Harare [Zimbabwe]/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 23 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, for the first time physically in Zimbabwe, officially launched their programs in partnership with H.E. Dr AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe and the Ambassador of Merck Foundation 'More Than a Mother' together with Ministry of Health and Child Care, at the State House of Zimbabwe, the programs which started in 2019 aim to transform patient care, build healthcare capacity, break the stigma of infertility, empower women, support girl education in Zimbabwe and the rest of Africa. Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of the "More Than a Mother" Campaign emphasized, "I am honoured to meet my dear sister, H.E. Dr AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe and the Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother at the State House of Zimbabwe for the fi
Freetown [Sierra Leone]/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met H.E. DR. JULIUS MAADA BIO, The President of Sierra Leone and H.E. FATIMA MAADA BIO, The First Lady of Sierra Leone and Ambassador of Merck Foundation 'More Than a Mother', during her visit to Sierra Leone and participating as a guest of honor at the 10th African reproductive and sexual rights of women. Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" was invited by the First Lady of Sierra Leone to participate at the 10th African Conference on Sexual Health and Rights hosted by the Office of the First Lady in Freetown, the Republic of Sierra Leone, to deliver the keynote speech to advocate for women reproductive and sexual health and rights, during a high-level Meeting themed - Women Renaissance and closing ceremony chaired by th
Accra [Ghana]/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 16 (ANI/BusinessWire India): The CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany launched "Our Africa" TV Program during an exclusive premiere in Ghana. "Because I Want to Be" TV Program by The Office of the First Lady of Ghana was also launched during the same premier. 'Our Africa by Merck Foundation' is a pan-African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift about wide range of social and health issues across Africa. The show is co-hosted by Brian Mulondo from Uganda. The TV program is being broadcasted on GH One TV Ghana, LNTV Liberia and AYV Sierra Leone and posted on all social media channels of Merck Foundation and TV channels. "Our Africa by Merck Foun
Bangui [Central African Republic]/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 10 (ANI/BusinessWire India): CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recognized the felicitation ceremony held by H.E. BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central Africa & Ambassador of Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" and H.E. BAZOUM HADIZA MABROUK, The First Lady of Niger & Ambassador of "Educating Linda" to award the Winners of Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2021 from their respective countries. Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of "More Than a Mother" campaign expressed, "I am thankful to my dear sisters H.E. BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central African Republic (CAR) & Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" and H.E. BAZOUM HADIZA MABROUK, The First Lady of Niger & Ambassador of "Educating Linda", for conducting the award ceremony and personally handing over th
Accra [Ghana]/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 23 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany released the Tenth Episode of their TV program - "Our Africa by Merck Foundation" at 2 pm on Sunday, July 17, 2022, on GH One TV, Ghana, repeated on Monday on July 18 at 1:30 pm. The rest of the 15 episodes will be aired on GH One TV Ghana every Sunday at 2 pm and repeated every Monday at 1:30 pm. The TV program is also being broadcasted on KTN, Kenya and NTV, Uganda, LNTV, Liberia, and also posted on all social media channels of Merck Foundation and of KTN, NTV, GH One TV and LNTV. The Tenth episode of "Our Africa by Merck Foundation" TV program addresses the sensitive issue of "Breaking Infertility Stigma". The previous episodes of TV program have addressed issues such as - Importance of early detection and prevention of Diabetes, Supporting Girl Education, promoting a Healthy Lifestyle, Ending Female Genital Mutilat