En ce Noël, j'adresse mes vœux les plus chaleureux à mes chères sœurs, les Premières Dames d'Afrique et d'Asie, qui sont également Ambassadrices de la Fondation Merck pour la campagne « Plus qu'une mère ». J'adresse mes vœux les plus sincères à Leurs Excellences, les Premières

"I am honored to read the wonderful articles about my recognition as one of the 100 most Influential Africans 2025. This recognition is very special to me, as it acknowledges my continued efforts to build and strengthen healthcare capacity, empower women living with

« Je suis profondément honorée d’être reconnue parmi les 100 Africains les plus influents et d’être nommée aux côtés de dirigeants estimés de notre continent (…) Cette reconnaissance salue mes efforts continus pour renforcer les capacités de santé, autonomiser les femmes vivant

This Christmas, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to my dear sisters, the First Ladies of Africa and Asia, who also serve as Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Ambassadors. I extend my heartfelt Christmas wishes to Their Excellencies, the First Ladies of Angola,

"I am pleased to share the Highlights of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2023, Inauguration of the 10th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, which took place in Mumbai, India. The conference was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck

"I am truly proud to mark the 10th Anniversary of the “More Than a Mother” movement, which I founded in 2015. It has been an extraordinary journey—deeply personal and very close to my heart. I am delighted to share this beautiful song from Ghana, created as part of the Merck

"Honored to share a glimpse from our impactful journey. Grateful to be part of this alongside African First Ladies, driving impactful change in healthcare, education, and women empowerment across the continent. The First Lady of Ghana, H.E. Mrs. LORDINA DRAMANI MAHAMA, emphasized

“During our visit to the Maldives, along with Prof. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation BoT, we met Hon. Mr. Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, Minister of Health, where they discussed scaling up the scholarship programs in alignment with the country's healthcare needs.

"I am proud to share the report of the Merck Foundation Educating Linda Program in Gabon, implemented in partnership with our Ambassador and my dear sister, H.E. Madam Zita Oligui Nguema, The First Lady of Gabon, and the Ma Bannière Foundation. The Merck Foundation Educating

"I strongly believe that art, fashion, and media hold immense power in raising awareness and addressing critical social and health issues—ultimately creating a culture shift in the communities. Art and fashion, to me, go far beyond aesthetics or entertainment, they serve as

"I had the pleasure of welcoming my dear sisters, the First Ladies of Africa and Asia, to our Protocol Room before the official dinner. It was such a joyful gathering — full of smiles, hugs, and sincere appreciation for the work we are doing together. Their presence and

"I am truly proud to mark the 10th Anniversary of the “More Than a Mother” movement, which I founded in 2015. It has been an extraordinary journey—one that is deeply personal and very close to my heart. I am delighted to share “Jackeline’s Rescue”, an animation film developed in

"I am truly proud to mark the 10th Anniversary of “More Than a Mother” movement, which I created in 2015. It has been an extraordinary journey, one that is very close to my heart. Today, I am sharing the inspiring stories of “More Than a Mother” heroines from Zambia. Sadly, many

"Dear Partners, Friends, and Colleagues, Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season. I sincerely thank you for your continued support throughout what has been an outstanding and successful year for Merck Foundation. My heartfelt Christmas wishes to my dear

"As I promised, happy to share highlights from my visit to Zimbabwe to mark 7th anniversary of our long-standing partnership with H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, First Lady of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation’s ‘More Than a Mother’ initiative. It was inspiring to

"I am honoured to be recognised by New African Magazine (UK) as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2025. This recognition strengthens my commitment to transforming healthcare, empowering women and building capacity across Africa and beyond through Merck Foundation." Dr.

"I am happy to share my speech delivered during our visit to Zimbabwe, where we celebrated the 7th anniversary of our meaningful and impactful partnership with H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Merck Foundation’s “More Than a Mother”

"I am truly proud to mark the 10th Anniversary of the “More Than a Mother” movement, which I created in 2015. It has been an extraordinary journey — one that is deeply personal and very close to my heart. I am delighted to share the inspiring success story of Dr. Karolina Iishi,