Merck Foundation organized their 'First Health Media Training'

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany organized the first "Merck Foundation Health Media Training" on 20th March 2019 in Bujumbura, Burundi in partnership with Denise Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi and Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother together with Ministry of Health and Ministry of Communication and Media to break the stigma around infertility in Burundi and the rest of Africa.The training program was a part of 'Merck More Than a Mother' community awareness Program and was organized for the first time in Burundi for local media representatives."I am delighted to initiate this important training session as I strongly believe that media plays a significant role to influence our society to create a cultural shift. It has the capacity and ability to break the stigma around infertility in the community", explained Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck More Than a Mother.The training was addressed by the First Lady of Burundi, ..