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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)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (12)
    • 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)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (15)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej with Africa First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” - A Storybook and Animation Film to strengthen Cancer Awareness and Resilience Among Children and Families

The storybooks will have a special message from Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, and African and Asian First Ladies for their respective countries

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…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Secures Strategic Partnership with Informa Markets to Scale the Africa CDC International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) and Other Flagship Events

Under this partnership, Africa CDC reinforces the institution’s central role in advancing continental priorities, including its 2023–2027 Strategic Plan and the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a London-listed global leader in events and knowledge services. The partnership will strengthen the planning, delivery, and sustainability of the Africa CDC International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA)…

State House Seychelles
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Appointment of the Secretary of State for Mental Health Care

Mrs. Naiken holds a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling from the University of Adelaide and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from Edith Cowan University

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mrs. Beryl Naiken as the Secretary of State for Mental Health Care. Mrs. Naiken holds a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling from the University of Adelaide and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from Edith Cowan University. She is currently…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Ministry of Health branch in Southern Red Sea (SRS) conducts activity assessment meetings

The administrators of the sub-zones underlined that health issues should not be left to a specific institution alone and called on the public and stakeholders to play their due part

The Ministry of Health branches in the sub-zones of Harsile, Iddi, and Tio in the Southern Red Sea Region conducted activity assessment meetings on 3, 8, and 9 January, respectively. According to reports presented by heads of health facilities in the sub-zones, it was indicated that, beyond providing regular awareness-raising…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
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United Nations (UN) Welcomes Japan’s US$10.5 Million Contribution to Humanitarian and Development Efforts in Ethiopia

The contribution will be mainly channelled through UN agencies to address urgent needs arising from climate shocks and displacement, while also strengthening resilience, livelihoods and essential services for vulnerable communities

The United Nations welcomes a generous contribution of US$10.5 million (approximately ETB 1.62 billion) from the Government of Japan to support critical humanitarian response, recovery and sustainable development in Ethiopia. The contribution will be mainly channelled through UN agencies to address urgent needs arising from climate shocks and displacement, while…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and H.E. Dr. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, First Lady of Mozambique and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - 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)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (4)
    • 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 Mozambique at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Mozambique at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Mozambique at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (3)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Mozambique at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (4)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Mozambique at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Mozambique at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (6)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Mozambique at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (7)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej discussed with Mozambique First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education

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

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Dr. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, First Lady of Mozambique and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025. The Summit which was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp,…

UN News
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Sudan war leaves millions hungry and displaced as health system nears collapse

The fighting has devastated infrastructure, fractured state institutions and left civilians exposed to widespread violence, displacement and deprivation

UN agencies warn that nearly three years of sustained violence, restricted humanitarian access and shrinking funding have pushed Sudan into what they describe as the largest humanitarian emergency in the world. An estimated 33.7 million people – around two thirds of the population – are expected to need humanitarian assistance…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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Emergent BioSolutions, PANTHER Partner to Advance Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)-Led MpOx Study

Launched in 2024, MOSA is a double-blind, platform-adaptive clinical trial designed to evaluate potential treatment options for mpox across multiple African countries

Emergent BioSolutions has announced a collaboration agreement with PANTHER to provide additional financial support to continue progressing the Africa CDC-led ‘MpOx Study in Africa’ (MOSA). This initiative aims to advance research into effective treatments for patients diagnosed with mpox, a virus for which there is currently no dedicated antiviral therapy.   Launched in…

Merck Foundation

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO with H.E. Madam SAJIDHA MOHAMED, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit, Dubai
    • 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)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (4)
    • 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 Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (3)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (4)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (6)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
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Dr. Rasha Kelej discusses with Maldives First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation together with the First Lady Maldives will soon conduct their Health Media Training for Maldivian media representatives

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Madam SAJIDHA MOHAMED, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother”, during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025. The Summit which was inaugurated by Prof. Dr.…

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
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Central Sahel: Children supported to process trauma, but scale-up needed

Across Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, which make up the Central Sahel, 12 million people now require humanitarian support, including 8.2 million children

Across the Central Sahel region, millions of children carry deep mental scars resulting from exposure to extreme violence and armed conflict. Through its Better Learning Programme (BLP), the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has helped close to 100,000 children across the region to begin to recover, giving children, teachers, and entire…