Merck Foundation and African First Ladies Champion Health and Social Change
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has reaffirmed its commitment to healthcare capacity building and social transformation
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Flying Doctor Aircraft Brings Life-Saving Healthcare Closer to Remote Communities
Government has commissioned a King Air Beechcraft B200 aircraft at the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) Headquarters in Ndola, reinforcing
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Merck Foundation Expands Healthcare Capacity in Burundi with 55 Medical Scholarships
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Senator Dr Rasha Kelej (Ret.), has met Burundi’s First Lady, H.E. Madam Angeline Ndayishimiye, to
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Mercy Ships Concludes Successful Madagascar Field Service
The Government of Madagascar and international medical charity Mercy Ships have marked the successful conclusion of the Africa Mercy’s® 2025
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Zambia Sends Emergency Medicines to Botswana
Zambia has provided emergency medical supplies to neighbouring Botswana following a public health emergency caused by critical shortages of essential
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Antimicrobial Resistance Emerges as Major Global Health Threat, WHO Warns
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rapidly emerging as one of the most serious global health threats, with experts warning that common
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Despite Decades of Promises, Gender Equality Remains Elusive
As 2025 draws to a close, global leaders and citizens alike are forced to confront a stark reality: despite decades
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Mercy Ships Marks a Year of Growth, Partnerships, and Life-Changing Surgery
Mercy Ships has concluded a landmark year across its two hospital vessels, the Africa Mercy® and the Global Mercy™, expanding
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Merck Foundation Launches “Ray of Hope” Storybook and Animation to Promote Early Cancer Detection in Children
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, has launched a
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New African Magazine Names Merck Foundation CEO Among 100 Most Influential Africans of 2025
The New African Magazine of the United Kingdom has recognised Dr Rasha Kelej, Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation, as
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