبنة إفريقيا ” حالياً واحدة من أهم رائدات القارة السمراء .. تحدت الصعاب .. وساهمت في رسم مستقبل القارة السمراء بمختلف الأصعدة محلياً و أقليمياً ودولياً وخاصة في مجالات ريادة
بلا مبالغة تعتبر المصرية د. رشا قلج ” أبنة إفريقيا ” حالياً واحدة من أهم رائدات القارة السمراء .. تحدت الصعاب .. وساهمت في رسم مستقبل القارة السمراء بمختلف الأصعدة محلياً و أقليمياً ودولياً وخاصة في مجالات ريادة الصحة و الثقافة و الموضة والفن والعمل الإجتماعي و الحياة العامة وتعد “ رشا قلج ” نموذجاً فريداً للمرأة العاشقة لوطنها ولوحدة قارتها الأفريقية .
The Merck Foundation has also undertaken similar relief activities in Egypt, as well as in Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger in partnership with their First Ladies to continue supporting up to 1000 poor families in each country.
As per the data, the burden of cancer in Africa is growing with recent estimates reporting 1.06 million new diagnosed cancer cases per year.
"Our main objective is to provide quality and affordable care to patients who never had anyone to care of them before", says Dr. Rasha Kelej
Dr Rasha Kelej emphasized, "Our strategy is to develop a Multidisciplinary Oncology Care team in each country such as; Medical, Surgery, Pediatric, Gynecology, Radiation Oncologists, Nursing, Pathologist and Radiology Technician."
It is an ongoing initiative as the aim is to build cancer care capacity and we plan to scale it up to train more doctors in more African countries
Zimbabwe is among the 26 African countries to be given this opportunity which will see 80 doctors from these nations getting trained.
In partnership with the office of the first lady, the Merck Foundation will also offer a one-year diploma and two-year master’s degree in respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive, and endocrine drugs in Liberia Africa.
وأضافت: "نواصل بالشراكة مع السيدات الأفريقيات الأوائل ووزارات الصحة الأفريقية في تقديم زمالة تتراوح ما بين عامين وثلاث أعوام في تخصص الأورام للحصول على درجة الماجستير للأطباء الأفارقة، بهدف زيادة العدد المحدود لأطباء الأورام في جميع أنحاء القارة".
Our main objective is to provide quality and affordable care to patients who never had anyone to care of them before.
بلا مبالغة تعتبر المصرية د. رشا قلج ” أبنة إفريقيا ” حالياً واحدة من أهم رائدات القارة السمراء
Our main goal is to provide quality, affordable care to patients who have never had anyone to care for it before.
بلا مبالغة تعتبر المصرية د. رشا قلج ” أبنة إفريقيا ” حالياً واحدة من أهم رائدات القارة السمراء ..
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“This song is to acknowledge the great sacrifice of our doctors, nurses and medical workers in Africa and across the world under the umbrella of my personal initiative, Separated But Connected” says Dr. Rasha Kelej
As the world still grapples with the effects of Covid-19, 11 artistes from 11 African countries have come together to show support and appreciation for the medical workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus battle around the world during this difficult time, through a song dubbed, ‘My White Army.”
The theme of the awards is ‘Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’.
Over 180 doctors across Africa and Asia have received clinical and practical training for fertility specialists and embryologists under Merck Foundation’s Embryology and Fertility Program
Merck Foundation has released a track to motivate, support and express gratitude to African frontline medical workers in the fight against the menacing COVID-19.
Philanthropist Rasha Kelej, has directed and produced for the first time, a song by singers from 11 African countries for the first time together in three languages; English, French and Arabic to show support for medical workers around the world.
“The initiative supports the most vulnerable especially women who have difficulties in providing food as well as basic hygiene products for themselves and their families”
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, has directed and produced for the first time, a song by singers from 11 African countries in three languages; English, French and Arabic to show our support for medical workers around the world.
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, has directed and produced for the first time, a song by singers from 11 African countries in three languages; English, French and Arabic to show our support for medical workers around the world.
Merck Foundation marks World Health Day to raise awareness on Coronavirus.
Dr Rasha Kelej, the CEO of Merck Foundation started a campaign that breaks the stigma around infertility.
This is the first time in Africa and may be in the world that 11 singers from 11 African countries in three languages have participated in one song, to support the medical staff during this difficult time.
Through this song, singers representing Africa are expressing our love, respect and gratitude for doctors, nurses and health workers, the front lines of coronavirus battle.
The song recognizes the priceless contributions of health workers who risk their lives for humankind to stay safe in their homes.
Dr. Rasha Kelej said the song is to acknowledge the great sacrifice of doctors, nurses and medical workers during these tough times in Africa and across the world under the umbrella of her personal initiative, ‘Separated but Connected’.
An international non-profit organization, Merck Foundation, has produced a song to celebrate health workers in Africa who are in frontline fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Rasha Kelej, said the foundation has been empowering infertile women across Africa and has commenced work on breaking infertility stigma and building equitable and quality healthcare in Nigeria.
Merck Foundation partners with African First Ladies to announce the call for entries for Coronavirus ‘Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards for African countries.
The song is intended to show support for the work healthcare givers are providing during these troubling times in Africa and across the world under the umbrella of her personal initiative, “Connected but Separated.”
Rasha Kelej the CEO of Merck Foundation has spear headed an African star featured song to show support to the medical workers who are battling the Coronavirus pandemic.
The song which is titled “My White Army” has been produced and directed by Kelej and it has been sang in English, French and Arabic so that the message can reach out to many in the world.
This unsettling period due to the coronavirus scare is difficult for everyone – both physically and mentally
All journalists from Print, Online, Radio and Multimedia Platforms from African countries that speak English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese are invited to send their entries for the awards
The song, ‘My White Army’ features singers from 11 African countries and is sung in three languages; English, French and Arabic to show support for medical workers around the world.
Merck Foundation has joined hands with First Ladies on the African continent to raise awareness on the Coronavirus during Covid-19 lockdown.
Merck Foundation decided to initiate ‘Stay At Home’ Media awards in order to reward the journalists who are raising awareness in most effective and creative way on how to keep safe and keep physically & mentally healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown
Merck Foundation says it is satisfied with doctors going back to work in their countries after being trained to specialize in different fields.
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The First Lady of Liberia, H.E. Clar Marie Weah, together with the Ministries of Health, Education and Gender, Children & Social Protection, and others is expected to officially launch the Merck Foundation in the next two months.
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There is a huge need to create a culture shift to respect women whether they are mothers or not, the chief executive of the Merck Foundation
Infertility is a major reproductive health problem worldwide, however in Africa and other developing and under developed areas, the prevalence rate is high due to a number of factors.
One in every four couples in developing countries have been found to be affected by infertility with the burden feared to be gradually on the rise.
She is an African woman, a pharmacist who is passionate about raising awareness on discrimination and stigma that infertile women undergo.
The magnitude of the health challenges are very big to be addresses by one organization. The secret is in the private public partnership and to really get things done hands on, says Dr. Rasha
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation Interview for song ‘Life is Bigger’ with singer Tom Close.
This recognition is a reflection of Dr. Kelej’s achievements in African charitable work, and her success in launching “More Than a Mother” initiative, aimed at empowering infertile women through access to information, education, and health, as well as changing mindset.
Social distancing is a key aspect in minimizing the spread of the coronavirus. To this effect, Merck Foundation has partnered with African First Ladies to raise awareness on the importance of implementing social distancing.
“I feel highly blessed to have come into contact with the Merck Foundation program. Non- communicable disease prevention and management is an area that has been largely neglected in our country, says Merck Foundation Alumni
Women are not just mothers; they are productive members of society and should be respected. This book will help to disseminate this message to the children and youth of our nation," says, Dr. Rasha Kelej
First Lady Monica Geingos says it is wrong to still position motherhood and fatherhood as the ultimate goal for women and men. “If you cannot have children, you remain a human being.
During Merck More Than a Mother Launch in Namibia, Deputy health minister Juliet Kavetuna said, infertility is a condition not a sickness.
Involvement of prominent individuals has added great traction to the campaign created by Merck Foundation to address the issue of infertility.
Merck Foundation is committed to lead Africa to a better future through shaping the landscape of cancer care in the continent, said Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
Under the Sustainability Initiative, the foundation will promote education, engage and empower youth and young entrepreneurs through access to information, and change the mindsets of youth in order to enrich their understanding of sustainability
Merck has been at the forefront in empowering childless women across Africa and Asia to give them hope and strength to overcome the numerous challenges they face in their communities.
Merck Foundation runs a project called ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign which seeks to amplify the worth of women even when they have no children as their importance to society goes beyond being just a mother.
innovation and equitable healthcare solutions under the Merck Foundation will enable the continent to build advocacy to address health, social and economic challenges and empower women and youth
Through this story, Merck More Than a Father Campaign highlights the fact the infertility affects both men and women equally
During the Annual Conference of Merck Foundation, an amazing song was released with the aim to empower African girls and women in education and motivate them to pursue their dreams and reach their potential.
Dr. Kelej has been recognized for her efforts to empower women in general and infertile women in particular through the “Merck More Than a Mother” campaign, which is a strong movement that aims to empower women through access to information, education and change of mind-sets.
a song that aims at empowering African girls and women in education and to motivate them to pursue their dreams and reach their potential.
Merck Foundation and Ghana’s First Lady Rebecca Akufo Addo stepped up last week to raise awareness through music on building heath care in Africa.
It provided a great opportunity for the journalists to meet the experts and also to network with each other and work as a unit to eradicate the stigma around infertility in Liberia and rest of Africa.
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa and Dr. Rasha Kelej fight alongside other African First Ladies to end infertility stigma
The ‘Educating Linda’ project has been rolled out to help young unprivileged but brilliant, hardworking and sharp in class.
The song and its video have been composed. sung and produced by The First Lady of Burundi, Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza as her special contribution to support Merck More Than a Mother campaign.
H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGW, The First Lady of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother emphasized, “We welcome this important initiative of Merck Foundation in our country.
Merck Foundation will also be providing training in the fields of Fertility, Diabetes and Cancer to Guinean doctors to build healthcare capacity in the country.
Merck Foundation provides their first ‘Health Media Training’ in partnership with the First Lady of the Kingdom of Lesotho
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation explained “This song is part of Merck More than a Mother Movement to discover African talent that can produce songs, music, movies and fashion to address the stigma of infertility to sensitize African communities
The 6 winners got an opportunity to exhibit their designs during Zambia Fashion Week with the aim to empower infertile and childless women. The theme of the ceremony was #NoToInferrtilityStigma
During Merck Africa Asia Luminary, in order to contribute to the social and economic development of Africa and Asia, more than 1000 healthcare providers, policymakers, academia, researchers and health media from 60 Sub- Saharan African countries participated
Merck Foundation will provide one and two years Oncology Fellowship to doctors to improve access to equitable cancer care in the country..Know More here
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Merck Foundation to provide One and two Year on-line Post-graduate Diabetes Diploma and Masters from South Wales University for more than 180 doctors from 34 countries in Africa and Asia.
"Media plays an important role in sensitizing the society. It can help in breaking the stigma around infertility, says, Dr Rasha Kelej.
Merck Foundation will also be working closely with the Office of First Lady to support the establishment of first ever public IVF centre in the country by providing technical advice and training to medical and paramedical staff.
Entries can be submitted till 30th June 2019 more details inside..
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in an exclusive interview on a wide range of issues, with The Light Magazine
The Head of State of Zambia, H.E. EDGAR LUNGU emphasized, “The government will support initiatives that are aimed at addressing infertility in the country
"I am very proud that 11 African First Ladies have partnered with Merck Foundation and have become the Ambassadors of our unique and historic campaign "Merck more than a Mother" to empower infertile women and eliminate the stigma around infertility in their countries and across Africa.", said Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation.
The applicants are requested to send the sketches of their creations as an attachment on email: info@merck-foundation.com. The closing date for applications is 30th of June 2019.
Through this program, Merck Foundation has enrolled and provided clinical training in Oncology to 57 candidates from more than 21 African countries. We will soon scale up and strengthen our efforts and activities in more countries”, emphasized Dr. Rasha Kelej.
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation met His Excellency MACKY SALL, The President of Senegal to discuss..
"I strongly believe in the critical role media play to sensitize communities." says Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO Merck Foundation
The First Lady applauded Merck Foundation for the critical role it has been playing in the socio-economic development of especially Ghanaian Women
Merck Foundation awards the First Lady of Central African Republic to acknowledge her efforts to empower infertile women as ambassador for Merck More than a Mother
Merck Foundation underscored their partnership with the First Lady and ministry of Health of C.A.R.
Merck Foundation to provide One Year on-line Post-graduate Diploma in Diabetes Management from UK to the winners of the Merck Diabetes Award 2017
"I am proud to acknowledge 'Merck More Than a Mother' heroines in the heart of Africa, celebrating women empowerment every day," says Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation
Prof. Frank Stangnberg-Haverkamp Meets the President of Niger H.E. Mahamadou Issoufou to Discuss Merck Foundation Commitment towards Niger
“Merck More Than a Mother” initiative aims to empower infertile women through access to information, education and health and by changing mind-sets.
Merck Foundation has provided training to over 50 fertility specialists and embryologists from Africa and Asia
"We are committed to lead Africa to a better future through changing the landscape of Cancer care in the continent, says Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
“I strongly believe in the critical role media play to sensitize communities, emphasized, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
Merck Foundation connects Africa to India, to build the fertility care capacity in the African And Asian continents.
Merck Foundation in partnership with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), conducted ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ panel at their Regional conference 2018, in Dubai.
Merck Foundation in partnership with the First Lady of Chad commits to building healthcare capacity in the country with special focus on Cancer, Diabetes, and Infertility.
Merck Foundation appointed the H.E Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, the First Lady of The Gambia as an ambassador of ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ campaign in The Gambia
Marking the “World Cancer Day” at African Union Assembly, Merck Foundation pledges to continue their commitment to provide oncology fellowship program across Africa in partnership with African First Ladies
he signing ceremony was witnessed by YB Datuk Dr. Mary Yap Kain Ching, Deputy Minister of Higher Education Malaysia.
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, and the Tata Memorial centre, a premier cancer centre in India, announced today the signing of an MOU, aimed to provide fellowship program to Africa candidates.
This song will add significant value to influence the culture change we are advocating says, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
I strongly believe in the critical role the media play in sensitizing communities, says Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation.
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany conducted their First Merck Health Media Training in Nairobi, Kenya. The training program was attended by over 200 journalists representin
While medical research shows that struggles by couples to conceive can often be attributed to the male partner‚ it remains a lonely and shameful stigma.
Research has shown that 50 per cent of infertility cases are attributed to men, not women
Following the ‘We Can. I can’ theme of ‘World Cancer Day 2016-18’ Merck Foundation commits to building cancer care capacity in Africa and developing countries
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) invites you to participate in the FIGO Regional Conference of Middle East and Africa scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 11 to 13 April 2018.
In 2017, Through their Merck cancer access program, Merck foundation partnered with Tata Memorial center and Maharashtra University to provide one and two years oncology fellowship program for more than 30 Doctors from African countries
The First Ladies of Central African Republic, Gambia, Chad, Niger and Republic of Guinea announced they will be ambassadors for Merck More Than a Mother campaign in their countries.
An interview of Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Nation Media Group, Kenya
From India to Malaysia, Merck Foundation continues their collaborative efforts to build healthcare capacity in Africa and Developing Countries.
Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Dr Mary Yap Kain Ching witnessed the event.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by YB Datuk Dr.Mary Yap Kain Ching, Deputy Minister of Higher Education Malaysia.
More than 450 African healthcare providers, policy makers and researchers from Africa and Asia benefited from the luminary sessions.
Merck Foundation affirmed their support to the Cancer institute's role as a regional centre of excellence for East Africa
Guest of honour, Prof. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp affirms Merck’s long term partnership with African countries
Dr. Rasha Kelej appointed as a Chief Executive Officer of the Merck Foundation
H.E. President of the Republic of Liberia and Africa’s First Female Head of State Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has awarded a “Medal of Honour” to Prof. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Executive Board and Family Board of E. Merck KG in recognition of Merck’s efforts to empower African women and girls in the fields of science and technology where they are currently under-represented.
“Merck More than a Mother” initiative in partnership with Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE), conducted a panel to address challenges and solutions to access to regulated fertility care in Africa and Asia.
Infertility is Not a Stigma: Merck More than a Mother championed by Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari continues its quest to empower more infertile women; this time in Nigeria
"Merck More than a Mother" campaign in Africa for the first time in Uganda as part of the Merck CAP.The campaign was first implemented in Kenya in 2015 and will be implemented this year in Uganda.
Merck continues their commitment for the second year to empower infertile women in Uganda through improving access to information, health, change of mind-set and economic empowerment.
Merck, through its ‘Merck More than a Mother’ initiative in partnership with Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE), conducted a panel to address challenges and solutions to improve access to regulated fertility care in Africa and Asia.
Monrovia, Liberia, March 8, 2017 — Merck, a leading science and technology company, today marks “International Women’s Day” with the launch of “Merck More than a Mother” and “Merck STEM for Girls and Women” program for the first time in Liberia.
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta held talks with the First Lady of Central African Republic Madam Brigitte Toudore, Member of Executive Board and CEO of Merck Healthcare Dr. Belen Garijo and Chief Social Officer of Merck Healthcare Dr. Rasha Kelej. They agreed to scale up programs aimed at empowering women in Africa.
Rasha Kelej (center), Chief Social Officer, Merck Healthcare and the initiator of "Merck More than a Mother" initiative and Joyce Lay, Member of Parliament, Taita Taveta and the initiative's Ambassador in Kenya admire potato chips cooked by Grace Kambini with an improved cooking stove provided by through 'Empowering Berna' Project
“Merck More than a Mother” high level panel calls for action to improve access to regulated fertility care and empowering infertile women in Africa
Merck More than a Mother campaign launched in Nigeria was championed by the country’s first lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Aisha Buhari. The launch held in Abuja, Nigeria is in partnership with Senate Commission on Health; Ministry of Health; Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and Future Assured organization.
women cancer survivors and build cancer care capacity in Africa. These efforts are contributing to what ‘We Can’ do together to reduce the global burden of cancer in developing countries.
Merck in partnership with “Women for Cancer” started this initiative with the aim to empower women cancer survivors in Africa through supporting them to establish their own small business so that they can lead an independent and productive life.
The winner from each university has been granted a one year postgraduate diabetes diploma in South Wales University, United Kingdom
“Merck More than a Patient” Initiative in partnership with “Women for Cancer” to empower women cancer survivors in Africa
Merck kicks off their social media campaign to raise awareness about diabetes early detection and prevention as part of Merck Capacity Advancement Program- CAP
A new oncology fellowship at the University of Nairobi aims to improve access to cancer care and strengthen the healthcare system in emerging markets.
Through “Empowering Berna” project “Merck More than a Mother” will support infertile women who can’t bear children anymore to establish their small business so that they can re-build their own independent and happier lives
During the 11th African Congress for Women Entrepreneurs, Professor Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, chairman of Executive Board and Family Board of Merck KGaA, received the 'African Alliances He for She Award' for Women Empowerment
“Merck More than a Mother’s” efforts received big support in Finland from a high level panel of ministers, parliamentarians, academia, International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS), African Fertility Society and global fertility experts.
“Merck More than a Mother” initiative will support Jackline Mwende, the recent victim of infertility stigma, throughout the rest of her life after having her hands chopped off by her husband for failing to bear children.
During “Merck Jakarta Diabetes Day”, More Than 30,000 Community Members will receive free diabetes screening in collaboration with Jakarta Government
A new initiative ‘Empowering Berna’ announced to empower underprivileged infertile women
A new initiative ‘Empowering Berna’ announced to empower underprivileged infertile women
Merck joined hands with Uganda Ministry of Health to raise awareness about cancer early detection