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Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (5)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (6)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (7)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (8)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (9)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (10)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (11)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (13)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (14)
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Merck Foundation and African and Asian First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” in Three Languages to Raise Awareness on Cancer Early Detection and prevention with special focus on Children Cancer

The storybook and animation film were launched by Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO, together with First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, released a new children’s storybook and its animation film adaptation titled “Ray of Hope” to raise awareness about cancer, with a special focus on early detection, prevention and access to quality cancer…

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    • Dr Rasha Kelej named as one of most influential Africans (1)
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    • Dr Rasha Kelej named as one of most influential Africans (2)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
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New African Magazine of United Kingdom (UK) recognizes Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Rasha Kelej as One of ‘100 Most Influential Africans 2025’ for Transforming Healthcare and Empowering Women & Girls, shares Recognition with Presidents of Angola, South Africa, and Ghana

Under Dr. Rasha Kelej ‘s leadership, Merck Foundation has been running impactful programs like their “Scholaship Program for Healthcare Providers” to transform the patient care landscape and improving access to quality & equitable healthcare solutions

The President of Angola, H.E. JOÃOLOURENÇO, The President of South Africa, H.E. CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, The President of Ghana, H.E. JOHN MAHAMA and Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej recognized amongst the  100 Most influential Africans 2025 by New African Magazine, UK. Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO recognized for the seventh…

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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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    • (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…

OPIT - Open Institute of Technology

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OPIT - Open Institute of Technology Welcomes New African Students as the January 2026 Computer Science Intake Opens

African professionals looking to boost their careers in software development, AI, cybersecurity, or data science can now apply for OPIT’s January 2026 BSc in Computer Science intake

The EU-accredited online institution responds to the growing demand for AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Science skills by providing flexible learning opportunities for students from around the world. Responding to Africa’s Growing Demand for Digital Skills Throughout African markets, businesses in the banking, energy, telecom, logistics, IT services, and public administration…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) Celebrate Graduation of First Cohort of Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Program

Twenty-nine entrepreneurs from 20 IsDB Member Countries successfully completed the program, which included online learning modules as well as rigorous in-person training delivered by MBSC faculty and IsDBI experts

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) and Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Program, a flagship joint initiative designed to nurture entrepreneurial leaders across IsDB Member Countries. The ceremony took place on 11…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Zimbabwe First Lady to mark the 7th Anniversary of their Partnership (1)
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Merck Foundation Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the First Lady of Zimbabwe Celebrate 7 Years of Long-Term Partnership to Train healthcare providers, Support Infertile Women & Girl Education

Merck Foundation has conducted six editions of their Health Media Training for the Zimbabwean journalists in order to empower them to raise awareness about sensitive issues

Merck Foundation marked a milestone of providing 166 scholarships for Zimbabwean doctors in 44 critical specialties during their annual Alumni Summit – Celebrating 7 years of partnership between Merck Foundation and Zimbabwe First Lady and Government, and a remarkable legacy of transforming the country’s patient care landscape. Merck Foundation Zimbabwe…

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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)
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    • 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)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with the First Ladies of Gambia, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
    • 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…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
    • 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 CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej and Cabo Verde First Lady sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to underscores their long-term partnership to strengthen healthcare capacity

Merck Foundation together with the office of The First Lady of Cabo Verde has also conducted 2 editions of Online Health Media Training to emphasize on the critical role of media in addressing critical social and health issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany sign MoU to underscored their long-term partnership to strengthen healthcare capacity in Cabo Verde during a high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and The First Lady of Cabo Verde, H.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO who is…

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    • The Standards for Official Statistics on Climate – Health Interactions (SOSCHI) Conference Calls for Stronger Climate–Health Indicators to Guide Policy and Protect Communities (1)
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The the Standards for Official Statistics on Climate – Health Interactions (SOSCHI) Conference Calls for Stronger Climate–Health Indicators to Guide Policy and Protect Communities

The call followed three days of dialogue and technical exchange at the Standards for Official Statistics on Climate – Health Interactions (SOSCHI) Conference held in Kigali from 3 to 5 December 2025

A Conference bringing together African government officials, scientific institutions, development partners and global organisations from 23 countries, issued a clear call to strengthen climate–health intelligence. It emphasised that countries will remain vulnerable to climate hazards unless they build and sustain systems that measure how climate change affects human health. The…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Technical Education

The Minister of Education and Technical Education offered a presentation on the execution status of teaching Programming and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the curricula for the first year of secondary school

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Education and Technical Education Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that  the meeting reviewed several ministry work files. The Minister of Education and Technical Education offered a presentation on…