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Rasha Kelej Recognized for 4th Year Most Influential African Woman and Everyday Hero 2022 for Her Efforts as a Health and Girl Education Champion

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation has been recognized, for the fourth year, as the “Most Influential African Woman and Everyday Hero 2022” by New Africa Woman Magazine, UK, to acknowledge her efforts for patient care transformation and Girl Education and her fight against infertility stigma and child marriage.

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  • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation has been recognized, for the fourth year, as the “Most Influential African Woman and Everyday Hero 2022” by New Africa Woman Magazine, UK, to acknowledge her efforts for patient care transformation and Girl Education and her fight against infertility stigma and child marriage.
  • Thank you all for recognizing my efforts & commitment and also Merck Foundation's commitment to increase the limited number of qualified and specialized doctors in Africa.
  • “This is a history in the making that makes us an important part of Africa’s legacy,” she added.
  • She strongly believes in girl education, therefore Merck Foundation provided scholarships to 100s of school girls to continue their education to reach their potentials.

Dr. Rasha Kelej Welcomed 13 African First Ladies to 9th Merck Foundation “Africa Asia Luminary” 2022 in Dubai

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted their annual conference, the 9th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary on 15th & 16th November 2022, as a hybrid Conference.

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  • Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted their annual conference, the 9th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary on 15th & 16th November 2022, as a hybrid Conference.
  • The conference was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, along with African First Ladies of 13 Countries; H.E.
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    Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej with 13 African First Ladies during the 9th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary (Photo: Business Wire)
    Senator Rasha Kelej emphasized, I am very proud to welcome the First Ladies of Africa and the Ambassadors of 'More than a Mother'.
  • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej Social Media Handles @Rasha Kelej: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube .

The President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan and Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej Recognized as One of 100 Most Influential African Women 2021

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Monday, October 25, 2021

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother has been featured in the list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2021, released by Be a Girl Initiative, for the second consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother has been featured in the list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2021, released by Be a Girl Initiative, for the second consecutive year.
  • Senator, Dr. Rasha is truly a force of nature and one of Africas unsung sheroes of women empowerment and health advocates.
  • Merck Foundation More Than A Mother campaign empowers infertile women through access to information, health, change of mindset, and economic empowerment.
  • More than 20 African First Ladies are the Ambassadors of 'Merck Foundation More than a Mother'.