How Dr. Rasha Kelej is Transforming Fertility Care and Breaking Infertility Stigma through Merck Foundation’s “More Than a Mother” Movement

APO Group - Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases | 15-09-2026 04:14pm |

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, is leading the "More Than a Mother" movement to transform fertility care and reduce infertility stigma. The initiative addresses the shortage of trained fertility specialists as well as social, cultural, religious, and communication barriers that hinder access to quality fertility care. Dr. Kelej emphasized that lasting change requires addressing multiple layers surrounding the problem. The movement provides scholarships to fertility specialists and embryologists while working to change the overall environment around infertility.

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