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VAALCO Energy Scales Up African Operations, Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Platinum Partner

Source: APO – Report:

U.S. oil and gas company VAALCO Energy has begun refurbishing its FPSO facility at the Baobab field in Block CI-40, offshore Ivory Coast. The modernization is set to increase production beyond the current 2,891 barrels of oil equivalent per day and extend the field’s economic life. A new drilling campaign is planned for 2026 to further develop both the Baobab field and the nearby Kossipo discovery. In addition, VAALCO farmed into Block CI-705 as operator in March 2025, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Ivory Coast’s energy sector.

In line with the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies agenda – which centers on maximizing resource development to end energy poverty and drive industrial growth – VAALCO Energy is participating in the 2025 edition as a Platinum Partner. Held under the theme, Invest in African Energy: Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion, this year’s event will spotlight the contributions of companies like VAALCO in unlocking the continent’s estimated 125 billion barrels of crude oil and 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. With over 600 million people in Africa lacking access to reliable electricity and 900 million without clean cooking solutions, Africa’s hydrocarbon resources remain critical to closing the energy access gap.

Recognizing this, VAALCO is expanding its investments and footprint across key African markets. In Gabon, the company operates the Etame Marin block with a 58.8% working interest and is preparing to launch a new drilling campaign in Q3 2025. To support its efforts in both Gabon and Ivory Coast, VAALCO secured a $300 million revolving credit facility from Standard Bank of South Africa in March 2025.

In Egypt, VAALCO brought five new wells online in 2025, boosting daily output and enhancing regional energy stability. The company also identified new reserves and a production zone during a Q4 2024 exploration campaign. Its Egyptian portfolio spans the Eastern Desert – including the West Gharib, West Bakr and North West Gharib concessions – as well as the South Ghazalat concession in the Western Desert.

Meanwhile, in Equatorial Guinea, VAALCO is progressing toward FID for the Venus field development in Block P, with front-end engineering and design currently underway. Drilling is set to commence following FID, with first oil targeted for 2026. As the company scales up its operations across the continent, AEW: Invest in African Energies offers a strategic platform for VAALCO to engage with partners, investors, buyers and regulators and to solidify its role in advancing Africa’s industrialization.

“VAALCO Energy’s growing footprint across Africa speaks to the vast opportunities available on the continent. Their commitment to investing in infrastructure, boosting production and supporting local economies aligns perfectly with our mission to position Africa as a global energy frontier,” states Tomás Gerbasio, VP of Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.

– on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

About African Energy Week:
AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the South Africa – Austria Business Forum, Tshwane 

Source: President of South Africa –

Programme Director,
Your Excellency President Van der Bellen,
Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Ms Martha Schultz, 
Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni,
Ministers,
Ambassadors,
Business and industry leaders,
Distinguished guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,

It is my pleasure to address the South Africa-Austria Business Forum at this important time, as we seek to further deepen economic ties between our countries. 

Austria and South Africa enjoy strong bilateral trade and investment relations spanning energy, industrial technology, pharmaceuticals and vocational training.

Bilateral trade between South Africa and Austria has been steadily increasing.

A number of leading Austrian companies are involved in South Africa, through direct investments, distribution and sales offices, or in projects and other services.

There are many more opportunities for investment by Austrian companies in South Africa.

There are opportunities in areas such as renewable energy generation, agro-processing and component manufacturing opportunities. 

There are also opportunities in critical minerals beneficiations, pharmaceuticals, technology and innovation, among others. 

South Africa has shown signs of recovery from its economic challenges.

Our electricity supply has improved. Inflation has shown signs of moderation. 

We have embarked on a massive infrastructure drive, with key investments concentrated in energy, transport and logistics, water and sanitation, and digital infrastructure. 

We established an Infrastructure Fund to leverage blended financing from private investors and multilateral development banks. 

The Fund has a pipeline of projects in water, sanitation, energy, transport, digital infrastructure, agriculture, agro-processing and housing.

We are on course to complete the transformation of our energy and logistics sectors to make them more efficient and competitive. 

More rapid and inclusive growth will be driven by the country’s advantage in the green and digital economy.

South Africa has developed a regulatory framework to harness the potential of the hydrogen economy.

South Africa is actively developing an industrial plan to support the growth of electric vehicle and battery production. 

The plan includes incentives for manufacturers, investment in charging infrastructure and localisation of components. 

We have a supportive and enabling industrial policy.

This policy involves the expansion of special economic zones and harnessing the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area. 

Our special economic zones offer an internationally competitive value proposition with an attractive suite of incentives.

These special economic zones are located across the country, each with unique offerings for investors.

The African Continental Free Trade Area will remove trade barriers and unlock opportunities for trade and investment for local and global businesses.

It will drive a wave of industrialisation and create dynamic regional value chains. 

This presents opportunities for Austrian businesses and investors. It opens up new markets for their goods, products and services. 

South Africa is an anchor for regional value chains in the continent.

Our manufacturing sector sources inputs from many countries in the region. 

These are then exported as final products to foreign markets. 

The far-reaching structural reforms we have implemented over the past six years have opened up the country to increased levels of investment. 

This is evident in the renewable energy sector, which has attracted significant investment following reforms in the electricity regulatory environment.

South Africa has significant reserves of critical energy transition minerals as we position ourselves to be at the forefront of the green energy revolution. 

We hold the world’s largest reserves of platinum group metals, giving us a competitive advantage for the production of sustainable energy technologies.

South African businesses are also eager to explore opportunities in Austria, an economy that offers EU single market access, has high purchasing power and is a stable, innovation-driven economy.

There is high demand for our agricultural products in the EU, including high-quality South African wines and speciality foods like rooibos. 

South Africa’s network of eco-certified producers continues to grow and can tap into opportunities in Austria in the organic and sustainable food production markets. 

South African mining, mineral processing, automotive and other manufacturing sectors are eager to link into Austrian supply chains and increase value-added exports.

With Austria investing heavily in renewable energy, there are many opportunities to explore in green hydrogen production, hydrogen storage and green transition technologies. 

We want to see more Austrian tourists coming to South Africa and more South Africans visiting Austria. We are particularly keen to explore eco, sports and heritage tourism. 

Earlier today we signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of technical and vocational training. 

We want to learn from Austria on how to achieve the delicate balance between building the workforce of the future and growing the skills needed by the economy today.

As the South African government, we have consistently affirmed the importance of collaboration with the private sector to drive economic growth and job creation.

By working together with all social partners, we have embarked on a new era of growth, progress and inclusive, shared prosperity.

I am confident that the engagements, discussions and networking sessions from this forum will yield great benefits for both South African and Austrian companies. 

Once again, I thank you all for joining us here and for your continued interest in South Africa. 

We will continue to support Austrian investors and partners in unlocking the great value in our country.

Over many years, we have built a firm foundation for mutually-beneficial cooperation.

It is clear from this Business Forum that there are abundant opportunities for even greater partnership, progress and shared prosperity.

I thank you.

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bp Afrique du Sud améliore la distribution de carburant grâce à la modernisation de ses sites de vente au détail

bp Afrique du Sud, filiale du géant mondial de l’énergie bp, est en pleine transformation stratégique pour moderniser ses services, ses infrastructures et l’expérience client dans tout le pays. En mai 2025, la société a lancé une modernisation complète de ses stations-service existantes à l’échelle nationale et a annoncé son intention de construire 40 nouveaux sites de vente au détail proposant une offre élargie, notamment des bornes de recharge pour véhicules électriques et un service de location de batteries à faible empreinte carbone. Ces efforts soulignent l’engagement de bp Afrique du Sud à favoriser l’innovation tout en luttant contre la précarité énergétique et la décarbonisation.

Dans le cadre de cette évolution stratégique, bp South Africa revient à l’African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 : Invest in African Energies en tant que partenaire platine, réaffirmant ainsi son engagement en faveur de l’avenir énergétique de l’Afrique. Organisée sous le thème « Positionner l’Afrique comme champion mondial de l’énergie », l’AEW : Invest in African Energies est la principale plateforme du continent pour le dialogue de haut niveau, la conclusion d’accords et l’établissement de partenariats. L’événement rassemble les principaux acteurs pour accélérer la transition vers une énergie juste et inclusive.

L’AEW : Invest in African Energies est la plateforme de choix pour les opérateurs de projets, les financiers, les fournisseurs de technologies et les gouvernements, et s’est imposée comme le lieu officiel pour la signature d’accords dans le domaine de l’énergie en Afrique. Rendez-vous sur www.AECWeek.com pour plus d’infos sur cet événement passionnant.

Conformément à sa stratégie de croissance, bp South Africa améliore la logistique des carburants grâce à des partenariats avec DP World et Makwande Supply & Distribution, garantissant ainsi une livraison plus efficace et plus rentable des produits pétroliers dans tout le pays. La société a signé un accord avec les deux entreprises de logistique en 2024, permettant à bp South Africa d’externaliser des fonctions hautement spécialisées et non essentielles. Ces initiatives visent à améliorer l’accessibilité aux carburants et la résilience opérationnelle sur les marchés urbains et ruraux.

Au-delà des infrastructures, bp South Africa s’investit fortement dans le développement économique local, l’autonomisation des femmes et la croissance inclusive. La société accorde une grande importance à la diversité et met en œuvre divers programmes visant à autonomiser les entreprises locales, à améliorer le développement des compétences et à renforcer la sensibilisation. Grâce à un partenariat de 58 millions de rands avec la Small Enterprise Finance Agency, bp South Africa soutient notamment les PME détenues par des Noirs en leur fournissant des fonds et des compétences techniques pour exploiter des stations-service, contribuant ainsi à un élargissement de l’autonomie économique. Un accord de coopération a été signé en 2023 pour soutenir les entreprises détenues par des Noirs dans le secteur de la distribution de carburant à travers le pays.

bp en Afrique

Ces efforts s’inscrivent dans les objectifs plus larges du groupe bp pour faire avancer les projets énergétiques en Afrique. Poussée par son engagement en faveur de l’innovation et de la croissance inclusive, bp développe ses activités sur tout le continent grâce à des investissements stratégiques et des partenariats. En Angola, la société a fusionné ses actifs avec ceux du géant de l’énergie Eni en 2022, créant ainsi Azule Energy, le plus grand producteur indépendant de pétrole et de gaz du pays. Azule Energy vise une production de 250 000 barils par jour en Angola, avec plusieurs projets qui seront mis en service dans les prochains mois. Il s’agit notamment du projet Agogo Integrated West Hub Development et du premier projet de gaz non associé en Angola. Dans la région MSGBC, bp dirige le projet Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG, situé à la frontière maritime entre le Sénégal et la Mauritanie. Le projet a produit son premier gaz en janvier 2025. La société joue aussi un rôle majeur dans le secteur gazier en Afrique du Nord. En février 2025, bp a notamment lancé la deuxième phase de développement du champ Raven, au large des côtes égyptiennes. En Libye, la société mène une campagne de forage multi-puits depuis son retour dans le pays en 2024. Ces investissements soulignent l’engagement de bp en Afrique.

« bp South Africa joue un rôle fondamental dans le développement du secteur énergétique du pays depuis plus de 100 ans. À mesure que le paysage énergétique évolue, l’approche inclusive de la société, son accent sur l’innovation et son soutien aux femmes et aux entrepreneurs continueront de jouer un rôle déterminant dans la mise en place de solutions durables », a déclaré NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de la Chambre africaine de l’énergie.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

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Projet Fit for Fair : La Côte d’Ivoire se conforme aux normes des marchés internationaux pour améliorer la compétitivité de ses produits à l’exportation


 Présidant la cérémonie marquant l’atelier de clôture du Projet FIT for FAIR, le 03 juillet 2025 à Abidjan, le conseiller technique du ministre du Commerce et de l’Industrie, Michel Malan, a souligné que la mise en œuvre dudit projet permettra à la Côte d’Ivoire de répondre aux exigences des marchés internationaux et de renforcer la compétitivité de ses produits à l’exportation.

La Côte d’Ivoire se positionne comme l’un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de produits agricoles. Cependant, ses activités agricoles, qui représentent des leviers de croissance pour le pays, se déroulent dans un contexte marqué par des défis en matière de durabilité.

Depuis janvier 2024, le Conseil national des exportations (CNE) a mis en œuvre le Projet FIT for FAIR visant à accompagner la Côte d’Ivoire dans l’alignement de ses politiques et pratiques sur les législations européennes et allemandes concernant le devoir de diligence et la lutte contre la déforestation.

Michel Malan a salué l’importance de ce projet et a encouragé toutes les parties prenantes à « œuvrer pour que la Côte d’Ivoire soit un modèle en matière de conformité aux normes internationales, garantissant l’accès de ses produits aux marchés mondiaux ».

Pour lui, l’atelier de clôture du Projet FIT for FAIR, caractérisé par la remise officielle du rapport du projet, ouvre la voie à de plus grandes perspectives. Notamment, l’appropriation au plus haut niveau des conclusions du projet, l’élaboration d’un nouveau projet tiré des conclusions de ce projet, etc.

Le secrétaire général du Conseil national des exportations (CNE), Serges Martial Bombo, a précisé que le projet FIT for FAIR intervient dans un contexte où il devient impératif de repenser les pratiques, d’intégrer les normes de durabilité dans les chaînes de valeur, et de garantir que les produits respectent les nouvelles exigences des marchés européens.

Et d’indiquer que cela n’est pas seulement une contrainte, mais une opportunité pour transformer l’économie, préserver les forêts et promouvoir un développement durable en Côte d’Ivoire. « Sur une échelle de 10, nous avons atteint le 10e niveau de réalisation du projet. Cela signifie clairement que nous sommes à une étape de non-retour concernant les engagements que nous avons pris », a-t-il conclu.  

Distribué par APO Group pour Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de Côte d’Ivoire.

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bp South Africa Enhances Fuel Distribution Through Retail Site Upgrades

Source: APO

bp South Africa – a subsidiary of global energy major bp – is undergoing a strategic transformation to modernize its services, infrastructure and customer experience across the country. In May 2025, the company launched a comprehensive nationwide upgrade of its existing service stations and announced plans to construct 40 new retail sites equipped with expanded offerings, including electric vehicle charging stations and a low-carbon battery rental service. These efforts underscore bp South Africa’s commitment to driving innovation while addressing energy poverty and decarbonization.

As part of this strategic evolution, bp South Africa returns to African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies as a Platinum Partner, reaffirming its commitment to Africa’s energy future. Held under the theme Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion, AEW: Invest in African Energies serves as the continent’s premier platform for high-level dialogue, deal-making and partnership-building. The event brings together key stakeholders to accelerate progress toward a just and inclusive energy transition.

AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

In line with its growth strategy, bp South Africa is enhancing fuel logistics through partnerships with DP World and Makwande Supply & Distribution, ensuring more efficient and cost-effective delivery of petroleum products nationwide. The company signed an agreement with the two logistics firms in 2024, enabling bp South Africa to outsource highly-specialized, non-core functions These initiatives aim to improve fuel accessibility and operational resilience across urban and rural markets.

Beyond infrastructure, bp South Africa is deeply invested in local economic development, gender empowerment and inclusive growth. The company places a strong emphasis on diversity, with various programs being implemented to empower local businesses, enhance skills development and outreach. Notably, through a R58 million partnership with the Small Enterprise Finance Agency, bp South Africa is supporting black-owned SMEs with funding and technical skills to operate service stations, contributing to broader economic empowerment. A cooperation agreement was signed in 2023, aimed at supporting black-owned businesses across the country’s fuel retain space.

bp in Africa

These efforts align with the broader goals of the larger bp group to advance energy projects in Africa. Driven by a commitment to innovation and inclusive growth, bp is scaling up its operations across the continent through strategic investments and partnerships. In Angola, the company merged its assets with those of energy major Eni in 2022, creating Azule Energy – the country’s largest independent equity producer of oil and gas. Azule Energy targets 250,000 barrels per day in Angola, with several projects coming online in the coming months. These include the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development and Angola’s first non-associated gas project. In the MSGBC region, bp leads the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project – situated on the maritime border of Senegal and Mauritania. The project achieved first gas flow in January 2025. The company also plays a major role in North Africa’s gas sector. Notably, in February 2025, bp went onstream with the second-phase development of the Raven field, offshore Egypt. In Libya, the company is driving a multi-well drilling campaign following its return to the country in 2024. These investments underscore bp’s commitment to Africa.

“bp South Africa has played a foundational role in shaping the country’s energy sector for over 100 years. As the energy landscape evolves, the company’s inclusive approach, focus on innovation and support for women and entrepreneurs will continue playing an instrumental part in driving sustainable solutions,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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CEO da Fundação Merck mantém encontro com o Presidente das Ilhas Maurícias para compartilhar o impacto das suas 100 bolsas de estudo para médicos mauricianos em parceria com o Ministério da Saúde

Senadora, Drª Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), o braço filantrópico da Merck KGaA Alemanha manteve encontro com SUA EXCELÊNCIA, Sr. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, Presidente da República das Maurícias, durante uma reunião de alto nível, para partilhar o impacto dos seus programas e sublinhar o seu compromisso a longo prazo na transformação de cuidados de saúde públicos nas Maurícias.  

A Senadora, Drª Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck e Presidente da Campanha “Mais do Que uma Mãe” enfatizou: “Foi uma grande honra manter encontro com S. Ex.ª Sr. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, Presidente das Maurícias e compartilhar com ele o impacto de nossa parceria e programas desde 2017, que visam transformar o atendimento ao paciente, desenvolver capacidade de saúde e mídia, empoderar mulheres em STEM, apoiar a educação de meninas e aumentar a conscientização sobre questões sociais e de saúde nas Maurícias e no resto da África. 

Tenho orgulho de partilhar que fornecemos 100 bolsas de estudo para médicos mauricianos em 42 especialidades críticas e mal atendidas. Durante a nossa reunião, também discutimos a possibilidade de oferecer treinamento especializado para médicos mauricianos em áreas inovadoras e emergentes, como Terapia com Células-Tronco em patologia, tratamento com células T CAR, IA em Radiologia, Radioterapia e Oncologia Médica, Oncologia Cirúrgica Robótica, Neurologia, Nefrologia, Urologia e Neurocirurgia. 

Ela acrescentou ainda: “Estamos fortemente comprometidos em trabalhar em estreita colaboração com o Ministério da Saúde para melhorar o acesso a soluções de saúde inovadoras e equitativas.” 

As 100 bolsas de estudo para médicos locais das Maurícias foram fornecidas para diplomas de pós-graduação de um ano e mestrados de dois anos em muitas especialidades críticas, incluindo fertilidade, embriologia, cuidados sexuais e reprodutivos, oncologia, prevenção cardiovascular, diabetes, endocrinologia, medicina de emergência, respiratória, gastroenterologia, dermatologia, neuroimagem para investigação, cuidados sexuais e reprodutivos, microbiologia clínica e doenças infecciosas, clínica médica, medicina de emergência pediátrica, oftalmologia, habilidades cirúrgicas laparoscópicas, cuidados intensivos, medicina neonatal, psiquiatria, medicina de família, citopatologia avançada e muito mais. 

A Fundação Merck já forneceu mais de 2280 bolsas de estudo para jovens médicos de 52 países em 44 especialidades críticas e carentes, com muitos deles a tornarem-se nos primeiros especialistas nos seus países. 

Durante a sua visita, O CEO da Fundação Merck também manteve encontro com Sua Excelência, Sra. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Ministra da Igualdade do Género e Bem-Estar Familiar,  e altos funcionários do Gabinete de Sua Excelência, Ministro da Saúde, Maurícias. 

A Fundação Merck também realizou a 4ª Edição do seu Treinamento em Mídia da Saúde para os representantes da mídia mauriciana em parceria com o Ministério da Igualdade do Género e Bem-Estar Familiar, Maurícias. A sessão de treinamento foi realizada para enfatizar o importante papel que a mídia desempenha na influência da sociedade e na criação de uma mudança cultural, com o objectivo de abordar uma ampla gama de questões sociais e de saúde, como: Quebrar o Estigma da Infertilidade, Apoiar a Educação de Meninas, Empoderamento Feminino, Acabar com o Casamento Infantil, Acabar com a MGF, Acabar com a VBG e Conscientizar sobre a Diabetes e a Hipertensão. A sessão foi copresidida pela CEO da Fundação Merck e Ministra da Igualdade do Género e Bem-Estar Familiar, Maurícias. 

Durante a sessão de treinamento, foi anunciada a Chamada para Candidaturas para 8 importantes prémios da Fundação Merck para jornalistas, músicos, estilistas de moda, cineastas, estudantes e novos talentos potenciais nessas áreas.  

Os prémios anunciados são: 

1. Prémio de Jornalismo África Fundação Merck “Mais do Que uma Mãe” 2025, em parceria com a Media Trust Board, Maurícias: Representantes da mídia e estudantes de mídia são convidados a apresentar os seus trabalhos para aumentar a conscientização sobre uma ou mais das seguintes questões sociais, como: acabar com o estigma da infertilidade, apoiar a educação de meninas, empoderamento feminino, acabar com o casamento infantil, acabar com a MGF e/ou acabar com a VBG em todos os níveis. 

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de setembro de 2025. 

2. Prémio de Moda Fundação Merck “Mais do Que uma Mãe” 2025, em parceria com Academy of Design and Innovation, Maurícias: Todos os estudantes e estilistas de moda africanos são convidados a criar e compartilhar designs que transmitam mensagens fortes e influentes para aumentar a conscientização sobre uma ou mais das seguintes questões sociais, como: quebrar o estigma da infertilidade, apoiar a educação de meninas, empoderamento feminino, acabar com o casamento infantil, acabar com a MGF e/ou acabar com a VBG em todos os níveis. 

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de setembro de 2025. 

3. Prémio do Cinema Fundação Merck “Mais do Que uma Mãe” 2025: Todos os cineastas africanos, estudantes de instituições de treinamento em produção cinematográfica ou jovens talentos da África são convidados a criar e compartilhar um FILME longo ou curto, seja drama, documentário ou docudrama, que transmita mensagens fortes e influentes para abordar uma ou mais das seguintes questões sociais, como: quebrar o estigma da infertilidade, apoiar a educação de meninas, empoderamento feminino, acabar com o casamento infantil, acabar com a MGF e/ou acabar com a VBG em todos os níveis. 

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de setembro de 2025. 

4. Prémio da Canção Fundação Merck “Mais do Que uma Mãe” 2025: Todos os cantores e artistas musicais africanos são convidados a criar e compartilhar uma MÚSICA com o objectivo de abordar uma ou mais das seguintes questões sociais, como: acabar com o estigma da infertilidade, apoiar a educação de meninas, empoderamento feminino, acabar com o casamento infantil, acabar com a MGF e/ou acabar com a VBG em todos os níveis. 

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de setembro de 2025. 

5. Prémio de Jornalismo Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes & Hipertensão”, iem parceria com Media Trust Board, Maurícias: Representantes da mídia são convidados a mostrar os seus trabalhos por meio de mensagens fortes e influentes que promovam um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a conscientização sobre a prevenção e a detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão. 

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025. 

6. Prémio de Moda Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes & Hipertensão”, em parceria com Academy of Design and Innovation, Maurícias: Todos os estudantes e estilistas de moda africanos são convidados a criar e compartilhar designs que transmitam mensagens fortes e influentes para promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a conscientização sobre a prevenção e a detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão. 

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025. 

7. Prémio do Cinema Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes & Hipertensão: Todos os cineastas africanos, estudantes de instituições de formação cinematográfica ou jovens talentos de África são convidados a criar e partilhar um FILME longo ou curto, seja drama, documentário ou docudrama que transmitam mensagens fortes e influentes para promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a consciencialização sobre a prevenção e a detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão. 

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025. 

8. Prémio da Canção Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes & Hipertensão”: Todos os cantores e artistas musicais africanos são convidados a criar e compartilhar uma MÚSICA com o objectivo de promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a conscientização sobre a prevenção e a detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão. 

Prazo final para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025. 

As inscrições para os prémios acima podem ser enviadas para nós em: submit@merck-foundation.com 

Para obter informações sobre os prémios acima, visite o nosso site: www.Merck-Foundation.com

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Merck Foundation.

Contato:
Mehak Handa
Gerente do Programa de Conscientização Comunitária
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mehak.handa@external.merckgroup.com

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Carbon Markets Africa Summit reveals packed programme featuring continent’s entire carbon markets value chain

Source: APO

The upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) programme features the continent’s entire carbon markets value chain in what is a compelling combination of successful early carbon market movers, climate-finance-ready projects, regulatory bodies as well as global institutional development organisations and investors. The event is taking place in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 October, with pre-conference sessions on 21 October.

CMAS is dedicated to unlocking Africa’s carbon market potential, incorporating integrity, investment and impact. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) are official supporters of the event.

Shifting global landscape
Day 1’s opening session will focus on the continent’s pivotal opportunity to define its own carbon trajectory, attract meaningful investment and align carbon market growth with the priorities of climate resilience, equity and sustainable development. Speakers already confirmed include:
– Iain Banner, Chairman, South Africa
– Fenella Aouane, Global Green Growth Institute, Luxembourg
– Maxwell Gomera, UNDP
– Javier Manzanares, Allen Manza, Panama
– Caroline Tixier, EU Delegation to South Africa
– Angela Churie Kallhauge, Impact, Environmental Defence Fund, USA

Aligning strategy with global agendas
The session on the “Road to COP30: Aligning Africa’s Carbon Strategy with Global Agendas” will look compare Africa’s carbon strategy with global frameworks such as Article 6. High-level representatives from the GMEX Group, AfDBm Verra and ACMI will be part of this panel discussion.

Carbon market frameworks
As African countries move from climate ambition to implementation, regulatory clarity is becoming the cornerstone of carbon market development. A session titled “Turning Policy into Action,” will explore how national frameworks are evolving post-COP29, what integration of Article 6 looks like on the ground and how public-private collaboration can drive effective execution. Strong representation from across the continent and value chain bodes for an enlightening discussion, including the UNDP, Government of Nigeria, the South African Department of Fisheries, Forestry and the Environment, Zambia’s Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and Uganda Climate Change Department.

The challenges with regards to integrity that carbon markets have faced will be tackled head-on during CMAS. Promethium’s Principal Climate Change Advisor Olivia Tuchten will lead the panel discussion around standards, verification and market oversight with experts from Verra, Gold Standard and Anthesis.

Financing Africa’s carbon pipeline
Day 2 of the packed CMAS programme features investor roundtables in a more intimate setting, aimed at “Connecting Climate Capital with Scalable Carbon Solutions,” during which a select group of carbon market investors and financiers can present their funds, strategies and investment opportunities to both potential capital partners and carbon project developers.

Keynote on investment
Day 2’s keynote session on “Financing Africa’s Carbon Pipeline: Derisking, Scaling and Innovating” will address both sides of the investment equation with participants from Shell Nature Based Solutions, Standard Bank, MIGA, AfDB and South Pole.

Jonathan First, Senior Advisor at Climate Policy Initiative will also unpack the question of how to mobilise private capital for Africa’s carbon markets with several financiers from TransEnergy Global, FSD Africa, the JSE and JP Morgan.

Pre-conference day
The CARBON 101 masterclass will provide investors, policymakers and developers with the necessary insights into the burgeoning business of carbon markets. The expert facilitators in this relatively new field will cover everything from international frameworks, African policy landscapes, credit integrity and investment fundamentals.

“Trust plays a key role”
As part of CMAS 2025’s mission to catalyse high-integrity, African-led carbon markets, Dominic Wilhelm, Executive Director of the Global Trust Project, will also lead a high-impact dialogue working session.

“While the current value of carbon markets as of 2023 is about $950 billion, within the next 10 years, it’s going to be worth $16 trillion,” says Wilhelm. “However, the full value chain of carbon markets is very fragmented, and it’s not transparent. Therefore, the full value chain needs to rapidly come together in a high-level dialogue, in which trust plays a key role to solve some of these challenges.”

VUKA Group 
Carbon Markets Africa Summit is organised by VUKA Group, which has more than 20 years’ experience in serving the business community across Africa.

Event dates and location:
Dates:
21 October: Pre-summit day
22–23 October: Summit
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.

Additional Information:
Download the Carbon Markets Africa Summit Programme Brochure here:
https://apo-opa.co/44xg9Dg

Contact details for Carbon Markets Africa Summit:
Tailor-made partnerships: Natalie Kruger
Cell: +66 (0) 65 614 8605
Email: natalie.kruger@wearevuka.com

Project Lead: Emmanuelle Nicholls 
Cell: +27 83 447 8410  
Email: emmanuelle.nicholls@wearevuka.com  

Event website: 
www.CarbonMarketsAfrica.com

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets Mauritius President to share the Impact of their 100 Scholarships for Mauritian Doctors in partnership with Ministry of Health

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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met HIS EXCELLENCY MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Republic of Mauritius, during a high-level meeting, to share the impact of their programs and underscore their long-term commitment to transform public healthcare in Mauritius.  

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign emphasized, “It was a great honor to meet H.E. MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Mauritius and share with him the impact of our partnership and programs since 2017 that aim to transform patient care, build healthcare and media capacity, to empower women in STEM, support girl education and raise awareness about social and health issues in Mauritius and the rest of Africa. 

I am proud to share that we have provided 100 scholarships for Mauritian doctors in 42 critical and under-served specialties. During our meeting, we also discussed the possibility of providing specialized training for Mauritian doctors in innovative and emerging fields such as Stem Cell Therapy in pathology, CAR T-cell treatment, AI in Radiology, Radiotherapy and Medical Oncology, Robotic Surgical Oncology, Neurology, Nephrology, Urology, and Neurosurgery.” 

She further added, “We are strongly committed to work closely with Ministry of Health to improve access to innovative and equitable healthcare solutions.” 

The 100 scholarships for local Mauritian Doctors have been provided for One-Year PG Diploma and Two-year Master Degrees in many critical specialties including Fertility, Embryology, Sexual & Reproductive Care, Oncology, Preventative Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Acute Medicine, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Neuroimaging for Research, Sexual & Reproductive Care, Clinical Microbiology and infectious diseases, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Ophthalmology, Laparoscopic Surgical Skills, Critical Care, Neonatal Medicine, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Advanced Cytopathology and many more.

Merck Foundation has so far provided more than 2280 scholarships for young doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties, with many of them becoming the first specialists in their countries.

During her visit, Merck Foundation CEO also met the Hon’ble Ms. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare,  and senior officials from the Office of Hon’ble Minister of Health, Mauritius. 

Merck Foundation also conducted the 4th Edition of their Health Media Training for the Mauritian Media Representatives in partnership with Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mauritius. The training session was conducted to emphasize on the important role that media plays to influence society to create a cultural shift with the aim to address wide range of social and health issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV, Diabetes and Hypertension awareness. It was co-chaired by Merck Foundation CEO and Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mauritius.  

During the training session, the Call for Application for 8 important Merck Foundation Awards were announced for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields.  

The award announced are: 

1. Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025, in partnership with Media Trust Board, Mauritius: Media representatives and media students are invited to showcase their work to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels. 

Submission deadline: 30th September 2025.  

2. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025, in partnership with Academy of Design and Innovation, Mauritius: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels. 

Submission deadline: 30th September 2025.  

3. Merck Foundation Film Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025: All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels. 

Submission deadline: 30th September 2025.  

4. Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels. 

Submission deadline: 30th September 2025.  

5. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”, in partnership with Media Trust Board, Mauritius: Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. 

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.  

6. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”, in partnership with Academy of Design and Innovation, Mauritius: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. 

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.  

7. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension: All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. 

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.  

8. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. 

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.  

Entries for the above awards can be submitted to us at: submit@merck-foundation.com 

For information on the above awards, please visit our website: www.Merck-Foundation.com 

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Study Validates Impact of International Teams in Africa’s Outbreak Response

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A new study carried out by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) confirms the critical role international health teams have played in strengthening outbreak response across the African continent. The study also highlights the need for more strategic and locally tailored support models to ensure long-term sustainability and effectiveness.

Presented and validated during a high-level virtual workshop held from 23 to 24 June 2025, the study offers one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of international technical deployments and their impact on national outbreak preparedness and response systems in African Union (AU) Member States between 2020 and 2023.

The findings show that international teams provided crucial short-term surge capacity across several public health domains, including surveillance, laboratory systems, epidemiology, infection prevention and control, clinical care, and risk communication. Notably, nearly half of all deployments supported two or more of these areas, underscoring their value in addressing multifaceted outbreak challenges.

Beyond emergency response, the study details how international teams supported countries through the provision of equipment and infrastructure, the development of operational systems and protocols, the transfer of skills through training, the enhancement of coordination structures, and rapid deployment of human resources during critical capacity gaps.

“These deployments have delivered vital expertise, resources, and rapid response capacity at crucial moments,” said Dr Radjabu Bigirimana, Programme Lead for Africa CDC’s African Volunteers Health Corps (AVoHC). “However, they also raise important questions about sustainability, coordination, and how we strengthen long-term national preparedness systems.”

While national stakeholders widely appreciated the contributions of international teams, the study also captured reflections from international partners on the importance of aligning deployments with local needs, existing national capacities, and longer-term health security goals. Effectiveness, the study found, often depended on the expertise of deployed personnel and their integration into existing national response systems.

“This workshop reinforces the need for global partnerships to evolve—where international deployments are not just reactive measures, but deliberate investments in national systems, tailored to local realities and long-term goals,” said Dr Edmund Newman, Director of the UK-PHRST.

“Evidence-informed learning must guide how we improve emergency public health deployments,” added Dr Femi Nzegwu, Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning lead at UK-PHRST. “The findings of the report validate experiences across Africa but also point to what must change to ensure deployments are more effective, context-specific, equitable, and empowering for Member States.”

The workshop resulted in the collaborative development of a roadmap to operationalise the report’s recommendations, serving as a good practice guide on how to enable sustainable solutions in outbreak management among AU Member States. In turn, the report lays a foundation for reducing long-term reliance on external surge capacity by strengthening national health systems.

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CEO de la Fondation Merck rencontre le Président de Maurice pour partager l’Impact de ses 100 Bourses d’Études pour les Médecins Mauriciens en partenariat avec le Ministère de la Santé

Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), la branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, a rencontré SON EXCELLENCE M. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, Président de la République de Maurice, lors d’une réunion de haut niveau, afin de partager l’impact de ses programmes et de souligner son engagement à long terme en faveur de la transformation des soins de santé publics à Maurice.  

Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck et Présidente de la Campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère », a souligné : « Ce fut un grand honneur de rencontrer S.E. M. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, Président de Maurice, et de partager avec lui l’impact de notre partenariat et de nos programmes depuis 2017, qui visent à transformer les soins aux patients, à renforcer les capacités des soins de santé et des médias, à autonomiser les femmes dans les STEM, à soutenir l’éducation des filles et à sensibiliser aux problèmes sociaux et sanitaires à Maurice et dans le reste de l’Afrique. 

Je suis fière d’annoncer que nous avons accordé 100 bourses à des médecins mauriciens dans 42 spécialités cruciales et mal desservies. Lors de notre réunion, nous avons également discuté de la possibilité de fournir une formation spécialisée aux médecins mauriciens dans des domaines innovants et émergents tels que la thérapie par cellules souches en pathologie, le traitement par cellules CAR-T, l’IA en radiologie, la radiothérapie et l’oncologie médicale, l’oncologie chirurgicale robotisée, la neurologie, la néphrologie, l’urologie et la neurochirurgie. » Elle a ajouté : « Nous sommes fermement engagés à collaborer étroitement avec le Ministère de la Santé afin d’améliorer l’accès à des solutions de soins de santé innovantes et équitables. » 

Elle a ajouté : « Nous sommes fermement déterminés à travailler en étroite collaboration avec le Ministère de la Santé pour améliorer l’accès à des solutions de soins de santé innovantes et équitables. » 

Les 100 bourses d’études destinées aux médecins mauriciens locaux ont été attribuées pour des Diplômes Post-Universitaires d’un an et des Masters de deux ans dans de nombreuses spécialités essentielles, notamment la Fertilité, Embryologie, Soins Sexuels et Reproductifs, Oncologie, Prévention Cardiovasculaire, Diabète, Endocrinologie, Médecine Aiguë, Pneumologie, Gastroentérologie, Dermatologie, Neuroimagerie Pour La Recherche, Soins Sexuels et Reproductifs, Microbiologie Clinique et les Maladies Infectieuses, Médecine Interne, Médecine D’Urgence Pédiatrique, Ophtalmologie, Compétences Chirurgicales Laparoscopiques, Soins Intensifs, Médecine Néonatale, Psychiatrie, Médecine de Famille, Cytopathologie Avancée et bien d’autres.  

À ce jour, la Fondation Merck a accordé plus de 2 280 bourses à de jeunes médecins de 52 pays dans 44 spécialités essentielles et mal desservies, nombre d’entre eux devenant les premiers spécialistes de leur pays. 

Lors de sa visite, la CEO de la Fondation Merck a également rencontré l’Honorable Mme Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Ministre de l’Égalité des Genres et du Bien-être de la Famille, ainsi que de hauts fonctionnaires du Cabinet du Ministre de la Santé de Maurice.

La Fondation Merck a également organisé la 4ème édition de sa Formation des Médias sur la Santé pour les représentants des médias mauriciens, en partenariat avec le Ministère de l’Égalité des Genres et du Bien-être de la Famille de Maurice. Cette formation visait à souligner le rôle important des médias pour influencer la société et créer un changement culturel afin de répondre à un large éventail de questions sociales et de santé, telles que : briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, soutien à l’éducation des filles, l’autonomisation des femmes, mettre fin au mariage des enfants, mettre fin aux MGF, la lutte contre la violence sexiste, ainsi que la sensibilisation au diabète et à l’hypertension. Elle était coprésidée par la CEO de la Fondation Merck et la Ministre de l’Égalité des Genres et du Bien-être de la Famille de Maurice.  

Au cours de la formation, l’Appel à Candidatures pour 8 prix importants de la Fondation Merck a été lancé pour les médias, les musiciens, les créateurs de mode, les cinéastes, les étudiants et les nouveaux talents potentiels dans ces domaines.  

Les prix annoncés sont les suivants : 

1. Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias Africains de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2025, en partenariat avec Media Trust Board, Maurice : Les représentants des médias et les étudiants en journalisme sont invités à présenter leur travail pour sensibiliser à un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants tels que : Briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, Soutenir l’éducation des filles, Autonomisation des femmes, Mettre fin au mariage des enfants, Mettre fin aux MGF et/ou Mettre fin aux violences sexistes à tous les niveaux.  

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2025.  

2. Prix de la Mode de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2025, en partenariat avec Media Trust Board, Maurice : Tous les étudiants et créateurs de mode africains sont invités à créer et à partager des créations pour délivrer des messages forts et influents afin de sensibiliser à un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants tels que : Briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, Soutenir l’éducation des filles, Autonomisation des femmes, Mettre fin au mariage des enfants, Mettre fin aux MGF et/ou Mettre fin aux violences sexistes à tous les niveaux.  

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2025.  

3. Prix du Film de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2025 : Tous les cinéastes africains, les étudiants des institutions de formation cinématographique ou les jeunes talents d’Afrique sont invités à créer et à partager un film long ou court, qu’il s’agisse d’un drame, d’un documentaire ou d’un docudrame pour délivrer des messages forts et influents pour aborder un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants, tels que : Briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, Soutenir l’éducation des filles, Autonomisation des femmes, Mettre fin au mariage des enfants, Mettre fin aux MGF et/ou Mettre fin aux violences sexistes à tous les niveaux.  

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2025.  

4. Prix de la Chanson de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2025 : Tous les chanteurs et artistes musicaux africains sont invités à créer et à partager une CHANSON dans le but d’aborder un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants tels que : Briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, Soutenir l’éducation des filles, Autonomisation des femmes, Mettre fin au mariage des enfants, Mettre fin aux MGF et/ou Mettre fin aux violences sexistes à tous les niveaux.  

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2025.  

5. Prix Reconnaissance des Médias de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2025, en partenariat avec Media Trust Board, Maurice : Les représentants des médias sont invités à présenter leur travail à travers des messages forts et influents pour promouvoir un mode de vie sain et sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.  

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2025.  

6. Prix de Mode de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2025, en partenariat avec Media Trust Board, Maurice : Tous les étudiants et créateurs de mode africains sont invités à créer et à partager des créations pour délivrer des messages forts et influents afin de promouvoir un mode de vie sain et de sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.  

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2025.  

7. Prix du Film de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2025 : Tous les cinéastes africains, les étudiants des institutions de formation cinématographique ou les jeunes talents d’Afrique sont invités à créer et à partager un FILM long ou court, qu’il s’agisse d’une fiction, d’un documentaire ou d’un docudrame délivrant des messages influents pour promouvoir un mode de vie sain, sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.  

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2025.  

8. Prix de la Chanson de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2025 : Tous les chanteurs et artistes de musique africains sont invités à créer et à partager une CHANSON dans le but de promouvoir un mode de vie sain et de sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.  

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2025.   

Les candidatures pour les prix ci-dessus peuvent nous être envoyées à l’adresse : submit@merck-foundation.com 

Pour plus d’informations sur les prix ci-dessus, veuillez consulter notre site web : www.Merck-Foundation.com

Distribué par APO Group pour Merck Foundation.

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À propos de la Fondation Merck :
La Fondation Merck, créée en 2017, est la branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, vise à améliorer la santé et le bien-être des populations et à faire progresser leur vie grâce à la science et à la technologie. Nos efforts sont principalement axés sur l’amélioration de l’accès à des solutions de soins de santé de qualité et équitables dans les communautés mal desservies, à renforcer les capacités de recherche sur les soins de santé et la recherche scientifique, l’autonomisation des filles à travers l’éducation et l’autonomisation des personnes en STEM (Science, Technologie, Ingénierie et Mathématiques) avec un accent particulier sur les femmes et les jeunes. Tous les communiqués de presse de la Fondation Merck sont distribués par e-mail en même temps qu’ils deviennent disponibles sur le site Web de la Fondation Merck. Veuillez visiter www.Merck-Foundation.com pour en savoir plus. Pour en savoir plus, contactez nos réseaux sociaux de la Fondation Merck : Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/45OYtFD), X (https://apo-opa.co/4la7sWx), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/4nxsBM9), YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/3Ib03rE), Threads (https://apo-opa.co/44tqLDg) et Flickr (https://apo-opa.co/45VKr5e). 

La Fondation Merck se consacre à l’amélioration des résultats sociaux et sanitaires pour les communautés dans le besoin. Bien qu’elle collabore avec divers partenaires, y compris des gouvernements, pour atteindre ses objectifs humanitaires, la fondation reste strictement neutre sur le plan politique. Elle ne s’engage pas et ne soutient pas d’activités, d’élections ou de régimes politiques, se focalise uniquement sur sa mission d’élever l’humanité et d’améliorer le bien-être tout en maintenant une position strictement apolitique dans toutes ses activités. 

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