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I am happy to share with you the speech of HON. TIMOTHY PAGONACHI MTAMBO, MINISTER OF CIVIC EDUCATION, AND NATIONAL UNITY, Republic of Malawi at the Merck Foundation African Research Summit 2021 held along the sidelines of the 8th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2021.
Merck Foundation has conducted 5 editions of “Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit” in partnership with African Governments, and African Union Scientific, Technical and Research Commission. MARS brings together researchers and policy makers from across Africa to prepare for the road ahead in Africa’s development as an international hub for excellence in scientific innovation and define interventions to empower women and youth through education in general and in STEM in particular.
As part of our contribution towards improving access to healthcare solutions and hence to the social and economic development of Africa, we have launched Merck Foundation’s “Best African Woman Researcher Award” and “Best Young African Researcher Award” in cooperation with Ministries of Science and Education, and African Union Scientific, Technical and Research commission. The Merck Foundation’s target is to empower girls and women through various initiatives, including providing training for female & young researchers & medical graduates and supporting the education of best performing Girl students in Africa.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation
President of MARS
