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A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE CAN LEAD A HEALTHY AND FULFILLING LIFE
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, building healthcare, scientific research & media capacity, breaking infertility stigma and supporting girls' education.
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Dr. Rasha Kelej at Inauguration of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025
Highlights from Dr. Rasha Kelej’s Speech at the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025
Merck Foundation Chairman & CEO meet Nigeria First Lady, H.E. Senator, OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, - 2025
"Sugar free Jude" - Storybook Animation Films By Merck Foundation to promote awareness on Diabetes
President of Tanzania, H.E SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN at 11th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej supports Girl Education through Educating Linda Program with African First Ladies
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Messages From Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej on providing 1050 scholarships out of their 2230 scholarships for women doctors as part of their Women Empowerment Efforts - Marking International...Read More
Message from Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Marking ‘World Art Day 2025’ through Our Pan African ‘Art and Fashion with Purpose’ Community and Awards in Partnership with Africa’s First...Read More
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej on Marking World Health Day 2025, Together with African First Ladies by Providing 2,250 Scholarships for Future Specialists in 44 Critical Medical Fields...Read More
Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Celebrating the 125 Winners of the 2024 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards and Announcing the 2025 Awards in Partnership with African First LadiesRead More
Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Congratulating H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, President of Tanzania, for Receiving the ‘Mother of the Nation Order’ from the President of the United...Read More
Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Marking ‘World Hypertension Day’ 2025 by Transforming Hypertension, Cardiovascular, and Diabetes Care through Scholarships and Community Awareness...Read More
Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Meeting H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of Nigeria, to Strengthen Healthcare and Social Impact ProgramsRead More
Message from Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI), on the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 in...Read More
Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Meeting H.E. Mrs. SAJIDHA MOHAMED, The First Lady of Maldives, to Discuss Scaling Up Joint Programs to Transform Patient Care and Address Critical Social...Read More
Message from Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, on Meeting HIS EXCELLENCY MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Mauritius, to Strengthen Healthcare and Empower Women in STEMRead More
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej on Being Recognized as One of the 100 Most Influential African Women 2024 for the Sixth YearRead More
Message from Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej about the 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, inaugurated by Tanzania President, Merck Foundation Chairman and herself, along with 15 First Ladies of African and...Read More
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej about the Merck Foundation Ghana Alumni Summit, Awards Ceremony 2024 & Health Media TrainingRead More
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej on Merck Foundation being voted as the "NGO OF THE YEAR 2024"Read More
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation Senator, Rasha Kelej to congratulate Hon. Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto for her new appointment as the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of LiberiaRead More
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej on conducting the Alumni Summit in Côte d’Ivoire to launch their Educating Linda program in partnership with Ministry of EducationRead More
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej on joining Burundi’s First Lady to inaugurate the First Public IVF center after training its staff to be the First Fertility Care Team in BurundiRead More
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej, announcing THE FIRST Diabetes animation movie by Merck Foundation - "Sugar-free Jude"Read More
Message from Senator, Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation on presenting Zambia's First Lady an award for her efforts as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to Build Healthcare capacity, Break Infertility Stigma, and...Read More
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator, Rasha Kelej on being awarded "Doctorate of Letters (D.Litt), Honoris Causa" by Krishna World UniversityRead More
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Merck Foundation Presents Our Africa by Merck Foundation (TV Program)
'Our Africa by Merck Foundation' TV Program | S1 EP6: Stop FGM
Promo of ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation ' TV program, Directed & Produced by Merck Foundation CEO Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
'Our Africa by Merck Foundation' TV Program | S1 EP1: Diabetes Awareness.
'Our Africa by Merck Foundation' TV Program | S1 EP2: Ending Child Marriage & Supporting Girl Education
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Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO meet Nigeria First Lady to start joint programs to transform...
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Merck Foundation CEO meets Mauritius President to share the Impact of their 100 Scholarships for...
Conducted the 4th Edition of their Health Media Training for the Mauritian Media RepresentativesRead
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Merck Foundation’s 7th Edition of First Ladies Initiative Summit Brings Together 14 African and...
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Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO meet Maldives First Lady to discuss scaling up of their joint...
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany underscored their long-term commitment...Read
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Merck Foundation CEO meets the 125 Winners from 36 Countries- “More Than a Mother” and...
Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition...Read
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Merck Foundation CEO raise awareness about health & social issues in Africa through their Our Africa...
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through...Read
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Merck Foundation provides close to 1050 scholarships out of their 2230 scholarships for women...
Merck Foundation, alongside African and Asian First Ladies, celebrated International Women’s Day...Read
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Merck Foundation Marks International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025 by providing Over 1000...
Merck Foundation annually launches their MARS Awards to encourage and recognize ‘Best African...Read
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Tanzania President, Namibia President Elect and Merck Foundation CEO named amongst 100 Most...
The list celebrates women for their excellence in leadership and performance, personal...Read
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Merck Foundation CEO Announced the Best African Women Researchers and African Young Researchers
Merck Foundation also announced the Call for Applications for new edition of Merck Foundation Africa...Read
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Tanzania President, Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with 15 First Ladies inaugurate their 11th...
Celebrating 7th Anniversary of Merck Foundation and marking 12-year journey of their development...Read
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Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies announce winners of their SONG Awards 2023 to Empower...
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African...Read
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Merck Foundation awarded the “NGO of the Year 2024” for Leading Community Empowerment in Africa...
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has been awarded as the “NGO of the...Read
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Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej awarded on International Women’s Day for her...
Under the leadership of Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation was also awarded the “Best...Read
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Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and First Ladies share their partnership journey in Transforming...
Celebrating 7th Anniversary of Merck Foundation and marking 12-year journey of their development...Read
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Merck Foundation celebrating legacy to transform patient care landscape in Africa together with...
Merck Foundation marked a milestone of providing 146 scholarships to Ghanian doctors in 42 critical...Read
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Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies Announced Winners of 2023 Film Awards to Support...
Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for two Merck Foundation FILM Awards in...Read
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Rasha Kelej & African First Ladies called for 2024 action to Build Health capacity, Break...
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Merck Foundation CEO meet President of Burundi to acknowledge Burundi First Lady’s efforts as...
Merck Foundation provided around 50 scholarships to doctors in 36 critical specialties in Burundi.Read
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Merck Foundation CEO meets Zimbabwe First Lady to underscore their long-term partnership to build...
Merck Foundation provided around 100 scholarships to doctors on 32 critical specialties in ZimbabweRead
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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and Africa’s First Ladies announce winners of Merck Foundation Fashion...
Merck Foundation CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia announce the Call for...Read
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First Diabetes Animation film by Merck Foundation as part of series of animation movies created for...
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Merck Foundation “Our Africa” TV Program – Tenth Episode on Breaking Infertility Stigma
“Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program is being broadcast on four Prime TV Channels across...Read
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Merck Foundation in Media
Des médecins mauriciens bientôt formés à la thérapie cellulaire CAR-T et à l’IA en...
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Merck Foundation renforce son action à Maurice avec des bourses pour 25 filles
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Santé : Les journalistes à travers leurs médias ont la capacité de briser la stigmatisation...
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Merck Foundation and African First Ladies Unite to Empower Girls and Women
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Merck Foundation Marks World Health Day 2025- Transforming Patient Care in Africa & Asia by...
Merck Foundation Marks World Health Day 2025 Transforming Patient Care in Africa & AsiaRead More
Leading with courage and conviction: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on empowering women, advancing...
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Merck Foundation CEO Acknowledge Burundi First Lady’s Efforts as Ambassador of More Than a Mother...
Merck Foundation provided around 50 scholarships to doctors in many critical and underserved medical...Read More
African First Ladies discuss Healthcare Capacity Building and Breaking Infertility Stigma at Merck...
Celebrating 6th Anniversary of Merck Foundation and marking 11-year journey of their development...Read More
Merck Foundation marking “World Heart Day” by providing out of 2080 scholarships, 830...
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Merck Foundation and Their “More Than a Mother” Ambassadors Mark International Women’s Day...
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Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej's Efforts in Healthcare and Women Empowerment Honored at
Under the leadership of Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation was also awarded the “Best...Read More
Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in...
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Merck Foundation raises awareness about Ending Child Marriage and Supporting Girl Education in...
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Merck Foundation CEO Together with First Ladies of Africa Mark International Women's Day 2025...
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Forbes Article talks about Merck Foundation CEO creating Songs With African Musicians to Raise...
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La Fondation Merck honore ses lauréats
Enfin, la CEO de la Fondation Merck a encouragé les lauréats de trois cycles de concours des...Read More
Humanitarian Awards Global unveils 100 Most Impactful 2022 Change Makers in Africa
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation recognized among the 100 inspiring and influential...Read More
Testimonials of Merck Foundation Alumni
Dr Adolphe MUHIRE, Rwanda
Merck Foundation Medical Oncology Fellowship | 2018
Merck Foundation Alumni
“ I am very delighted and honored to benefit from this great opportunity of Merck Foundation Scholarship of Master degree......Read
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Dr. Egide Rwasa, Burundi
Diabetes Mastercourse (French) | 2020
Merck Foundation Alumni
“ Personally, I have witnessed a triple impact, first on the personal level, on the patients and then on the community.......Read
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Dr. Moses Chirwa, Zambia
One year Postgraduate diploma in Sexual & Reproductive Medecine | 2020
Advanced ART and Fertility Specialist Training | 2018
Merck Foundation Alumni
“This training has helped me a lot in treating couples presenting with infertility. ...Read
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Merck Foundation Response to Covid-19 pandemic.
Merck Foundation More Than A Mother ambassadors
H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, The First Lady of the Gabonese Republic
H.E. Mrs. KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI, The First Lady of the Republic of Liberia
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe
H.E. Mrs. MUTINTA HICHILEMA, The First Lady of Republic of Zambia
H.E. Mrs. MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, The First Lady of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
H.E. Dr. FATIMA MAADA BIO, The First Lady of Republic of Sierra Leone
H.E. Madam. SAJIDHA MOHAMED, The First Lady of the Republic of Maldives
H.E. Mrs. MONICA CHAKWERA, The First Lady of Republic of Malawi
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. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO, The First Lady of Republic of Cabo Verde
H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady of Republic of Burundi
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