Merck Foundation CEO to Launch Their First TV Program Our Africa by Merck Foundation to Address Social and Health Issues Through African Fashion and Art

Mumbai Maharashtra India Nairobi Kenya Business Wire India Merck Foundation launches its first-ever TV program called – Our Africa by Merck Foundation to create a culture shift by raising awareness about a wide range of social and health challenges in our communities such as Diabetes Ending Child Marriage Supporting Girl Education Women Empowerment Stopping GBV Ending FGM and Breaking Infertility Stigma among other social and health issues affecting the continent Merck Foundation through their Our Africa TV program has established the first Fashion and Art community with Purpose community to break the silence and be the voice of the voiceless about many critical and sensitive social and health issues in Africa and beyond Merck Foundation the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has launched their first-ever TV program Our Africa by Merck Foundation This first-of-its-kind TV show is set to be the voice of the voiceless and break the silence about many critical and sensitive social and health issues in Africa Watch the Promo of Our Africa by Merck Foundation here httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvXOdXqQUdkm8 This pan African show is conceptualized produced directed and hosted by Senator Dr RashaKelej CEO of Merck Foundation to feature Fashion Designers Singers and prominent guests from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa Expressing her excitement about the launch of the Our Africa by Merck Foundation TV program Senator Dr RashaKelej CEO of Merck Foundation explained I am extremely happy and proud to present our new and unique program Our Africa by Merck Foundation I strongly believe that fashion and art should have a purpose beyond entertainment and looking good They can contribute to sensitizing our communities about different social and health issues such as ending FGM ending child marriage stopping GBV breaking the Infertility stigma supporting Girl Education Diabetes awareness and healthy lifestyle and more Hence I came up with the idea of this beneficial yet entertaining TV program I am hosting the show along with my co-host Brian Mulondo from Uganda We will discuss and address various social and health issues relevant to Africa in a very unique way through our African Community of Fashion and Art with Purpose It will be a first-of-its-kind interactive show which will feature talented Fashion designers and Singers who sensitize communities through those creative work across Africa Dr RashaKelej added Our Africa by Merck Foundation TV program is currently going to be broadcasted in Kenya Uganda and Ghana the TV program will also soon be aired in other African countries Below are the details of the channels on which the TV show will be aired – Every Saturday 530 pm EAT on KTN Kenya – Every Sunday 630 pm EAT on NTV Uganda – Every Sunday 2 pm on GMT GHOne TV Ghana This program is our effort to reach out to youth and other members of our urban and rural communities with the aim to address and raise awareness about a wide range of pressing social and health issues that are relevant to our continent I am very happy that we have already started to receive great feedback on the promo and first episode which was about diabetes and promoting a healthy lifestyle I also received many messages on social media that everyone is excited to watch more episodes So stay tuned to watch more and more of OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation TV show Be ready to Get informed Get healthy and Get entertained added Senator Dr RashaKelej Watch the First Episode here httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvfz1S1Dlugkc Watch the First Episode promo here httpsyoutubeRzliKpAkUAU Merck Foundation together with their partner African First Ladies recently announced different 8 Call for Applications for two themes of Awards for Media Fashion Designers Filmmakers Musicians Singers and new potential talents in these fields from African countries The themes of the two categories of awards are – 1 Breaking Infertility Stigma Support Girls Education End Child Marriage End FGM Stopping GBV and or Women Empowerment at all levels and 2 Promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension Moreover Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies has also released over 10 inspiring childrens storybooks and over 25 songs on breaking infertility stigma supporting girls education and women empowerment in English French and Portuguese language To listen to the Merck Foundation songs and read the Merck Foundation storybooks please visit httpsmerck-foundationcomour-programsMerck-Foundation-More-Than-a-MotherLocal-Songs-and-Children-Stories Join the conversation on our social media platforms below and let your voice be heard Facebook Merck Foundation Twitter Merckfoundation YouTube MerckFoundation Instagram Merck Foundation Flickr Merck Foundation Website wwwmerck-foundationcom About Merck Foundation The Merck Foundation established in 2017 is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology Our efforts are primarily focused on improving access to quality equitable healthcare solutions in underserved communities building healthcare and scientific research capacity and empowering people in STEM Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics with a special focus on women and youth All Merck Foundation press releases are distributed by e-mail at the same time they become available on the Merck Foundation Website Please visit wwwmerck-foundationcom to read more To know more reach out to our social media Merck Foundation Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube and Flickr To View the Image Click on the Link Below Senator Dr RashaKelej CEO of Merck Foundation Concept Director Executive Producer of Our Africa TV Show PWR PWR

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April 18, 2022

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Mumbai Maharashtra India Nairobi Kenya Business Wire India Merck Foundation launches its first-ever TV program called – Our Africa by Merck Foundation to create a culture shift by raising awareness about a wide range of social and health challenges in our communities such as Diabetes Ending Child Marriage Supporting Girl Education Women Empowerment Stopping GBV Ending FGM and Breaking Infertility Stigma among other social and health issues affecting the continent Merck Foundation through their Our Africa TV program has established the first Fashion and Art community with Purpose community to break the silence and be the voice of the voiceless about many critical and sensitive social and health issues in Africa and beyond Merck Foundation the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has launched their first-ever TV program Our Africa by Merck Foundation This first-of-its-kind TV show is set to be the voice of the voiceless and break the silence about many critical and sensitive social and health issues in Africa Watch the Promo of Our Africa by Merck Foundation here httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvXOdXqQUdkm8 This pan African show is conceptualized produced directed and hosted by Senator Dr RashaKelej CEO of Merck Foundation to feature Fashion Designers Singers and prominent guests from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa Expressing her excitement about the launch of the Our Africa by Merck Foundation TV program Senator Dr RashaKelej CEO of Merck Foundation explained I am extremely happy and proud to present our new and unique program Our Africa by Merck Foundation I strongly believe that fashion and art should have a purpose beyond entertainment and looking good They can contribute to sensitizing our communities about different social and health issues such as ending FGM ending child marriage stopping GBV breaking the Infertility stigma supporting Girl Education Diabetes awareness and healthy lifestyle and more Hence I came up with the idea of this beneficial yet entertaining TV program I am hosting the show along with my co-host Brian Mulondo from Uganda We will discuss and address various social and health issues relevant to Africa in a very unique way through our African Community of Fashion and Art with Purpose It will be a first-of-its-kind interactive show which will feature talented Fashion designers and Singers who sensitize communities through those creative work across Africa Dr RashaKelej added Our Africa by Merck Foundation TV program is currently going to be broadcasted in Kenya Uganda and Ghana the TV program will also soon be aired in other African countries Below are the details of the channels on which the TV show will be aired – Every Saturday 530 pm EAT on KTN Kenya – Every Sunday 630 pm EAT on NTV Uganda – Every Sunday 2 pm on GMT GHOne TV Ghana This program is our effort to reach out to youth and other members of our urban and rural communities with the aim to address and raise awareness about a wide range of pressing social and health issues that are relevant to our continent I am very happy that we have already started to receive great feedback on the promo and first episode which was about diabetes and promoting a healthy lifestyle I also received many messages on social media that everyone is excited to watch more episodes So stay tuned to watch more and more of OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation TV show Be ready to Get informed Get healthy and Get entertained added Senator Dr RashaKelej Watch the First Episode here httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvfz1S1Dlugkc Watch the First Episode promo here httpsyoutubeRzliKpAkUAU Merck Foundation together with their partner African First Ladies recently announced different 8 Call for Applications for two themes of Awards for Media Fashion Designers Filmmakers Musicians Singers and new potential talents in these fields from African countries The themes of the two categories of awards are – 1 Breaking Infertility Stigma Support Girls Education End Child Marriage End FGM Stopping GBV and or Women Empowerment at all levels and 2 Promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension Moreover Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies has also released over 10 inspiring childrens storybooks and over 25 songs on breaking infertility stigma supporting girls education and women empowerment in English French and Portuguese language To listen to the Merck Foundation songs and read the Merck Foundation storybooks please visit httpsmerck-foundationcomour-programsMerck-Foundation-More-Than-a-MotherLocal-Songs-and-Children-Stories Join the conversation on our social media platforms below and let your voice be heard Facebook Merck Foundation Twitter Merckfoundation YouTube MerckFoundation Instagram Merck Foundation Flickr Merck Foundation Website wwwmerck-foundationcom About Merck Foundation The Merck Foundation established in 2017 is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology Our efforts are primarily focused on improving access to quality equitable healthcare solutions in underserved communities building healthcare and scientific research capacity and empowering people in STEM Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics with a special focus on women and youth All Merck Foundation press releases are distributed by e-mail at the same time they become available on the Merck Foundation Website Please visit wwwmerck-foundationcom to read more To know more reach out to our social media Merck Foundation Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube and Flickr To View the Image Click on the Link Below Senator Dr RashaKelej CEO of Merck Foundation Concept Director Executive Producer of Our Africa TV Show PWR PWR

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