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Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa-Asia Luminary 2024
    • Merck Foundation Africa-Asia Luminary Inaugural (1)
    • Merck Foundation Africa-Asia Luminary Inaugural (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Kenya
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zimbabwe
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with their Kenyan Alumni and Media Winners in Nairobi, Kenya
    • Message from Merck Foundation CEO Senator Dr. Rasa Kelej on marking World Health Day 2025 (1)
    • Message from Merck Foundation CEO Senator Dr. Rasa Kelej on marking World Health Day 2025 (2)
    • Message from Merck Foundation CEO Senator Dr. Rasa Kelej on marking World Health Day 2025 (3)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies Africa mark World Health Day 2025 by providing over 2250 scholarships to doctors across Africa and beyond

Merck Foundation believes that training healthcare providers and building professional healthcare capacity is key to ensuring equitable and quality healthcare across Africa

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign, with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to improving and revolutionizing healthcare access across Africa, Asia…

World Health Organization (WHO), Botswana
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World Health Organization (WHO) Representative pays courtesy call on WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Development at the University of Botswana School of Nursing

To strengthen rehabilitative and palliative care, a needs assessment was carried out, leading to the development of a specialized Oncology and Palliative Nursing curriculum

On 28 April 2025, WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako, paid a courtesy visit to the University of Botswana School of Nursing, a WHO Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) for Nursing and Midwifery Development since 1990. He was accompanied by Dr. Juliet Bataringaya, Health Systems Advisor, and Ms. Boingotlo Ramontshonyana, Focal Point…

KnowBe4
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The Digital Divide's Dark Side: Cybersecurity in African Higher Education (By Anna Collard)

This initiative is guided by an Advisory Council of global universities, including Nelson Mandela University in South Africa, ensuring the content remains practical, culturally relevant, and aligned with the realities of student life

By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist KnowBe4 Africa (www.KnowBe4.com). The digital revolution is transforming African education, with universities embracing online learning and digital systems. However, this progress brings a crucial challenge: cybersecurity. Are African higher education institutions (HEIs) prepared for the escalating cyber threats? The Growing Threat Landscape…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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Joint Communiqué: Ministerial Forum for Political Dialogue between the French Republic and the Republic of South Africa, Paris, 16 May 2025

The Ministers exchanged views on regional African issues of common interest, particularly the situation in Mozambique, the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Sudan

The 9th Session of the Ministerial Forum for Political Dialogue between the Republic of France and the Republic of South Africa was held in la Celle Saint-Cloud, France, on 16 May 2025. The French and South African delegations were led respectively by Their Excellencies Mr Jean-Noël BARROT, Minister for Europe and Foreign…

Merck Foundation

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation with Merck Foundation Alumni
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
    • Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Inaugural (1)
    • Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Inaugural (2)
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zimbabwe
    • Merck Foundation CEO marks World Hypertension Day (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO marks World Hypertension Day (2) (FR)
    • Merck Foundation CEO marks World Hypertension Day (3) (PT)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Kenya
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania together with The First Ladies of Africa and Asia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with their Kenyan Alumni and Media Winners in Nairobi Kenya
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Merck Foundation Marks ‘World Hypertension Day’ 2025 – Transforming Hypertension, Cardiovascular and Diabetes Care in Africa and Beyond by Providing 863 Scholarships for Doctors From 52 Countries

Merck Foundation has in total provided more than 2270 scholarships for doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved medical specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Hypertension Day 2025’ in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia through their “Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program”, by reinforcing its commitment to improving cardiovascular and diabetes care across Africa, and…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO appoints First Lady of Maldives to be the Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Maldives First Lady during their visit to the country (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairmand and CEO with The Health Minister of Maldives, during their visit to the country
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Maldives First Lady during their visit to the country (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Maldives First Lady during their visit to the country (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Maldives First Lady during their visit to the country (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Maldives First Lady during their visit to the country (5)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Maldives First Lady during their visit to the country (6)
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Maldives First Lady during their visit to the country (8)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Maldives First Lady during their visit to the country (9)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Maldives First Lady during their visit to the country (10)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Maldives First Lady during their visit to the country (11)
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Merck Foundation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meet Maldives First Lady to discuss scaling up of their joint programs to transform patient care landscape and address critical social and health issues in the country

Through their Community Awareness Programs, Merck Foundation is also closely working with The First Lady of Maldives to address a wide range of critical social issues like breaking infertility stigma, stopping gender-based violence and women empowerment

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany underscored their long-term commitment to build healthcare capacity and break infertility stigma in Maldives during their high-level meeting with H.E. Mrs. SAJIDHA MOHAMED, The First Lady of the Republic of Maldives, held at the Official Residence of the President. The discussion…

Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion
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Indian Government Assures Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding Liberian Students

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms to the public its commitment to its mandate to seek the welfare of all Liberians abroad

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs assures the public that at the moment, there is no immediate threat to the lives and safety of Liberian students residing in India as a direct consequence of the India-Pakistan conflict. The announcement comes as tensions between India and Pakistan erupted in the Kashmir region,…

State House Seychelles
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National Institute of Health and Social Studies (NIHSS) Honours 86 Graduates at Prestigious Healthcare Ceremony

Presided over by His Excellency President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, the event was graced by several high-ranking officials

The National Institute of Health and Social Studies (NIHSS) celebrated the graduation of 86 newly qualified healthcare professionals this morning during a formal ceremony held at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS). Presided over by His Excellency President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, the event was graced…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Committee on Higher Education Warns National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Against Cancellation of Student Accommodation

Members of the committee stressed that NSFAS's operational shortcomings are exacerbating student debt levels and jeopardising students' academic success

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has expressed concern about the cancellation of student accommodation agreements with unaccredited providers, warning that mid-term disruptions unfairly affect students. The committee was briefed by the newly appointed board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for an update on student appeals, funding…

State House Seychelles
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Appointment of the new Principal Secretary for Trade in the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade

Prior to her appointment as Principal Secretary, Mrs Edmond was the Chief Executive Officer of the FTC, a post she has held since April 2023

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mrs Natalie Edmond as the new Principal Secretary for Trade in the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade from the 1st May, 2025. Mrs Edmond has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Social Policy from the University…