Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign emphasised, “I am honored to meet my dear sister, H.E. Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe and the Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother at the State House of Zimbabwe for the first time in the country, to officially launch our programs and follow up our long-term partnership to build healthcare capacity, support girl education, and empower infertile women in Zimbabwe.
I am proud to share that together with Zimbabwe First Lady, we have provided around 100 scholarships of one-year Diploma and two-year Master Degree in many critical and underserved medical specialties including Fertility & Embryology, Oncology, Diabetes, Preventive Cardiovascular, Endocrinology, Sexual & Reproductive Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Acute Medicine, and Clinical Microbiology, infectious diseases and more to young Zimbabwean doctors.”
H.E. Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More than a Mother expressed, “I am very happy to meet and host Merck Foundation CEO for the first time in our country especially after the corona pandemic slightly eased. We started our joint programs in 2019 and are happy to officially launch these important programs, and also celebrate an important milestone of success and impact. We worked hard together with Merck Foundation over the past three years to make history by providing specialty training to first specialists in many fields in public sector hence transforming patent care landscape in our country.”
Moreover, throughout the launch program, Merck Foundation CEO along with Zimbabwe First Lady met and acknowledged the Merck Foundation Alumni and the Winners of the Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards.
Senator Rasha Kelej additional emphasised, “It was lovely meeting and acknowledging our Merck Foundation Alumni who are the future healthcare experts of Zimbabwe. It was also a pleasure to felicitate the Winners of 2019, 2020 and 2021 Merck Foundation Media Awards from Zimbabwe and discuss with them the critical role they can play to create a culture shift and to be the voice of the voiceless to be Merck foundation health and social champions.”
Zimbabwe winners of Merck Foundation Media Awards in partnership with The First Lady of Zimbabwe, H.E. Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA & Ambassador of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ are:
Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Awards 2021
- Moses Mugugunyeki, The Standard (Print – FIRST Position)
- Tendai Rupapa, The Herald (Online – FIRST Position)
- John Manzongo, The Herald (Online – FIRST Position)
- Gracious Mugovera, The Patriot (Online – FIRST Position)
- Catherine Murombedzi nee Mwauyakufa, The Observer (Online – SECOND Position)
Merck Foundation “Mask Up with Care” Media Recognition Awards 2021
- Silence Mugadzaweta, NewsD (Print – SECOND Position)
- Muchaneta Chimuka, Zimpapers Covid-19 Newsletter (Online – FIRST Position)
- Tendai Rupapa, The Herald (Online – FIRST Position)
- Nevson Mpofu, www.panafricanvisions.com (Online – SECOND Position)
- Elizabeth Sitotombe, The Patriot Newspaper (Online – SECOND Position)
- Silence Mugadzaweta, News Day (Online – THIRD Position)
- Veronica Gwaze, Sunday Mail (Online – THIRD Position)
- PETER CHIVHIMA, ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION (MULTIMEDIA – FIRST Position)
Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Awards 2020
- Roselyne Sachiti, The Herald Newspaper (Print – FIRST Position)
- Mugugunye Moses, The Standard (Print – SECOND Position)
- Patrick Musira, The Afronews (Print -THIRD Position)
- Takudzwa Chihambakwe, Zimpapers Group (Print – THIRD Position)
- Nyasha Clementine Rwodzi , Self Represented (Print – SPECIAL AWARD, NOVEL)
- Gracious Mugovera, The Patriot (Online – FIRST Position)
- John Manzongo, The Herald Newspaper (Online – THIRD Position)
- Abel Dzobo, Hela TV (Multimedia – FIRST Position)
- Tashie Masawi, ZBC Radio Station Classic 263 (Radio – FIRST Position)
- Rutendo Makuti, ZBC Radio Zimbabwe (Radio – SECOND Position)
- Memory Nkwe Ndhlovu, Media House: Classic 263 (Radio – THIRD Position)
Merck Foundation “Stay At Home” Media Recognition Awards 2020
- Bridget Mananavire, Independent Senior Reporter (Print – SECOND Position)
- Cliff Chiduku, Newsday (Print – THIRD Position)
- Tendai Rupapa, The Herald (Online – FIRST Position)
- Andrew Mambondiyani, The African Argument (Online – SECOND Position)
Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Awards 2019
- Abel Dzobo, Hela TV (Multimedia)
- John Manzongo, The Herald Newspaper (Online)
- Mugugunye Moses Chigwa, The Standard (Print)
- Patrick Musira, The Afronews, Canada (Print – SPECIAL)
- Roselyne Sachiti, The Herald Newspaper (Print – SPECIAL)
- Takudzwa Chihambakwe, Zimpapers Group (Print – SPECIAL)
- Tashie Masawi, ZBC Radio Station Classic 263 (Radio)
- Rutendo Makuti, ZBC Radio Zimbabwe (Radio – SPECIAL)
Merck Foundation in partnership with The First Lady of Zimbabwe has launched three youngsters’s storybooks titled: “Tudu’s Story” to emphasize on the robust household values of love and respect from a younger age which can mirror on eliminating the stigma of infertility and resulted home violence sooner or later, “Educating Rujeko Story” to emphasize on the significance of empowering women by way of schooling and “Make the Right Choice Story” to elevate consciousness about coronavirus prevention amongst youngsters and youth as it offers info in regards to the pandemic and how to keep secure and wholesome throughout the outbreak. 30,000 copies of the three storybooks have been distributed to younger readers, the college college students of Zimbabwe.
During the coronavirus outbreak, Merck Foundation additionally supported the livelihood of ladies and informal employees‘ households, probably the most affected by coronavirus lockdown by way of neighborhood donation.
Moreover, Merck Foundation in partnership with The First Lady of Zimbabwe collectively with Ministries of Health and Information had organized their Health Media Training to educate the media to elevate consciousness about breaking the infertility stigma and different crucial social and well being points in Zimbabwe and the remaining of Africa. A brand new version of the Health Media Training can be organized quickly.
Merck Foundation CEO additionally introduced the Call for Applications for 2022 in partnership with Zimbabwe First Lady, for his or her 8 vital awards for Zimbabwean Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, college students, and new potential skills in these fields.
The awards introduced are:
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”
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7. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”
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8. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2022 “Diabetes & Hypertension”
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Submission deadline: 30th October 2022. Entries are to be submitted to [email protected].
About ‘Merck Foundation More Than a Mother’ marketing campaign
“Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” is a robust motion that goals to empower infertile ladies by way of entry to data, schooling and change of mind-set. 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 growing international locations.
With “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, now we have initiated a cultural shift to de-stigmatize infertility in any respect ranges: By enhancing consciousness, coaching native consultants within 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 assistance she deserves to reside a fulfilling life, with or with out a baby.
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 of their international locations.
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Merck Foundation launched new progressive initiatives to sensitize native communities about infertility prevention, male infertility with the intention to break the stigma of infertility and empowering infertile ladies as half of Merck Foundation More than a Mother COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, such as;
- ‘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 how to change it
- Children storybook, localized for every nation
