By Helga Fogstad, Corine Karema and Svetlana Akselrod In September 2023, world leaders will have a unique opportunity to commit to bolstering health systems, ending tuberculosis, and invigorating progress on health for all, as three United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level Meetings (HLMs) on health will take place back-to-back in New York, USA. The HLMs…
Water pumps – a much-needed solution for municipalities
Several countries across Africa face ongoing power delivery challenges, with municipalities struggling to meet the demands of citizens and businesses, and load shedding which has again become a harsh reality, particularly in South Africa. A solution to these challenges will require the involvement of numerous stakeholders, but one power-saving solution has the potential to deliver…
UN-backed initiative greatly improves the health of women, children, adolescents
A new report developed by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), a coalition of more than 800 organizations, and the show that the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents are improving faster than at any point in history, even in the poorest nations The transformation is due in great measure…
Rasha Kelej Merck’s Chief Social Officer : I am proud to work for Merck
Merck takes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) very seriously, they have demonstrated a long term commitment to Africa’s social and economic development, they have engaged with communities to understand the challenges and explore solutions and develop the appropriate programs with appropriate engagement of local stakeholders and partners. We spoke with Dr. Rasha Kelej…