Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the Africa’s First Ladies, also the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation more Than a Mother” announced the winners of their Fashion, Song, and Film Awards 2025, under two themes: “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes & Hypertension”. The theme of “More Than a Mother” Awards was to raise awareness on social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/or Stopping GBV at all levels. The theme of “Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards was to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension in African countries. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) expressed, “I am incredibly proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Merck Foundation Fashion, Song and Film Awards together with my dear sisters, African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”. I congratulate our 51 winners from 15 African countries. I am truly impressed by the quality and quantity of the entries we received this year. Our winners have creatively and effectively conveyed important social and health awareness messages through their work. I have always believed that fashion and art play a crucial role in raising awareness about health and sensitive social issues.” Merck Foundation also announced the Call for Applications for the 2026 Edition of Merck Foundation Fashion, Song & Film Awards ‘More Than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’, in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia. “We invite the young talents to submit their creative work, carrying powerful messages that break the silence,” she added. Here is the list of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025 Winners: Ropafadzo Mapira, ZIMBABWE, First Position Adebayo Balikis Ireti, NIGERIA, First Position Christianah Adebimpe Dare, NIGERIA, First Position Mame Bara Gaye, SENEGAL, Second Position Serigne Modou Diouf, SENEGAL, Second Position Johannes Medard Tairo, TANZANIA, Second Position Niyigena Angella, UGANDA, Second Position Giovanni Peter Gazigile, TANZANIA, Third Position Kutesa Tyson Vicent, UGANDA, Third Position Linda Ngwira, ZAMBIA, Third Position Gibstar Makangila, ZAMBIA, Third Position Mercy Duke, ZIMBABWE, Third Position Oluwatosin Oloruntobi Adeyanju, NIGERIA, Third Position Ngatendwe Hope Gowera, NAMIBIA, Third Position Here are the Winners of Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “Diabetes & Hypertension” 2025: Christianah Adebimpe Dare, NIGERIA, First position Lynn Chipendo, ZIMBABWE, First position Beatricia Lucas, NAMIBIA, Second Position Tinotenda Nissi Mafusire, ZAMBIA, Second Position Oloyede Eniola Sunday, NIGERIA, Second Position Isabel Mawusinu Kulafe, GHANA, Third Position Mercy Njeri Daniel, KENYA, Third Position Hezra Carolina Gove, MOZAMBIQUE, Third Position Here is the list of winners of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ Song Awards 2025: English Language Vincent Owino, KENYA, First Position Alice Eze, NIGERIA, First Position Maureen Kabasiita, UGANDA, Second Position Warren Frank Kawiche, TANZANIA, Third Position OBED Murphy Agai, NIGERIA, Third Position Christianah Adebimpe Dare, NIGERIA, Third Position Cardi Shembazè, NIGERIA, Third Position Neema Nasirumbi, KENYA, Third Position French Language Kumbuka Bashonga Jeremie, DRC, First Position Ndiouga FALL, SENEGAL, First Position Brake Mackaya, GABON, Second Position Natty Stelle KOKOLO, SENEGAL, Third Position Local Language Coumba Coly, SENEGAL, First Position Bigirimana Linah Blanche, BURUNDI, First Position Here is the list of winners of Merck Foundation ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’ Song Awards 2025: English Language Jasmin Dally Koech, KENYA, First Position Omotola Ijaola, NIGERIA, Second Position Dr Ndumiso Tshuma, SOUTH AFRICA, Third Position French Language Étienne Kasereka, DRC, First Position Nantenaina Andriamorasata, MADAGASCAR, Second Position Here is the list of winners of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ Film Awards 2025: English Language Calvin Oyula, KENYA, First Position Temitope Adebisi Adeyanju, NIGERIA, Second Position Bartholomew Sey, GHANA, Third Position French Language Baderhwa Benoit, GABON, First Position David LeGrand F, GABON, First Position Thierno Seydou Nouro SY, SENEGAL, Second Position Meye Fabien, GABON, Second Position Here is the list of winners of Merck Foundation ‘Diabe
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