( MENAFN - African Press Organization) Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 11th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” , under the patronage of The President of Tanzania, and in partnership with the Government of Tanzania on 29th and 30th October, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania . The conference was officially inaugurated by H.E.
Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN , The President of the United Republic of Tanzania together with Prof. Dr.
Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, along with First Ladies of 15 Countries, who joined as the Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers. While inaugurating the conference, The President of United Republic of Tanzania, H.
E Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN emphasized“I am delighted to host this prestigious conference in Tanzania. It is a great honor to inaugurate the conference alongside the First Ladies of Africa and Asia.
I am certain that this conference will help us to achieve our shared mission - to make a transformation in the health and well-being of our people. I deeply appreciate the programs of Merck Foundation that are building healthcare capacity, breaking infertility stigma, and supporting girl education.” Senator Dr.
Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Chairperson of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary emphasized,“I am delighted to have Her Excellency, Dr. SAMIA SULUH.
