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MERCK Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies marked World Heart Day 2022 on 29 September by making 720 scholarships available for doctors from 45 countries.
The two organisations, together with the respective countries’ health ministries, including Namibia, provided more than 720 scholarships for one-year post-graduate diplomas and two-year master’s degrees in preventative cardiovascular medicine, diabetes and endocrinology.
These scholarships are part of the 1 450 scholarships Merck Foundation has provided for doctors from 47 countries in 32 critical and underserved medical specialties.
Dr Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation’s chief executive officer, says: “This will contribute to improving cardiovascular care in general, since we focus on countries and not only capitals.
“Moreover, I am also very proud that we have provided in total more than 1 450 scholarships for doctors from 45 countries in 32 critical and underserved medical fields, such as acute care, paediatric emergencies, advanced surgery, intensive care, fertility, embryology, oncology, respiratory and many more.
“This is a great milestone to improve patient access to quality and equitable healthcare solutions across Africa and beyond. This achievement is the highlight of my career and my life.”
Dr Tatenda Hamilton Tengwana, Merck Foundation alumna from Zimbabwe, says: “I have always wanted to excel in my field and help patients suffering from heart disease and other related issues.
“I would like to thank Merck Foundation for making this dream a reality. I have successfully completed my post-graduate diploma in preventative cardiovascular medicine.
“The skills I have gained from this programme are tremendous and have helped me gain the confidence to treat cardiovascular patients in my country. I applaud Merck Foundation for supporting doctors like me who are eager to learn and serve their communities.”
Moreover, Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies, has also introduced awards for media, fashion designers, filmmakers, musicians/singers, and new potential talent in these fields from African countries to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness of prevention and early detection of diabetes and hypertension.
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