This page content is not intended for US/ Canadian audiences.
“I am delighted to share with you the video of H.E. FATIMA MAADA BIO, The First Lady of Sierra Leone speech from the Merck Foundation First Ladies VC Summit 2022 which was hosted by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board of E. Merck KG and the Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees and myself; and was attended by African First Ladies, who are Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More than a Mother."
Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Annual Summit - MFFLI 2022 Video Conference Summit aims to define and follow up on different joint programs in partnership with African First Ladies, that aim to advance public healthcare sector capacity in many fields such as: Cancer, Fertility and Diabetes care capacity. This summit also aims to localize and/or standardize specific messages that can raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa with regards to the below objectives:
- Breaking the Stigma around infertile couples in general and infertile women in particular
-Empowering girls and women through education in general and in STEM in particular
-Improving access to quality & equitable healthcare solutions
Stay tuned for more.”
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,
CEO of Merck Foundation
Most Influential African (2019, 2020 & 2021)
