Merck Foundation Marks ‘World Assisted Reproductive Technology Day 2026’ by Providing 800+ Scholarships of Embryology, Fertility and Reproductive Care in 42 Countries in Africa and Asia
The Merck Foundation has marked World Assisted Reproductive Technology Day by providing over 800 scholarships for fertility and embryology training across Africa and Asia. This initiative aims to build local medical capacity in underserved regions to improve reproductive healthcare access.
Why it matters
Expanding specialized medical training in developing nations is a key strategy for addressing global health inequities and improving maternal and reproductive outcomes.
Nairobi, Kenya & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks World Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Day 2026 together with African and Asian First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” Campaign by reaffirming their long-term commitment to building and advancing fertility care capacity.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation and President of the “More Than a Mother” campaign, emphasized, “We mark the World Assisted Reproductive Technology Day, together with my dear sisters the African and Asian First Ladies by reshaping the landscape of Fertility & Reproductive care across Africa and beyond.
I am happy to share that through our ‘Merck Foundation More Than a Mother’ campaign, we have provided 807 scholarships of Fertility, Embryology and Reproductive Care for healthcare providers from 42 countries.
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