Merck Foundation CEO recognize Botswana First Lady as Ambassador of "More Than a Mother" Campaign'24

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"It is a great honor to recognize Botswana First Lady, my dear sister, H.E. Mrs. NEO JANE MASISI as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to transform patient care, build healthcare capacity, break the stigma of infertility, empower women, support girl education, stop GBV in Botswana and the rest of Africa, in the presence of The President of the Republic of Botswana, H.E. Dr. MOKGWEETSI ERIC KEABETSWE MASISI.
I am very happy to share that we have together transformed the patientcare landscape of Botswana by providing 46 scholarships of One-Year Online PG Diploma and Two-Year Master Degree for local doctors from Botswana nationwide in many underserved and critical medical specialties.
I am also very happy to share that together with Her Excellency The First Lady of Botswana, we are also supporting girl education by providing scholarships and bicycles for 40 schoolgirls to cover their transportation and other education expenses so that they can reach their potentials and achieve their dreams.
We also visited schools in the country to meet the beneficiaries of Sewing machine donations and witnessed their success.
Together, we will continue making history in Botswana and the rest of Africa!"
Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation
President of "More Than a Mother"