Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, held its annual conference, the 9th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary. The conference was attended by H.E. Mrs. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO, The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, along with 12 African First Ladies of Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, The Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Angola and Central Africa. Merck Foundation shared the impact of its partnership with Ghana’s First Lady in transforming the public sector patient care landscape in Ghana, providing more than 125 scholarships to young Ghanaian doctors in critical and underserved specialties like cancer, diabetes, cardiology, respiratory, acute medicine, sexual and reproductive medicine, among others. The partnership also aims to empower women and girls in education, providing support to infertile women and making fertility, sexual and reproductive care available nationwide. Merck Foundation in partnership with Ghana’s First Lady announced the call for applications for eight important awards for media, musicians, fashion designers, filmmakers, students and potential new talents in critical and underserved medical specialties.
Merck Foundation and Ghana’s First Lady Partner to Revolutionize Patient Care in Ghana
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