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Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (4)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (6)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (7)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (8)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Gabon at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (9)
    • (L-R) The First Lady of Sao Tome, Gabon and Angola with Merck Foundation CEO at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The First Lady of Gabon and 13 African and Asian First Ladies to underscore their partnerships to strengthen healthcare capacity

Merck Foundation, together with the Office of the First Lady of Gabon, recently conducted their first Health Media Training program with the aim to build the capacity of local media representatives to raise awareness on critical social and health issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, strengthened its long-term partnerships to enhance healthcare capacity and scholarship programs through high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, and The First Lady of the Gabonese Republic, H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, who is also the…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with Merck Foundation Oncology Alumni
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (4)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (6)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej Drives Impactful Change in Cardiovascular Preventive, Cardiology, Hypertension, and Diabetes Care Across Africa and Beyond by Empowering Local Doctors Through 925 Merck foundation Scholarships from 52 Countries

Merck Foundation has launched a range of community awareness initiatives aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle, and emphasizing the prevention, early detection, and effective management of diabetes and hypertension

Merck Foundation in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2500 scholarships, 925 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity & Weight Management; and One Year Fellowship program for…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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    • AFC closes a landmark US$524 million-equivalent dual-currency Samurai term loan — its largest to date — underscoring rising Japanese investor confidence in Africa’s growth story
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Africa Finance Corporation Raises Record US$524m in Dual-Currency Samurai Loan Facility

The transaction marks AFC’s largest Samurai loan to date and reinforces the Corporation’s growing footprint in Japan’s capital markets

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has closed a landmark US$524 million equivalent dual-currency Samurai term loan facility. The transaction marks AFC’s largest Samurai loan to date and reinforces the Corporation’s growing footprint in Japan’s capital markets amid rising investor confidence in its credit fundamentals.…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO along with 14 First Ladies during 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO along with 14 First Ladies during 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
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Merck Foundation Conducted their Health Media Training during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit to support girl education and break infertility stigma

During the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative -MFFLI Summit, two important occasions were marked; the 8th Anniversary of Merck Foundation and 13 years of Merck Foundation’s development programs

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025, in presence of Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and African & Asian First Ladies, who are the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”.…

The Emirates Group

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    • Explore more cities in one trip with the Emirates Asia Pass
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Explore more cities in one trip with the Emirates Asia Pass

Travel to multiple destinations across Southeast Asia in one single booking: Connecting Africa to Southeast Asia with the Emirates Asia Pass

Emirates (https://www.Emirates.com) has announced the introduction of the Emirates Asia Pass, providing travellers in the specific African Emirates markets with enhanced access to Southeast Asia. The pass is available to customers in South Africa, Kenya, Senegal, Uganda, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Congo, Tanzania, and Egypt, offering a streamlined and flexible…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their Africa Asia Luminar (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their Africa Asia Luminar (3)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (4)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (6)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (7)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (8)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (9)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and The Gambia First Lady welcomed First Ladies of Africa, Ministers and participants at 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025

Together with The Gambia First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 94 scholarships for local doctors in The Gambia in many critical and underserved specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia & Ambassador of Merck…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
    • The First Lady of Angola during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Cabo Verde during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Central African Republic during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Gabon during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Ghana during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Kenya during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Liberia during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Maldives during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Mozambique during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Nigeria during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Sao Tome and Principe during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Senegal during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of The Gambia during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Zimbabwe during the Merck Foundation
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Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa & Asia call for action to Build Healthcare and Media capacity, Break Infertility Stigma & Support Girl Education during 2025 Merck Foundation First Ladies initiative - MFFLI

I was pleased to hear from the First Ladies of Africa and Asia about the remarkable progress they have achieved in their countries

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June. The summit was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,…

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (5)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (6)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (7)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (8)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (9)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with African First Ladies during their Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (10)
    • Message from Merck Foundation CEO on World Diabetes Day 2025 (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marks ‘World Diabetes Day’ 2025: Transforming Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Preventive Care in Africa and Asia by Providing 925 Scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 Countries

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) Diabetes Report, around 24 million adults (aged 20–79) in the African region were living with diabetes in 2021

Merck Foundation, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health, and Medical Societies, has provided 925 scholarships, out of a total of 2400+ scholarships, for one-year Postgraduate Diplomas and two-year Master’s Degrees in Diabetes, Endocrinology, Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, and Obesity & Weight Management, as well as…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO, along with 14 First Ladies during 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit in Dubai
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO, along with The First Ladies of Africa and Asia during 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit in Dubai (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with The First Ladies of Africa and Asia marked Infertility Awareness Month during their Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025

Merck Foundation is transforming the Patient care landscape and making history together with their partners in Africa, Asia, and beyond

Link to the Inaugural Session of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025: https://apo-opa.co/4p6eQE7 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.…

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Kenya: Ambassador Guo Haiyan Visits Egerton University

The Kenyan side expressed gratitude to Ambassador Guo for presenting the scholarships to the students of Egerton University and spoke highly of the cooperative achievements between Egerton University and Nanjing Agricultural University

On November 5, Ambassador Guo Haiyan visited Egerton University located in Nakuru County. During her visit, Ambassador Guo presented the "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship" to students of Egerton University, toured the China-Kenya Agricultural Demonstration Park, the China-Kenya Joint Laboratory on Crop Molecular Biology, and the Confucius Institute at Egerton University. Ambassador Guo also held meetings with…