diplomacy&development

Eyong Ebai, General Manager – Sub-Saharan Africa, GE HealthCare GE HealthCare will deliver the Cyclotrons to ALISA’s laboratory facility in Midrand, South Africa early next year, giving patients in Africa access to medical advancements. GE HealthCare ( www.GEHealthCare.com ) to deliver two Cyclotrons next year, expanding South Africa’s capacity to produce innovative molecular imaging tracers; The Cyclotrons will enable the delivery of stable and novel molecules to the market, to help clinicians diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases more confidently; Cyclotrons produce radioisotopes that enable the production of radiopharmaceuticals, which can be used in PET scans to detect the progress of cancer and determine the effectiveness of treatment. GE HealthCare has signed an agreement with Axim Life Isotopes South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (ALISA), a joint venture between Life Healthcare and the AXIM Group of Companies, to expand provision of molecular imaging in South Africa with the delivery of two...

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation BOT and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation  with H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, President of the United Republic of Tanzania to  discuss the scaling up of Merck Foundation programs to build healthcare capacity and transform patient care landscape in more than 36 critical and underserved medical specialties in Tanzania ▪ Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO: “We have provided 37 scholarships of one-year Diploma and two-year Master Degree to Tanzanian doctors in partnership with Tanzania Ministry of Health, and will continue scaling up the number of scholarships provided to doctors in many underserved and critical medical specialties such as: Fertility, Embryology, Oncology, Diabetes, Critical Care, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Clinical Psychiatry, Pain management, Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Women’s Health and more. Merck Foundation, the philanth...

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Chairperson of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, and H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, The First Lady of Burundi & Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” during the 9th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2022 Together with Burundi First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 51 scholarships to local doctors in Burundi in critical and underserved specialties so far. Merck Foundation ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ) CEO and Burundi First Lady meet during 9th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2022 to approve their future strategy and announce their impact report and call for action to build healthcare capacity and empower women & girls in Burundi; Merck Foundation is transforming the Patient care landscape and making history together with Burundi First lady and other partners in Africa, Asia, and beyond. Watch the partnership journey: https://apo-opa.info/420KcR5 ; Watch the overview of t...

Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck et Présidente de la Fondation Merck Africa Asia Luminary, et S.E. Madame ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, La Première Dame du Burundi et Ambassadrice de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu'une Mère »  lors de la 9ème édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2022 En collaboration avec la Première Dame du Burundi, la Fondation Merck a fourni jusqu'à présent 51 bourses à des médecins locaux au Burundi dans des spécialités critiques et mal desservies. CEO de la Fondation Merck ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ) et la Première Dame du Burundi se rencontrent lors de la 9ème édition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2022 pour approuver leur future stratégie et annoncer leur rapport d'impact et appeler à l'action pour renforcer les capacités de soins de santé et autonomiser les femmes et les filles au Burundi; La Fondation Merck transforme le paysage des soins aux patients et écrit l'histoire avec la Première Dame du Burundi et ...

  Professeur Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Président du Directoire de la Fondation Merck BOT et la Sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck  en discussion avec  S.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, Président de la République Unie de Tanzanie  en discussion à propos de l'intensification de leurs programmes de santé afin de transformer le paysage  des soins aux patients en plus de 36 spécialités médicales critiques et mal desservies en Tanzanie. ▪ Sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck : « Nous avons fourni 37 bourses d'un diplôme d'un an et d'un master de deux ans à des médecins tanzaniens en partenariat avec le Ministère Tanzanien de la Santé, et nous continuerons à augmenter le nombre de bourses accordées à médecins dans de nombreuses spécialités médicales mal desservies et critiques telles que: fertilité, embryologie, oncologie, diabète, soins intensifs, endocrinologie, dermatologie, cardiologie, psychiatrie clinique, prise en charge de l...

NIEC 2023 has officially kicked off with a ministerial panel presenting insight into value creation through energy development. Following an insightful welcoming message and keynote addresses by key players and industry leaders from the private sectors as well as from Namibia’s Ministry of Mines & Energy, Day 1 of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2023 kicked off discussions with an opening ministerial panel. Emphasizing the need to fast-track energy developments for energy security and economic expansion, the discussion explored the theme, ‘Shaping the Future of Energy Towards Value Creation’. Moderated by NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC) – Strategic Partner of the event - the high-level speakers included H.E. Chiekh Niane, Vice Minister of Petroleum and Energies, Senegal; H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Planning and Economic Diversification, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea; H.E. Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary-Gener...

RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM Demonstrating commitment to the EOS R System with the new RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM, Canon offers professionals stunning image quality, effortlessly. Canon Europe ( https://www.Canon-Europe.com/ ) today announces the launch of the RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM, marking a new generation of super telephoto zoom lenses. By reimagining the EF 300mm f/2.8 as a zoom lens while satisfying the demand for prime level quality, Canon demonstrates its commitment to expanding the EOS R System and RF lens range for photographers and videographers alike. The RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM offers new levels of flexibility and performance in a compact and lightweight design. Due to its zoom range, with a minimum focusing distance of 1.8m with a 0.16x maximum magnification, constant aperture, robust construction and stunning image quality, the lens primarily appeals to professionals and enthusiasts who specialise in sports photography – from indoor sports to motorsports. Unparalleled fl...

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation during Episode 6 of "Our Africa by Merck Foundation" “Our Africa” TV Program will soon be broadcast on TV 3 in Ghana, BTV in Botswana, KTN in Kenya and QTV in The Gambia. Merck Foundation ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has launched the Sixth Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media handles. ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa. The TV program has been broadcasted on prime TV stations of many countries like KTV in Kenya, NTV in Uganda, and GH One TV in Ghana and ZNBC in Zambia, AYV in Sierra Leone and LTV, Liberia, and it immediately captu...