Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) releases song remix called “No More Diabetes” and children storybook “Sugar Free” in three languages, English, French and Portuguese to raise awareness about Diabetes prevention and early detection across Africa. Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies, has also introduced Annual Awards for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, Musicians/ Singers, and new potential talents in these fields from African countries to Promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health continues to provide over 720 scholarships, for doctors from 43 African, Asian and Latin American countries, of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master degree in Preventive Diabetes, Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Medicine, and Diabetes Mastercourse in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Diabetes Day 2022’ together with African First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia, at their 9^th Edition of Africa Asia Luminary conducted on the 14th, 15th & 16th of November 2022, through their long-term commitment to transform the landscape of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Hypertension and Cardiovascular care capacity in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and…