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    • Merck Foundation CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej with Gambia First Lady at their 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025
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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…

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
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Ethiopia: Amid rising humanitarian needs in Amhara, 77,000 people in Lalibela regain access to safe water

A new system will provide reliable access to safe water for an estimated 77,000 residents in Lalibela, a town renowned for its 12th-century rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site

In parts of the Amhara region, essential services are under strain due to armed conflict. As it continues supporting people in hard-to-reach areas, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) this Tuesday inaugurates its largest solar-powered water supply project in Africa.  A new system will provide reliable access to…

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    • Dr Hilda Namuddu, the Team Lead at Malaria Youth Champions Uganda, said support from MPs would be a big step forward in the fight against malaria
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Uganda: Legislators urged to prioritise funding to curb malaria

The call was made at a high-level advocacy engagement with MPs, on gender-responsive malaria and health services, on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at the Parliament Conference Hall

Stakeholders in the fight against malaria have made a clarion call to Members of Parliament to give precedence to malaria prevention in the next budgeting cycle. The call was made at a high-level advocacy engagement with MPs, on gender-responsive malaria and health services, on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at the…

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Eritrea: World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

At the event, discussion papers were presented focusing on Multi-Drug Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministries of Agriculture and Land, Water and Environment, as well as UN partners, has commenced the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week campaign under the theme “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.” The campaign is scheduled to take place from 17…

World Health Organization (WHO)
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World marks cervical cancer elimination day as countries accelerate action

The annual commemoration highlights a critical opportunity: cervical cancer – the fourth most common cancer in women – claims over 350 000 lives each year, yet it is a disease that we have the tools to eliminate

Today marks the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day – mandated by the World Health Assembly – a historic milestone in global efforts to end a preventable cancer. This day of action builds on powerful momentum, with countries and partners uniting to launch ambitious vaccination campaigns, expand screening and treatment…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde
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Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella

The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO)

In a significant public health achievement, Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this milestone.     The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO). Cabo…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Kenyan Senate Speaker Urges African Scientists to Champion Homegrown Health Solutions

Delivering a keynote address, Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, WHO Director of Programme Management, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to building sovereign and sustainable health systems across Africa

The Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Kenya, Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, has called for bold, African-led strategies to tackle the continent’s health challenges. Speaking as Chief Guest at the Inaugural Africa Health Summit in Kampala, held under the theme “Reclaiming Africa’s Health Future: From Dependency to Sovereignty…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) supports the implementation of Universal health coverage in the Saint-Louis region of Senegal

Political and administrative authorities welcomed the initiative, which demonstrates ECOWAS’ concrete commitment to the implementation of the Accra Declaration adopted in 2022 by Member States

H.E. Zelma NOBRE FASSINOU, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Senegal, presided on 13 November 2025 in Saint-Louis over the enrolment ceremony and the signing of agreements between the Senegalese Agency for Universal Health Coverage (SEN-CSU), Public Health Establishments (EPS), the Health District, and the Local Council for Artisanal Fisheries (CLPA). This…

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
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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,…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: International Diabetes Day Commemorated Nationally in Mendefera

Dr. Amanuel Mihreteab, Head of the Ministry of Health branch in the Southern Region, stated that 72% of deaths in the region are caused by non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure

International Diabetes Day was commemorated at national level in the city of Mendefera on 14 November, under the theme “Diabetes and Well-being at Work.” Speaking at the event that featured public and student participation as well as awareness-raising and artistic programs, Dr. Goitom Mebrahtu, Chairman of the National Association of…