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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Merck Foundation Burundi Annual Summit 2021
Burundi success story of Merck Foundation Alumni, Dr. Ndikumana Sudi Diabetes Scholarship Graduate
8th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary - VC Summit 2021
Merck Foundation More Than a Mother Song by Cwesi Oteng & Adina from Ghana
Merck Foundation CEO Rasha Kelej Speech, MF Health Media Training at their 8th Africa Asia Luminary
Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - VC Summit 2020
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Messages From Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
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The last date of applying for the program is 30th July 2021.Read More
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Merck Foundation CEO and Burundi First Lady co-chaired 2021...
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Merck Foundation and Nigeria First Lady launched 6 Awards...
The awards have been announced in Nigeria and the rest of Africa in partnership...Read More
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Merck Foundation and African First Ladies announce “More...
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Merck Foundation CEO felicitates winners of ‘Merck...
50 Winners from 16 African Countries were celebrated at Merck Foundation Africa...Read More
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Merck Foundation Health Media Training and Media Awards 2021...
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Merck Foundation CEO and Botswana First Lady inaugurate STOP...
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Merck Foundation marks “World Hypertension Day 2021” in...
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Merck Foundation brings 26 African Ministers together to...
This year, the Summit mainly addressed the importance of Empowering women and...Read More
Merck Foundation partner with Africa Reproductive Care...
This partnership is part of the Merck Foundation More than a Mother initiative.Read More
Zambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Rasha...
Till today about 100,000 participants, healthcare providers, policymakers, and...Read More
Zambia President and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp...
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Zambia President, H.E. Dr. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU inaugurates...
More than 100,000 participants, healthcare providers, policymakers, and academia...Read More
Merck Foundation and African First Ladies plan to launch...
Merck Foundation, year to date, in partnership with African First Ladies and...Read More
Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies mark...
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La Fondation Merck et La Première Dame du Burundi ont...
soutenu les familles de plus de 50 travailleurs occasionnels de la capitale du...Read More
Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies marks...
“Empowering women and girls is the spirit of everything we do at Merck...Read More
Merck Foundation trained 70 African doctors to be the first...
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Senator Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation named among...
NAW: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, is truly a force of nature and one of Africa’s...Read More
Merck Foundation in Media
This Egyptian Senator, African Woman CEO, Fashion Icon,...
Rasha Kelej is the brain behind the inspiring ‘More Than A Mother’ campaign...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
Merck Foundation and Nigeria First Lady Announce 6 Awards...
Through these awards we would like to encourage our media, fashion, film making...Read More
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Merck Foundation & First Ladies Recognized Winners Of...
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WE WILL BE PART OF AFRICA’S HISTORY; THIS IS OUR...
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Merck Foundation brings 26 African Ministers together to...
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African Media professionals equipped with health reporting...
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Le Président de la Zambie et le Prof. Dr. Frank...
es Premières Dames Africaines d’Angola, du Botswana, du Burkina Faso, du...Read More
Merck Foundation has commenced the 8th Merck Africa Asia...
Senator Dr. Kelej indicated that the 8th Luminary brings together 13 African...Read More
La Fondation Merck et 18 Premières Dames d’Afrique...
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Lutte Contre Le Cancer : Merck Foundation Et La Première...
La célébration le 4 février dernier qui est la journée mondiale de lutte...Read More
Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies announce the...
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Testimonials of Merck Foundation Alumni
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
Merck foundation Alumni
Merck foundation Alumni
“ What a great honor and privilege to be part of such a prestigious Fertility......Read More
Sr. Hileni Samuel, Namibia
Merck Foundation Nationwide Diabetes Blue Point Program.
Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes
Merck foundation Alumni
“ We don't have enough specialists for Diabetes care in Namibia. I am the first......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. ESTHER LUNGU, The First Lady of Republic of Zambia
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. Madam DJÈNÈ CONDÉ, The First Lady of Republic of Guinea Conakry
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. 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 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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