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  ● La conférence annuelle de la Fondation Merck a été inaugurée par le Président de la République de Zambie, S.E. Dr. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU et Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Président du Directoire de E.Merck KG et Président du Conseil d'Administration de la Fondation Merck. ● La 8ème édition de « Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary » a été coprésidée par S.E. ESTHER LUNGU, La Première Dame de la République de Zambie et la Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. ● Les Premières Dames Africaines d'Angola, du Botswana, du Burkina Faso, du Burundi, de la République Centrafricaine, de la République Démocratique du Congo, du Ghana, de la Guinée Conakry, du Libéria, du Malawi, du Mozambique et de la Namibie étaient les invités d'honneur du Luminaire. ● Plus de 75 000 participants, prestataires de soins de santé, décideurs et universitaires de 70 pays ont assisté au Luminaire. La Fondation Merck, la branche philanthropique de Merck KgaA a lancé la 8ème édition

  ● Merck Foundation annual conference was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Dr. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp Chairman of both of Executive Board of E.Merck KG and Merck Foundation Board of Trustees. ● The 8th Edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” was co-chaired by H.E. ESTHER LUNGU, The First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. ● African First Ladies of Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Namibia were the Guests of Honour for the Luminary. ● More than 75,000 participants, healthcare providers, policymakers, and academia from 70 countries attended the Luminary. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA kickstarted the 8th Edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” on 27th April 2021, through an online videoconference. It was co-cha

Les masques transparents ou les masques en tissu avec un panneau en plastique transparent sont un autre type de masque pour les personnes qui interagissent avec Personnes sourdes ou malentendantes Jeunes enfants ou étudiants apprenant à lire Étudiants apprenant une nouvelle langue Personnes handicapées Personnes ayant besoin de voir la forme appropriée de la bouche pour émettre des voyelles appropriées (par exemple, en chantant).  Si vous utilisez ce type de masque, assurez-vous Vous pouvez respirer facilement L'excès d'humidité ne s'accumule pas à l'intérieur du masque Vous retirez le masque avant de dormir, car la partie en plastique pourrait former un joint autour de votre bouche et de votre nez et rendre la respiration difficile. La FDA a récemment approuvé un masque médical transparent à icône externe.  Ces masques médicaux transparents doivent être réservés à l'usage des agents de santé et des patients qui en ont besoin. Il existe plusieurs méthodes simples po

Le Sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej, PDG de la Fondation Merck, lors de la séance inaugurale de la 8e édition de la vidéoconférence en ligne «MERCK FOUNDATION AFRICA ASIA LUMINARY» 2021 La sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej,  PDG de la Fondation Merck,  a déclaré lors de la session inaugurale de son organisation de la 8e édition de la vidéoconférence en ligne 2021 «MERCK FOUNDATION AFRICA ASIA LUMINARY», que 1,100 médecins dans 42 pays d’Afrique et d’Asie dans le domaine de l’infertilité et de la santé reproductive est une grande étape car la plupart d’entre eux sont les premiers spécialistes de leur pays. Ouvrant le luminaire, le sénateur Dr Kelej a déclaré que la Fondation Merck a travaillé dans divers pays pour renforcer les capacités de soins de santé dans de nombreux domaines médicaux critiques et mal desservis tels que; Diabète, cardiovasculaire, endocrinologie, cancer, recherche, soins de fertilité, santé des femmes, soins sexuels et reproductifs, médicaments respiratoires et médicaments aigus.

Merck Foundation CEO Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej during the Inaugural session of the 8th Edition of the ”MERCK FOUNDATION AFRICA ASIA LUMINARY” 2021 Online Videoconference Merck Foundation CEO Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej declared during her organisation’s inaugural session of the 8th Edition of the ”MERCK FOUNDATION AFRICA ASIA LUMINARY” 2021 Online Videoconference, that 1,100 doctors across 42 countries in Africa and Asia in infertility specialty and also reproductive health is a great milestone because most of them are the first specialists in their countries. Opening the luminary, Senator Dr. Kelej said Merck Foundation has been working in various countries to build healthcare capacity in many critical and underserved medical fields such as; Diabetes, cardiovascular, endocrinology, Cancer, Research, Fertility Care, Women Health, Sexual & Reproductive care, Respiratory Medicines, and Acute Medicines. “More than 1,100 doctor from 42 countries have benefited from Merck Foundation scholarsh

The DRC Head of State, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo at the Elysee Palace on Tuesday with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron The DRC Head of State, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo was received at the Elysee Palace on Tuesday by his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for a working lunch. The two Presidents spoke of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the DRC and France, in the security and economic fields. President Emmanuel Macron congratulated President Tshisekedi for the successes achieved in terms of domestic policy in the DRC with the inauguration of the new government on Monday. The two heads of state began by condemning the violence in Chad and called for the return of constitutional order and respect for public freedoms. Clearly E. Macron said they support Chad's transition and stability but not a succession plan. Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Editor

  The proposal enables the Bank to proceed with clearing Sudan’s arrears with the African Development Bank Group, with the support of the United Kingdom and Sweden. The Boards of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB.org) Group on Friday approved a proposal for the clearance of about $413 million in arrears on loans owed by Sudan to the institution, marking a major milestone in the country’s re-engagement with international financial institutions and the global economy. The proposal enables the Bank to proceed with clearing Sudan’s arrears with the African Development Bank Group, with the support of the United Kingdom and Sweden. The U.K will provide bridge financing to clear Sudan’s arrears to the African Development Fund, while Sweden has committed to providing grant financing of about $4.2 million to meet Sudan’s burden-share for the operation. Upon full clearance of the arrears to the Bank group, sanctions on Sudan will be lifted and a Policy-Based Operation (PBO) will be

Some signs of recovery emerging but major efforts required to restore and strengthen health services. The second round of a World Health Organization “pulse survey“ reveals that over one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, substantial disruptions persist, with about 90% of countries still reporting one or more disruptions to essential health services, marking no substantial global change since the first survey conducted in the summer of 2020. Within countries, however, the magnitude and extent of disruptions has generally decreased. In 2020, countries reported that, on average, about half of essential health services were disrupted. In the first 3 months of 2021, however, they reported progress, with just over one third of services now being disrupted. Overcoming disruptions Countries have been working to mitigate disruptions. Many have now stepped up communications efforts to inform the public about changes to service delivery and provide advice about ways to safely seek health care. The

● La 8ème édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary sera coprésidée par S.E. ESTHER LUNGU, Première Dame de la République de Zambie et Sénatrice, Dr Rasha Kelej,  CEO of Merck Foundation. ● Le Président de la République de Zambie, S.E. M. EDGAR LUNGU et Président du Conseil d'Administration de Merck KG, le Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp inaugurera officiellement la « Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary » En Ligne. ● 19 Premières Dames Africaines seront les invités d'honneur et les Ministres de la Santé, du Genre, de l'Information, de l'Education et de la Science et de la Technologie de 25 Pays Africains à participer. ● Plus de 2000 prestataires de soins de santé, décideurs politiques et représentants des médias de plus de 70 pays bénéficieront du Luminaire. La Fondation Merck, la branche philanthropique de Merck Allemagne, organisera sa conférence annuelle, la 8ème édition de « Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary » du 27 au 29 avril 2021 en partenariat

● The 8th edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary will be co-chaired by H.E. ESTHER LUNGU, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. ● The President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Mr. EDGAR LUNGU and Chairman of Merck KG executive board, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp will officially inaugurate the “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” Online.  ● 19 African First Ladies will be the Guests of Honor and Ministers of Health, Gender, Information, Education and Science & Technology from 25 African countries to participate.  ● More than 2000 healthcare providers, policymakers and media from over 70 countries will benefit from the Luminary. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany, will conduct their annual conference, the 8th Edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” from 27th April to 29th April 2021 in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Zambia. The conference will be conducted

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2021, 8th edition to be conducted on 27th to 29th April 2021, with 19 African First Ladies as Guests of Honor The 8th edition of Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminary will be co-chaired by H.E. ESTHER LUNGU, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation; The President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Mr. EDGAR LUNGU and Chairman of Merck KG executive board, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp will officially inaugurate the “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” Online; 19 African First Ladies will be the Guests of Honor and Ministers of Health, Gender, Information, Education and Science & Technology from 25 African countries to participate; More than 2000 healthcare providers, policymakers and media from over 70 countries will benefit from the Luminary. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany, will conduct their annual conference, the 8th Edition of “Merck Fo