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Merck Foundation CEO Meets Mauritius President to Discuss Healthcare Capacity Building and Women Empowerment

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During a high-level meeting, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, met with President of Mauritius, HIS EXCELLENCY MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, to share the impact of their partnership and programs aimed at transforming public healthcare in Mauritius. The meeting focused on the long-term commitment to empower women in STEM and address various social and health issues in the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • Merck Foundation has provided 100 scholarships for Mauritian doctors in 42 critical and under-served specialties, with a focus on empowering women in STEM and improving patient care.
  • The scholarships cover a range of specialties, including Fertility, Embryology, Sexual & Reproductive Care, Oncology, and Preventative Cardiovascular, among others.
  • Merck Foundation has so far provided more than 2280 scholarships for young doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties.
  • The organization aims to build healthcare capacity and media awareness to address social and health issues such as Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, and Ending FGM.
  • Merck Foundation has launched several awards, including the Africa Media Recognition Awards, Fashion Awards, Film Awards, Song Awards, and Media Recognition Awards "Diabetes & Hypertension", to raise awareness about these issues.
  • The organization has established partnerships with institutions and governments to achieve its humanitarian goals and maintain a strict non-political stance in all its endeavors.

Statistics:

  • 100 scholarships provided for Mauritian doctors in 42 critical and under-served specialties.
  • 2280 scholarships provided for young doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties.
  • 14 awards launched by Merck Foundation to raise awareness about social and health issues.
  • Partnerships established with institutions, governments, and organizations to achieve humanitarian goals.

Sources:

M2 PRESSWIRE-July 4, 2025-: Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets Mauritius President to share the Impact of their 100 Scholarships for Mauritian Doctors in partnership with Ministry of Health (C)1994-2025 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:04072025

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