ACCRA, Ghana, April 14, 2021/ -- Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, mark ‘World Health Day’ 2021 together with 19 African First Ladies by starting the “Mask Up With Care” Media Recognition Awards for African Media Representatives for advancing Community awareness about coronavirus.
The awards are also announced for Media Representatives from Latin American and Asian Countries. The theme
of the awards is to raise awareness on how to adapt best protection
measures such as wearing your masks to show you care and love your
family & community; to encourage your community to choose to
vaccinate when it is available and to sensitize them to support
healthcare workers who are at the forefront of COVID 19 pandemic.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation
emphasized, “After the huge success of our ‘Stay at hone Awards’ Media
Recognition Awards 2020 and receiving more than 1000 applications and
announcing more than 90 winners across Africa, Asia and Latin
America. I’d like to encourage media to apply for "Mask Up with Care”
Media Recognition Awards These Media Recognition Awards will encourage
media to sensitize our communities. Raising awareness about coronavirus
in our communities will also contribute to supporting health workers who
are at the forefront of COVID-19 response - providing high-quality,
respectful treatment and care. Also, it will enhance their great efforts
in leading community dialogue to address fears and questions. Looking
forward to valuable inputs from all media representatives”.
Merck
Foundation has been actively raising awareness on sensitive health
issues like infertility and eliminating its stigma. Merck Foundation has
also raced to respond to coronavirus pandemic, in partnership with 18
African First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Information and Education
through various programs and activities.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
further elaborated, “As the world marks World Health Day, our hearts
and thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by this
unprecedented event COVID 19, which has highlighted that access to
healthcare is unequal. In accordance with this year's theme 'Building a
Fairer, Healthier World for Everyone', we at Merck Foundation are
committed towards providing access to quality and equitable healthcare
solution by providing for more than 1100 Doctors from 42 countries
across Africa, Asia, and Latin America with one & two-year
speciality training in multiple fields such as Oncology, Diabetes,
Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Endocrinology, Sexual and
Reproductive Medicine, Acute Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Human
Assisted Reproduction and Embryology & Fertility speciality, to be
the first in their countries”.
“Furthermore, Merck Foundation
together with African First Ladies started the process of providing
scholarships for local doctors, of new medical underserved specialities
such as; Urology, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Pain
Management, Dermatology, Neonatal, Paediatric Dermatology, Internal
Medicine, Surgery Trauma and Orthopedic, Mental Health and Psychiatry
and more. We are looking forward to receiving applications from doctors
in underserved communities on our email: info@merck-foundation.com” Dr. Kelej added.
“At
Merck Foundation, we appreciate all the healthcare workers around the
world who are on the frontline working towards containing this pandemic.
Let us all work together towards a healthier and fairer world” said Dr. Kelej.
About Merck Foundation community support during coronavirus pandemic;
Merck
Foundation made Community donations to support the livelihood of
thousands of women, casual workers and persons living with disabilities,
affected by Coronavirus lockdown in the following countries in
partnership with their First Ladies; Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Nigeria,
Niger, Malawi, Liberia, Ghana, The Gambia, DR Congo, Burkina Faso and
Burundi. Merck Foundation also undertook a similar relief activity in
Egypt.
Merck Foundation launched Stay at Home Media Recognition
Awards to help raise awareness about COVID 19, and also released a
storybook “Make the Right Choice” to sensitize children and youth on how
to keep healthy and safe during COVID 19 pandemic across Africa.
Senator,
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation also created an inspiring pan
African song called ‘My White Army’ which aimed to thank the doctors and
nurses fighting on the front lines of the coronavirus battle, who are
risking exposure to the virus so everyone else can stay home and stay
healthy. “This song is my personal contribution to COVID-19 response, I
appreciate and salute all front line workers- doctors, nurses and health
workers, for their selfless act during the COVID 19 pandemic” concluded Dr. Kelej.
Listen to the song by clicking: https://bit.ly/3uMW9sN
Details of the Merck Foundation “MASK UP WITH CARE” Media Recognition Awards 2021:
Who can apply:
Journalists from Print, Radio, Online, and Multimedia platforms from the following groups:
- Southern African Countries
- West African Countries
- East African Countries
- African French Speaking Countries
- African Portuguese Speaking Countries
- Latin American Countries
- Asian Countries
How to Apply:
Entries can be submitted via email to: submit@merck-foundation.com
The Subject line of the mail should mention: Merck Foundation “MASK UP WITH CARE” Media Recognition Awards 2021
Please specify your name, country, category of application, and contact details in the mail.
Categories and Prize Money for each group:
Categories | Print Media | Online Media | Radio | Multimedia |
Prize Money | USD 500 | USD 500 | USD 500 | USD 500 |
Sending multiple applications will increase the chances of winning the award.
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