diplomacy&development

La 10ème Edition de Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2023 Mumbai, India La Fondation Merck a sensibilisé le public à de nombreuses questions sociales essentielles, notamment briser la stigmatisation de l'infertilité. La Fondation Merck, la branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, a été désignée « ONG de l'Année 2024 », l'ONG La Plus Influente qui Façonne l'Avenir de l'Afrique et Favorisé l'Autonomisation des Communautés, par Avance Media, une société de notation et de vote de premier plan en Afrique. En recevant cette distinction, la Sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck et l'Une des 100 Africaines Les Plus Influentes pour cinq années consécutives - de 2019 à 2023 - a déclaré : « Je suis ravie et fière de partager que la Fondation Merck a été élue ‘ONG DE L'ANNÉE 2024’, sur la liste de 10 ONG menant l'autonomisation des communautés en Afrique, présélectionnée par Avance Media, un grand merci à tous ceux qui ont voté pour n

Medical education today increasingly focuses on global perspectives and diverse learning experiences, essential for preparing future doctors to meet the demands of an interconnected world. Recognizing this need, many universities partner with international institutions to bring education and clinical training closer to students. St. George’s University (SGU), a School of Medicine in Grenada, in the West Indies has been a pioneer in this area through its long-standing partnership with Northumbria University (NU) in the United Kingdom, established in 2007. The partnership has welcomed more than 2,500 medical students to spend one or more years of their preclinical or medical degree program at Northumbria University. This offers students the opportunity to complete either a Four-Year MD Program or a Five- or Six-Year MD Track. These tracks are identical to those delivered in Grenada but provide students with the chance to study in and experience a different healthcare environment. While m

According to the World Heart Federation, Africa, with over 1 billion people, is a significant contributor to the global burden of cardiovascular disease. Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity and Weight Management to doctors from 52 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 2080 scholarships in total have been provided by Merck Foundation to doctors from 52 countries in 44critical and underserved medical specialties such as Oncology, Sexual and Reproductive Care, Acute Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Embryology & Fertility specialty, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine, Critical Care, Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Neonatal Medicine, Advanced Surgical Practice, Gene

Selon la Fédération Mon diale du Cœur, l'Afrique, avec plus d'un milliard d'habitants, contribue de manière significative au fardeau mondial des maladies cardiovasculaires. La Fondation Merck en partenariat avec les Premières Dames Africaines et les Ministères de la Santé et les Sociétés Médicales, ont octroyé 830 bourses d'études, sur un total de 2080 bourses, pour l'obtention d'un Diplôme Post-Universitaire d'un an et Master de deux ans en Médecine Cardiovasculaire Préventive, Cardiologie, Diabète, Endocrinologie et Gestion de L'Obésité et du Poids, à des médecins de 52 pays d'Afrique, d'Asie et d'Amérique latine. Au total, 2080 bourses ont été accordées par la Fondation Merck à des médecins de 52 pays dans 44 spécialités médicales critiques et mal desservies telles que l'Oncologie, Soins Sexuels et Reproductifs, Médecine Aiguë, Médecine Respiratoire, Embryologie et la Fertilité, Gastroentérologie, Dermatologie, Psychiatrie, Médecine d&

The partnership underscores Telecoming's dedication to providing high-quality, locally relevant content that resonates with South African audiences. Telecoming ( www.Telecoming.com ), sportech company specializing in developing and distributing mobile experiences for sports and entertainment, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with The Movement Empire, the world's most immersive online exercise platform. This agreement will enable the distribution of Movement Empire's on-demand workout content through major mobile operators in South Africa, reinforcing Telecoming's strong presence in the South African market, where it has been operating since 2015. The Movement Empire, known for its comprehensive range of online bodyweight workouts, is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their fitness goals through innovative and engaging workouts that require no equipment. Their content, which spans from low-impact, reduced intensity sessions through to high inte

For International Doctor’s Day on 1st October, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies has provided tips to help medical professionals achieve a good balance between work and personal time.  The specialties with favorable work-life balance In-demand fields like primary care offer more flexible schedules, making it easier for doctors to juggle personal and professional responsibilities. “Primary care is unique in medicine because of its flexibility,” says Dr. Linda Girgis, SGU alumna and primary care doctor in New Jersey. “Many physicians now practice outpatient medicine, avoiding late-night hospital admissions. Options like private practice or working under a hospital system each have their benefits and challenges.” Work-life balance is achievable in specialties beyond primary care, though it may require a different approach. Procedure-oriented specialties often demand long hours and early mornings. Physicians in these fields must be intentional about s

A fireside chat during the Angola Oil & Gas conference delved into the exploration opportunities in the Republic of Congo. The Republic of Congo is preparing to launch the first phase of its Bango Kayo expansion project – developed in partnership with Chinese energy company Wing Wah – this year. Fabrice Okassa, Upstream Advisor to the Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, shared that the onshore project will support the country’s diversification efforts during a fireside chat at the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference on Wednesday. The fireside chat was a prelude to the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CIEF) – organized by Energy Capital & Power – taking place March 25-26, 2025. As sub-Saharan Africa’s fourth largest oil producer, the Republic of Congo has ambitions to accelerate diversification through investments in natural gas infrastructure. The Bango Kayo project aligns with this goal. As a multi-phase development, the project will produce 30 billion cub