Merck Foundation Mark ‘World Heart Day 2026’ by Providing 950+ Scholarships for Future Cardiovascular Preventive, Cardiology, Diabetes, and Endocrinology Experts From 52 Countries
The Merck Foundation has awarded over 950 scholarships to healthcare professionals across 52 countries to mark World Heart Day 2026. These programs focus on building local capacity in cardiology, diabetes, and endocrinology to improve specialized care in underserved regions.
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This initiative addresses critical gaps in global healthcare infrastructure by training local experts to manage chronic diseases in developing nations.
Abuja, Nigeria & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India --- Business Wire India
Merck Foundation , the German not-for-profit organization, marks “World Heart Day 2026” together with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia and their partners, including Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia , through their Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation, emphasized, “At Merck Foundation we mark “ World Heart Day” by building cardiovascular and diabetes care capacity in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
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