Lusaka, Zambia & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India:
- Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation met Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia together with Merck Foundation Media and Fashion Award winners throughout her go to to Zambia.
- Merck basis offers greater than 80 scholarships to Zambian docs in 32 essential and underserved specialties with the goal to enhance entry to equitable and high quality well being care options in the nation.
- Merck Foundation releases a brand new track “I am not anyone’s Bride, Take me to school” track by Wezi and New Children Storybook, “Sugar Free Jude” in Zambia.
CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met H.E. MUTINTA HICHILEMA, The First Lady of Zambia and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More than a Mother” for the first time at the State House of Zambia, to talk about the take-off of their joint applications to break the stigma of infertility, construct healthcare capability and assist lady training.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation & President of “More than a Mother” Campaign emphasised, “It was an honor to meet my dear sister H.E. MUTINTA HICHILEMA, The First Lady of Zambia and appoint her to be the Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More than a Mother”, throughout my go to to the State House of Zambia. The assembly was to talk about the begin of our long-term partnership and the launch of our joint applications. We mentioned methods of serving to younger underprivileged Zambian ladies by way of tertiary scholarships and grants in order that they proceed with their training. I’m very happy with our productive assembly.”
Merck Foundation additionally carried out their Annual Merck Foundation Zambia Alumni Summit, chaired by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, to talk about the large influence of their applications in reworking the affected person care panorama in Zambia.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej said, “I am very happy to meet the Merck Foundation Alumni and Merck Foundation Media & Fashion Award Winners in person for the first time after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. I am very proud of the work we are doing to transform public healthcare in Zambia. We have provided more than 80 scholarships to young doctors across Zambia in critical specialties such as: Fertility & Embryology, Oncology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine, Gastroenterology and Preventive Cardiovascular and more. We will continue together with The First Lady of Zambia, our long term partner and Ambassador to scale up these numbers in order to create a stronger platform of skilled local medical professionals and strengthen the public healthcare system in Zambia and the rest of Africa.”
During the Summit, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej additionally launched Merck Foundation’s new track “I am not anyone’s Bride, Take me to school” to finish Child Marriage and Support Girl Education, she additionally launched a brand new storybook for kids “Sugar Free Jude” to elevate consciousness about early detection & prevention of Diabetes.
“I am very happy to share the beautiful song ‘I am Not Anyone’s Bride, Take Me to School’ by Zambian Singer Wezi. The song has been launched under our ‘Educating Linda’ program, which is a part of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ Campaign. This song aims to raise awareness and sensitize the communities about the importance of ending child marriage and supporting girls’ education. I am also very excited to bring to you Sugar Free Jude, a story that focuses on raising awareness about the importance of early detection of diabetes and its prevention,” defined Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej.
Listen to “I AM Not Anyone’s Bride, Take Me to School” Song right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWcujLMbKSg&t=1s
Read “Sugar Free Jude” right here: https://merck-foundation.com/merckfoundation/public/uploads/digital_library/1656412954_b2be045662b6b261026a.pdf
Merck Foundation CEO additionally acknowledged and felicitated the Winners of Merck Foundation Awards from Zambia, and introduced the Call for Applications for 2022 awards in partnership with Zambia First Lady for his or her 8 necessary awards for Zambian Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, college students, and new potential abilities in these fields.
2021 Winners from Zambia in partnership with The First Lady of Zambia, H.E. MUTINTA HICHILEMA & Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” are:
Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Awards 2021
- Eva Hatontola Chanda, Radio Christian Voice (Online – Third Position)
- Prudence Chibale Siabana, Radio Phoenix (Radio – First Position)
Merck Foundation “Mask Up with Care” Media Recognition Awards 2021
- Effie M. Mphande, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (Multimedia – FIRST Position)
- Prudence Chibale Siabana, Radio Phoenix (Radio – FIRST Position)
Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards 2021
- Kasonde Makangila
- Gibstar Makangila jr
Merck Foundation “Make Your Own Mask” Fashion Awards 2021
- Tepwanji Mpetemoya & Mwiche Songolo
- Linda Ngwira
The following winners of previous editions of Merck Foundation Awards had been acknowledged:
Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Awards 2020
- Jessie Ngoma –Simengwa, Times of Zambia (Print – FIRST Position)
- Effie Mphande, Zambia Broadcasting Corporation Radio (Multimedia – FIRST Position)
- Josias Muuba, Radio Musi-O-Tunya (Radio – FIRST Position)
Merck Foundation “Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards 2020
- Henry Sinyangwe – Zambia Daily Mail (Print – FIRST Position)
- Violet Mengo – Zambia Daily Mail (Print – SECOND Position)
- Prudence Siabana – Radio Phoenix (Radio– THIRD Position)
Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards 2020
- Nelly Banda
- Ruth Chimbala
- Cecilia Njobvu
- Linda Ngwira
- Naomi Soko
- Gibstar Makangila
- Kasonde Makangila
Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Awards 2019
- Ngoma –Simengwa, Times of Zambia (Print)
- Regina Kalinde, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (Multimedia)
Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards 2019
- Kasonde Nkole
- Varinder Kaur Virdy
- Gibstar Makanglia
- Kasonde Makanglia
- Chimwemwe Kalirani
- Saandime Shisholeka
Details of the 2022 Awards:
1. Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022
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2. Merck Foundation Film Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022
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3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022
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4. Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022
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5. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”
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6. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”
Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click right here to view extra particulars.
7. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”
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8. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”
Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Click right here to view extra particulars.
“I invite entries from all African talents on [email protected],” concluded Senator, Dr. Kelej.
For info on the above awards, on Merck Foundation’s web site – www.merck-foundation.com
“Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” is a robust motion that goals to empower infertile ladies by way of entry to info, training and alter of mind-sets. This highly effective marketing campaign helps in defining insurance policies and interventions to construct high quality and equitable Reproductive and Fertility Care Capacity, Break Infertility Stigma and Raise Awareness about Infertility Prevention and Male Infertility. In partnership with African First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Information, Education & Gender, academia, policymakers, International fertility societies, media and artwork, the initiative additionally offers coaching for Fertility Specialists and Embryologists to construct and advance fertility care capability in Africa and creating nations.
With “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, we’ve got initiated a cultural shift to de-stigmatize infertility in any respect ranges: By enhancing consciousness, coaching native specialists in the fields of fertility care and media, constructing advocacy in cooperation with African First Ladies and ladies leaders and by supporting childless ladies in beginning their very own small companies. It’s all about giving each lady the respect and the assist she deserves to dwell a satisfying life, with or with out a little one.
The Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” are:
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H.E. NEO JANE MASISI,
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H.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO, The First Lady of Ghana
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H.E. AISHA BUHARI, The First Lady of Nigeria
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H.E. ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady of Burundi
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H.E. CLAR WEAH, The First Lady of Liberia
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H.E FATIMA MAADA BIO, The First Lady of Sierra Leone
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H.E. BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central African Republic
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H.E. MONICA CHAKWERA, The First Lady of Malawi
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H.E. MUTINTA HICHILEMA, The First Lady of Zambia
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H.E. ANTOINETTE SASSOU-NGUESSO, The First Lady of Congo Brazzaville
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H.E. ISAURA FERRÃO NYUSI, The First Lady of Mozambique
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H.E. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe
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H.E. DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI, THE First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo
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H.E. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia
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H.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of The Gambia
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H.E. BAZOUM HADIZA MABROUK, The First Lady of Niger
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The Former First Lady of Burundi, H.E DENISE NKURUNZIZA, The Former First Lady of Chad, H.E. HINDA DÉBY ITNO, The Former First Lady of Guinea Conakry, H.E. CONDÉ DJENE, The Former First Lady of Malawi, H.E. PROFESSOR GERTRUDE MUTHARIKA, The Former First Lady of Niger, H.E AÏSSATA ISSOUFOU MAHAMADOU and The Former First Lady of Zambia, H.E. ESTHER LUNGU have labored efficiently with Merck Foundation as Merck Foundation More Than a Mother Ambassadors to break the stigma of infertility and empower infertile ladies in their nations.
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Merck Foundation launched new modern initiatives to sensitize native communities about infertility prevention, male infertility with the goal to break the stigma of infertility and empowering infertile ladies as a part of Merck Foundation More than a Mother COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, similar to;
- ‘Merck Foundation More than a Mother’ Africa Media Recognition Awards and Health Media Training
- ‘Merck Foundation More than a Mother’ Fashion Awards
- ‘Merck Foundation More than a Mother’ Film Awards
- ‘Merck Foundation More than a Mother’ Song Awards
- Local songs with native artists to handle the cultural notion of infertility and the way to change it
- Children storybook, localized for every nation
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About Merck Foundation
The Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, goals to enhance the well being and wellbeing of individuals and advance their lives by way of science and know-how. Our efforts are primarily centered on enhancing entry to high quality & equitable healthcare options in underserved communities, constructing healthcare and scientific analysis capability and empowering folks in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a particular focus on ladies and youth. All Merck Foundation press releases are distributed by e-mail at the similar time they turn out to be accessible on the Merck Foundation Website. Please go to www.merck-foundation.com to learn extra. To know extra, attain out to our social media: Merck Foundation; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Flickr.
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