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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…

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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
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
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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…

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H., First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign during the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit, Dubai
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    • 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 Kenya at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
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Senator Rasha Kelej (Ret.) received Kenya First Lady at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss their joint programs to build healthcare capacity

Together with Kenya First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 224 scholarships for young doctors in many critical and underserved specialties

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 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation…

World Health Organization - Liberia
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Liberia advances implementation of amended International Health Regulations

The International Health Regulations (2005), revised in 2024, are a legally binding global framework that guides 196 countries to prevent, detect and respond to public health risks

The Government of Liberia has taken a key step towards implementing the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) following the signing of a national declaration of commitment after a three-day national technical workshop held in Monrovia from 15–17 December 2025, with support from World Health Organization (WHO). The…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and 14 First Ladies inaugurate the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit in Dubai

The conference is being conducted in a hybrid format, enabling over 6,000 audiences from more than 70 countries to benefit, meet and discuss strategies and solutions for the health and social challenges 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 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Sao Tome and Senegal at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi, Liberia and Sao Tome (L-R) at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Sao Tome and The Gambia at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman CEO with Vice President of The Gambia, First Ladies of Africa during 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and São Tomé & Príncipe First Lady discussed their joint programs to advance healthcare capacity and Break Infertility Stigma during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025

Merck Foundation together with the office of The First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe 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, 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…

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    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and The First Lady of Central Africa, H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (3)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (4)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (6)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (7)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (8)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (9)
    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej with The First Lady of Central Africa H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA during the 12th Edition of our Luminary in The Gambia (10)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Central Africa First Lady & 6 First Ladies of Africa at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary

Merck Foundation together with the office of The First Lady of Central Africa, has also conducted 4 editions of their Online Health Media Training to encourage media to be the voice of the voiceless and raise awareness

Merck Foundation (https://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…

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    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (1)
    • H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (2)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (3)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (4)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (5)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (6)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (7)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (8)
    • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in The Gambia (9)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) CEO of Merck Foundation, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH BARROW, First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during Luminary (1)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) CEO of Merck Foundation, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH BARROW, First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during Luminary (2)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) CEO of Merck Foundation, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH BARROW, First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during Luminary (3)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) CEO of Merck Foundation, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH BARROW, First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during Luminary (4)
    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) CEO of Merck Foundation, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH BARROW, First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, First Lady of Burundi during Luminary (5)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Burundi First Lady for the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary to discuss their joint programs to build healthcare capacity and support Girl Education

Together with Burundi First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 55 scholarships for local doctors in Burundi 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 in Banjul, The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, First Lady of The Gambia…

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Mercy Ships and Madagascar Celebrate the Conclusion of a Successful Field Service with Plans to Continue Next Year

Over the course of its hospital ship’s previous visits, Mercy Ships has worked with the Malagasy government to provide over 7,770 surgical procedures and over 57,930 dental procedures

Following 10 months of successful partnership in strengthening surgical care and health capacity, the Government of Madagascar and Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) announce the conclusion of the Africa Mercy’s® 2025 field service. This marks the end of a significant chapter of collaboration, and the beginning of a new one, as the…