Mumbai: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the call for applications for ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards for French Speaking African Countries in partnership with Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, the First Lady of Democratic Republic of Congo; Aissata Issoufou Mahamadou, the First Lady of Niger; Hinda Deby Itno, the First Lady of Chad; Antoinette Sassou-Nguesso, the First Lady of Congo Brazzaville and Aminata Maiga Keita, the First Lady of Mali.
The theme of the awards is ‘Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’.
“The ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Award will encourage media to sensitize our communities. Raising awareness about coronavirus in our communities will contribute to supporting health workers who are at the forefront of COVID-19 response – providing high quality, respectful treatment and care, it will also enhance their great efforts in leading community dialogue to address fears and questions. Our hearts and thoughts are with them,” explained Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation.
“I am very proud to partner with the First Ladies of Africa in more than 15 countries to raise awareness about COVID 19 through our important partners, the media to be able to spectate facts from misconceptions and myth. This is very important during this unsettling period of our lives,” Dr Rasha Kelej added.
