Merck Foundation
The Philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA
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A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE CAN LEAD A HEALTHY AND FULFILLING LIFE
The Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology. Our efforts are primarily focused on improving access to quality and equitable healthcare solutions in underserved communities, building healthcare and scientific research capacity and empowering people in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a special focus on women and youth.
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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej at Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS 2021 Awards ceremony
A report by MBC about Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej's journey in transforming patient care, empowering women and supporting girl education in Africa
Report on Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO, by MBC, Dubai
Educating Linda Song- 'Tu Podes Sim' by Hot Blaze and Tamyris Moiane from Mozambique
Educating Linda Song: “Girl Can" by Irene Logan and Cwesi Oteng from Liberia and Ghana
Merck Foundation Health Media Training for The Gambia Media Fraternity
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Merck Foundation Response to Covid-19 pandemic.
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Messages From Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
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Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies raise...
Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies congratulate the winners of Merck...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies announce the...
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Merck Foundation CEO inaugurated their first Health Media...
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Merck Foundation conducts their Africa Research Summit -...
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Senator, Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO on a mission to...
She is also a producer & director of various inspiring music videos, short...Read More
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation in an...
Dr Rasha Kelej is the brain behind the establishment of Merck Foundation and...Read More
Fundação Merck lança duas novas canções ‘Girl Can’...
A Fundação Merck também lançou um livro de histórias para crianças ‘Not...Read More
Merck Foundation awards the First Lady of Malawi for her...
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. MONICA CHAWERA, The First Lady of Malawi and...Read More
Merck Foundation Calls for Application for Scholarships for...
1200 doctors from 44 countries have already benefitted from Merck Foundation...Read More
Merck Foundation and African First Ladies mark “World...
Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of...Read More
“90 minutes with Merck Foundation CEO”, launched as new...
90 Minutes with Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO is a new...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO celebrated the Winners of ‘More Than...
Merck Foundation CEO Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej celebrated the winners of Merck...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO and The Gambia First Lady co-chaired...
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and The Gambia First Lady meet 35 Merck Foundation...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO and Zimbabwe First Lady co-chaired 2021...
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Zimbabwe First Lady meet more than 100 Merck...Read More
Forbes article; The Egyptian Senator, African Woman CEO,...
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Merck Foundation Health Media Training to be organized...
Merck Foundation in partnership with Media Trust Board, Mauritius to conduct...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO and Burundi First Lady co-chaired 2021...
Merck Foundation - Burundi Annual Summit 2021 conducted to discuss joint...Read More
La Fondation Merck et La Première Dame du Zimbabwe font don...
La Fondation Merck et la Première Dame du Zimbabwe annoncent également 6...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO felicitates winners of ‘Merck...
50 Winners from 16 African Countries were celebrated at Merck Foundation Africa...Read More
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej in an exclusive cover interview...
Merck Foundation works for building and transforming healthcare capacity, and...Read More
Merck Foundation Health Media Training and Media Awards 2021...
The Merck Foundation Health Media Training was attended by African, Asian, and...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO and Botswana First Lady inaugurate STOP...
The Poster Contest was held with the aim to prevent Gender-Based Violence and...Read More
Merck Foundation brings 26 African Ministers together to...
This year, the Summit mainly addressed the importance of Empowering women and...Read More
Zambia President and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp...
The 8th Edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” was co-chaired by...Read More
Merck Foundation in Media
Merck Foundation announced 67 winners of Merck Foundation...
Merck Foundation received a great response from African journalists in the form...Read More
Merck Foundation announces 63 winners of Merck Foundation...
The awards were announced by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation...Read More
La Fondation Merck a annoncé les lauréates des prix des...
La Fondation Merck a également annoncé l'appel à candidatures pour les prix...Read More
Rasha Kelej, a Senator and Merck Foundation CEO, Africa's...
Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, an African woman to hold the position of the first CEO...Read More
Merck Foundation Released Children Storybook Not Who You Are...
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, released two...Read More
The President of Tanzania, Merck Foundation CEO, The Prime...
Dr. Rasha Kelej has been recognized for her efforts to transform patient care in...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO and Zimbabwe First Lady co-chaired 2021...
Moreover, together with Zimbabwe First Lady, Merck Foundation has introduced 6...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO launches “I CAN-Mentorship Program”...
This mentorship program will allow the selected mentees to connect with Senator...Read More
Merck Foundation organized virtual Health Media Training in...
To break Infertiliy stigma and support girl education and raise awareness about...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO and Burundi First Lady co-chaired 2021...
The videoconference was held to discuss joint programs conducted by Merck...Read More
Nous Ferons Partie De L'histoire De L'afrique ; C'est Notre...
Et bien sûr, nous avons eu une diffusion en direct avec 75 000 participants de...Read More
Merck Foundation & First Ladies Recognized Winners Of...
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck...Read More
How One Egyptian Senator Is Working To Lower Infertility...
Meet UAE-based Dr. Rasha Kelej, as she shares with Bazaar what's she's doing to...Read More
African Media professionals equipped with health reporting...
The training was conducted by Merk Foundation health experts and media guru as...Read More
WE WILL BE PART OF AFRICA’S HISTORY; THIS IS OUR...
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation in an exclusive interview with...Read More
Le Président de la Zambie et le Prof. Dr. Frank...
es Premières Dames Africaines d’Angola, du Botswana, du Burkina Faso, du...Read More
Testimonials of Merck Foundation Alumni
Dr. Sofia Jarombwereni Natshikare Nepembe, Namibia
Merck Capacity Advancement Program
Postgraduate Diploma in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine
“ In Namibia, we don't have many studies which look into the prevalence of......Read More
Dr. Paul Kamfwa, Zambia
Gynecologic Oncology Fellow | 2018
Merck Foundation Alumni
“ I will be the first gynecologic oncologist in Zambia, thanks to Merck Oncology......Read More
Dr. Lughano Ndovie, Namibia
Advanced ART and Fertility Specialists Training | 2019
Merck foundation Alumni
“ What a great honor and privilege to be part of such a prestigious Fertility......Read More
Merck Foundation More Than A Mother ambassadors
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
H.E. Mrs. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Republic of Zimbabwe
H.E. Mrs. FATIMA MAADA BIO, The First Lady of Republic of Sierra Leone
H.E. Dr. Mrs. AISHA MUHAMMADU BUHARI, The First Lady of Federal Republic of Nigeria
H.E. Mrs. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Republic of Namibia
H.E. Mrs. ISAURA FERRÃO NYUSI, The First Lady of the Republic of Mozambique
H.E. Mrs. MONICA CHAKWERA, The First Lady of Republic of Malawi
H.E. Mrs. CLAR MARIE WEAH, The First Lady of Republic of Liberia
H.E. Mrs. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO, The First Lady of Republic of Ghana
H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Republic of The Gambia
H.E. Madam DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI, The First Lady of Democratic Republic of the Congo
H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central African Republic
H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady of Republic of Burundi
H.E. Mrs. NEO JANE MASISI, The First Lady of Republic of Botswana
H.E. Mrs. ESTHER LUNGU, The Former First Lady of Republic of Zambia
H.E. Madam AÏSSATA ISSOUFOU MAHAMADOU, The Former First Lady of Republic of Niger
H.E. PROFESSOR GERTRUDE MUTHARIKA, the Former First Lady of Republic of Malawi
H.E. Madam DJÈNÈ CONDÉ, The Former First Lady of Republic of Guinea Conakry
H.E. Madam HINDA DÉBY ITNO, The Former First Lady of Republic of Chad
H.E Madam DENISE NKURUNZIZA, the Former First Lady of Republic of Burundi
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