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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Bangui, Central African Republic – Business Wire India • Merck Foundation and African First Ladies announced Call for Applications for 2 new categories of 2022 Awards for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields • Merck Foundation Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022 to address issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Support Girls’ Education, End Child Marriage, End FGM, Stopping GBV and/or Women Empowerment at all levels • Merck Foundation Awards “Diabetes & Hypertension” 2022 to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes & Hypertension?? CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recognized the felicitation ceremony held by H.E.
BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central Africa & Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” and H.E.
BAZOUM HADIZA MABROUK, The First Lady of Niger & Ambassador of “Educating Linda” to award the Winners of Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2021 from their respective countries.
Senator, Dr.
Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” campaign expressed, “I am thankful to my dear sisters H.E.
BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of Central African Republic (CAR) & Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” and H.E.
BAZOUM HADIZA MABROUK, The First Lady of Niger & Ambassador of “Educating Linda”, for conducting the award ceremony and personally handing over the medals and certificates to the winners who became Merck Foundation Alumni.