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Merck Foundation First Health Media Training in Mozambique in Partnership with the First Lady of Mozambique to Raise Awareness on Health and Social Issues

September 5, 2022

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Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany organized their first “Merck Foundation Health Media Training” by way of Videoconference in Mozambique, in partnership with H.E. Mrs. ISAURA FERRAO NYUSI, The First Lady of Mozambique & Ambassador of Merck Foundation “Mother Than a Mother” Campaign, University Eduardo Mondlane & National Union of Journalists, Mozambique. The Health Media Training was chaired by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign emphasised “I am very happy to conduct our Merck Foundation’s first Online Health Media Training in Mozambique. We have conducted this Heath Media Training in partnership with my dear sister H.E. Mrs. ISAURA FERRAO NYUSI, The First Lady of Mozambique & Ambassador of Merck Foundation “Mother Than a Mother” Campaign collectively with University Eduardo Mondlane and National Union of Journalists, Mozambique. The goal of this vital coaching program was to emphasize on the vital function that media performs to affect our society to create a cultural shift with the purpose to Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV in any respect ranges; to underscore the significance of Empowering Girls and Women in Education and to perceive the Influence of infertility stigma and different social points like GBV, Child Marriage, FGM and many others. on girls and {couples} – Social and Psychological Impact. Apart from this, this may also embody the significance of rising the consciousness of early detection and prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension.”

“I have always emphasized on the prominent role of media as I strongly believe that media has the ability to break the silence and be the voice of the voiceless through their day-to-day work, as Media enters every house,” Dr. Rasha Kelej added.

The Merck Foundation Health Media Training is a component of the Merck Foundation “More than a Mother” Community Awareness Program and was addressed by specialists from the medical and media neighborhood. It was attended by Mozambican journalists working for Print, TV, Radio, and Online media, Journalism college students and additionally Medical college students.

Merck Foundation, in partnership with Mozambique First Lady and the Ministry of Health, works intently to construct Diabetes Care Capacity in Mozambique by their ‘Nationwide Diabetes Blue Points Program’, and has offered 14 scholarships to younger Mozambican docs for 3 months Online Diabetes Mastercourse endorsed by Diabetes UK for the first time in Portuguese for Medical graduates, one from every province in Mozambique. After the completion of these programs, these Doctors ought to have the opportunity to set up a diabetes clinic in their Health Centre or Hospital with the purpose to assist forestall and handle the illness in their respective communities.

During the Health Media Training, Merck Foundation in partnership with Mozambique First Lady additionally introduced the Call for functions for his or her 8 vital awards for Mozambican Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, college students, and new potential abilities in these fields.

Details of the Awards:

1. Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022: Media representatives and media college students are invited to showcase their work to increase consciousness about a number of of the following social points similar to: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV in any respect ranges.