Merck Foundation More Than A Mother

“Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” (MMTM) aims to Break Infertility Stigma. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, President of MMTM. Not intended for US & CA audiences.

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I'm happy to share testimonial of Dr. MAZINGA MARK, Merck Foundation Advance ART & Fertility Fellowship Alumni (1 year PG Diploma in Sexual Reproductive Medicine) from Uganda,."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
Merck Foundation CEO

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[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I strongly believe that fashion and art should have a purpose beyond entertainment and looking good.

Our Africa TV program’ which is hosted by myself is on your TV channels.

- Every Wednesday @ 6:00 pm (CAT) ON ZNBC Channel, Zambia."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO, Merck Foundation

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I am excited to share short segments of my podcast with Womenpreneur Middle East, where we discussed many topics about Merck Foundation's impact and my leadership style."

Watch the full podcast here: https://t.co/6sxgSBr8Jm

Dr. Rasha Kelej
Merck Foundation CEO

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"In my work across countries, institutions & leadership environments, I've found that most effective decisions are not largest—but most consistent.

Therefore, I developed a structured approach to decision-making."

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Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO, Merck Foundation

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I welcome you all to watch the testimonial of Dr. Durgahee Fathi Kamil, Merck Foundation Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program Alumni, (Two Year Masters Degree in Endocrinology) from Mauritius."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

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[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"At the Gabon State House, it was truly amazing to meet the beautiful schoolgirls of Gabon in the presence of H.E. Madam Zita Oligui Nguema, the First Lady of Gabon and Ambassador of the Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ program."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

“It was a great honor to visit H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, Gabon First Lady & Ambassador of 'Merck Foundation More Than a Mother' to officially launch our long-term partnership in Gabon."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I'm happy to share Merck Foundation’s children storybook – 'Not Who You Are', in partnership with the African First Ladies, through which, we want to address the issue of ‘Stopping Gender-Based Violence’."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
Merck Foundation CEO

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[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I welcome you all to watch the testimonial of Dr. Mohabeer Kishan Kirti Panday, Merck Foundation Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program Alumni, (One year Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiology) from Mauritius."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

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[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I am proud to celebrate the winners of "Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2025 "More Than a Mother" & "Diabetes & Hypertension".

I am truly impressed by the quality and quantity of the entries we received this year."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"It is a great honor to recognize H. E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO, Kenya First Lady as the Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” and officially launch our long-term partnership in Kenya."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I welcome you all to watch the testimonial of Dr. Kudzai Murembwe, Merck Foundation Capacity Advancement Program Alumni, (Two Year Masters Degree in Respiratory Medicine) from Zimbabwe."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

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[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I am happy to share this beautiful song, 'Like Them,' created to end child marriage and support girls education, which is very important to build stronger families and communities."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

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[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

“At the Gabon state house, It was a great honor to visit my dear sister, H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, the First Lady of Gabon and Ambassador of the ‘Merck Foundation More Than a Mother’ to officially launch our long-term partnership."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I welcome you all to watch the testimonial of Dr. Heidii Chua Tan, Merck Foundation Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program Alumni, (One Year Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology & Diabetes) from Philippines."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
Merck Foundation CEO

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[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"Throughout my career, I have worked across different countries, cultures and fields—from health and education to media, music and film production, TV presenting, fashion design and operations management."

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Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"Thank you Mulengera News for highlighting the important discussions from the Merck Foundation Health Media Training, conducted in partnership with the Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU)."

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Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I'm happy to launch the “More Than a Mother” animation film, in partnership with African First Ladies. Through our new children's storybook, we want to emphasize the importance of breaking the Stigma of Infertility."

https://t.co/Ar0NEfOZ0R

Dr. Rasha Kelej
Merck Foundation CEO

[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"I welcome you all to watch the testimonial of Ms. Nourece Msambakusi, Merck Foundation Cancer Access Program Alumni, (Training in Gynaec Oncology Nursing) from Malawi."

Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

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[Merck Foundation More Than A Mother @MF_MTM]

"Heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE @Burundi1stLady, First Lady of Burundi & 'Merck Foundation's More Than a Mother' Ambassador on UN Population Award: Institutional category 2026."

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Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation

[Angeline Ndayishimiye Ndayubaha @Burundi1stLady]

C'était un immense honneur et un réel plaisir de recevoir, ce 8 juillet 2026, au nom de la Fondation Bonne Action Umugiraneza, le Prix des Nations Unies en matière de population 2026, dans la catégorie institutionnelle.

Cette prestigieuse distinction récompense les initiatives remarquable menées par la Fondation en faveur du bien-être de la population et nous encourage à poursuivre notre engagement au service des plus vulnérables.

J'adresse également mes sincères félicitations au Pr M. Magueye Gueye, lauréat dans la catégorie individuelle, pour son dévouement exceptionnel à la prise en charge des femmes souffrant de fistules obstétricales.

Cette reconnaissance constitue pour nous une source de motivation supplémentaire pour redoubler d'efforts en faveur de la santé, de la dignité et du bien-être de notre population.

Merci à toutes celles et à tous ceux qui contribuent, chaque jour, à cette noble mission.