The President of Tanzania, H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja; The Prime Minister of Namibia, Rt. Hon Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila; and The Prime Minister of Togo, Rt. Hon Victoire Tomegah Dogbé have been maned amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2022.
The list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2022 is made up of prominent African women breaking the bias across the world and includes 2 Presidents, 5 Vice Presidents, 5 Prime Ministers, Ministers, and Top CEOs of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej for the fourth year recognized as one of 100 Most Influential African Women 2022.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign has been featured in the list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2022 for the fourth consecutive year, by a leading Rating that firm launches this annual publication to highlight and celebrate African women in leadership inspiring the next generation and changing the perception of women breaking bias and barriers in their career, business and life pursuits.
Merck Foundation CEO and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign and Member of the Egyptian Senate, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej has been recognized for her contribution towards advancing healthcare capacity, patient care transformation, supporting girl education & women empowerment in African countries. It also appreciates her contribution, through Merck Foundation, towards empowering African women in the field of Research and Healthcare and empowering underprivileged young girls through ‘Educating Linda’ in Africa and developing countries.
Speaking about being featured in the 100 Most Influential African Women list, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej says, “I am delighted and honored to be selected for the fourth year as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans and African Women, under the category of CSO & Philanthropy. Thank you all for recognizing my efforts and Merck Foundation’s commitment towards building healthcare capacity, transforming the patient care landscape with special focus on women’s health, and empowering women & girls so that they can reach their potential and pursue their dreams. I promise to continue to empower women, support girl education and improve access to quality and equitable healthcare in Africa, Asia and beyond. Congratulations for all the exceptional women who have been selected this year. Well deserved.”
Dr. Kelej is at the forefront of Merck Foundation’s programs that have been contributing to transformation of patient care landscape in public healthcare sectors in Africa and developing countries.
The 2022 list of 100 Most Influential African Women has a representation of the most powerful African women from 36 African countries, chosen from various career backgrounds including diplomacy, philanthropy, politics, activism, entrepreneurship, business leadership, and entertainment.
To view the list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2022, please visit: https://100women.AvanceMedia.org/
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