Merck, a leading science and technology company has Thursday announced the winners of its Merck Diabetes Award from African and Asian Universities to mark the World Diabetes Day- WDD themed ‘Eyes on Diabetes’. The award as part of the Merck Capacity Advancement Program was launched in April 2016 across African and Asian universities with the…
Meet Dr. Rasha Kelej, The Chief Social Officer at Merck Healthcare
Dr. Rasha Kelej has been appointed as the Chief Social Officer (CSO). Currently serving as the Global Vice President of Merck Healthcare, Dr. Rasha is also a member of Human Resources Science and Technology Cluster of African Union (ECOSOCC) A pharmacist, a speaker, and woman-activist, Dr Rasha has gained international recognition through hard work and…
Globally, Poor Diets Now Pose a Greater Risk to Health than Unsafe Sex, Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Use Combined
Food systems, which include how food is cultivated, raised, transported, processed and marketed, play a central role in delivering high-quality diets. But today’s food systems are too focused on quantity and not enough on quality. Low-quality diets are a driving force in increasing rates of overweight, obesity and chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, while also fueling non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.