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flag Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO, named one of ABCD Africa’s 100 Most Impactful Voices 2026 for advancing women’s empowerment, education, and healthcare in Africa.

flag Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, has been named one of the "100 Most Impactful Voices 2026" by ABCD Africa, honoring her leadership in advancing women’s empowerment, girls’ education, and healthcare access across Africa and developing regions. flag The recognition, announced on International Women's Day 2026, highlights her work through initiatives like the Merck Foundation More Than a Mother campaign and the Art and Fashion with Purpose program, which use creative media to address social and health issues. flag Under her leadership, the foundation has awarded over 2,500 scholarships to healthcare professionals and more than 1,200 to African schoolgirls. flag She expressed gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to transformative change.

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