Rasha Kelej

Merck Foundation Announce 'Stay at Home' Media Recognition Awards for Latin American Countries

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Rasha Kelej, Merck Group, Healthcare industry, Companies

SAN JOS, Costa Rica, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck Foundation ( www.merck-foundation.com ), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announces the call for applications for 'Stay at Home' Media Recognition Awards for the journalists in Latin American Countries.

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  • SAN JOS, Costa Rica, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck Foundation ( www.merck-foundation.com ), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announces the call for applications for 'Stay at Home' Media Recognition Awards for the journalists in Latin American Countries.
  • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundationexplained, "We strongly believe that media is a critical partner to raise awareness about sensitive and pressing issues such as Coronavirus.
  • The awards are open to all the journalists from Print, Online, Radio and Multimedia Platforms from all Latin American Countries.
  • Merck Foundation has already initiated these awards in African, Asian & Middle Eastern Countries.

Merck Foundation Announce ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards for Asian Countries

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Other Philanthropy, Other Communications, Publishing, Blogging, Communications, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Rasha Kelej, Merck Group, Healthcare industry, Merck, Companies, Merck Foundation, Merck

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, announced the call for applications for Stay at Home Media Recognition Awards for the journalists in Asian countries.

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  • Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, announced the call for applications for Stay at Home Media Recognition Awards for the journalists in Asian countries.
  • Practice Physical Distancing but Keep Socially Connected to stay mentally and physically healthy, explained Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation.
  • The awards are open to all the journalists from Print, Online, Radio and Multimedia Platforms from all Asian Countries.
  • Merck Foundation has already initiated these awards in African and Middle Eastern Countries and will also extend the awards to Latin American Countries in the next few days to involve all media across the global South.

Merck to Donate 300,000 Masks to New Jersey for COVID-19 Emergency Response

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Infectious diseases, Pharmaceutical, Health, Medical Supplies, Animal virology, Coronaviridae, Coronavirus, Merck, Merck & Co., Rasha Kelej

As of Wednesday, March 25, 2020, New Jersey had confirmed more than 3,500 novel coronavirus cases, the second-highest in the U.S. after New York state.

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  • As of Wednesday, March 25, 2020, New Jersey had confirmed more than 3,500 novel coronavirus cases, the second-highest in the U.S. after New York state.
  • On Sunday, Merck announced a donation of 500,000 masks for use in New York City.
  • At Merck, we recognize that our global mission to save and improve lives starts in New Jersey, home of our global headquarters and thousands of our employees, said Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman and chief executive officer, Merck.
  • We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships.

Merck Foundation CEO, Rasha Kelej Named Among Top 100 Most Influential Africans

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Africa, Countries, Rasha Kelej, Politics of Malawi, Peter Mutharika, First Ladies and Gentlemen of Malawi, MALAWI, Congratulations

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck Foundation CEO, Rasha Kelejhas been featured in the list of 100 Most Influential African 2019, released by New African Magazine.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck Foundation CEO, Rasha Kelejhas been featured in the list of 100 Most Influential African 2019, released by New African Magazine.
  • It's all about giving every woman the respect and the help she deserves to live a fulfilling life, with or without a child."
  • PROF. GERTRUDE MUTHARIKA, The First Lady of Malawi and Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mothersaid, "Congratulations to Dr Rasha for this recognition, she deserves it.
  • Sarah Opendi, Minister of Health of Ugandasaid, "I would like to congratulate our adored Sister and distinguished global leader, Dr. Rasha Kelej upon this well-deserved achievement.

Merck Foundation CEO, Rasha Kelej Named Among Top 100 Most Influential Africans

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Africa, Countries, Rasha Kelej, Politics of Malawi, Peter Mutharika, First Ladies and Gentlemen of Malawi, MALAWI, Congratulations

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck Foundation CEO, Rasha Kelejhas been featured in the list of 100 Most Influential African 2019, released by New African Magazine.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck Foundation CEO, Rasha Kelejhas been featured in the list of 100 Most Influential African 2019, released by New African Magazine.
  • It's all about giving every woman the respect and the help she deserves to live a fulfilling life, with or without a child."
  • PROF. GERTRUDE MUTHARIKA, The First Lady of Malawi and Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mothersaid, "Congratulations to Dr Rasha for this recognition, she deserves it.
  • Sarah Opendi, Minister of Health of Ugandasaid, "I would like to congratulate our adored Sister and distinguished global leader, Dr. Rasha Kelej upon this well-deserved achievement.