{"id":3122,"date":"2022-07-25T09:56:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T09:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afiyafrica.com\/?p=3122"},"modified":"2022-07-25T09:56:49","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T09:56:49","slug":"merck-foundations-our-africa-by-merck-foundation-tv-programs-tenth-episode-focusses-on-breaking-infertility-stigma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afiyafrica.com\/index.php\/en\/news\/merck-foundations-our-africa-by-merck-foundation-tv-programs-tenth-episode-focusses-on-breaking-infertility-stigma\/","title":{"rendered":"Merck Foundation\u2019s \u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d TV program\u2019s Tenth Episode focusses on Breaking Infertility Stigma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>7 Minute, 27 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div class=\"n-row-wrapper \">\n<p id=\"source-sub-heading\" class=\"source-sub-heading \"><strong>\u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d TV program is being broadcast on four Prime TV Channels across Africa &#8211; KTN, Kenya; NTV, Uganda; GH One TV, Ghana and LNTV, Liberia<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"toolbar short-links\">\n<p class=\"clearfix also-availabel\">ACCRA, Ghana, July 22, 2022\/APO Group\/ &#8212;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row clearfix\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"press-body\">\n<div id=\"press-body-in\">\n<p><strong>Merck Foundation (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/countlinks\/209169\/http:%7D%7Dwww.merck-foundation.com%7D\/website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.Merck-Foundation.com<\/a><strong>)<\/strong>, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany released the Tenth Episode of their TV program \u2013\u00a0<strong>\u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d at 2 pm on Sunday, 17<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0July 2022<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>GH One TV, Ghana, repeated on Monday on 18<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0July at 1:30 pm.\u00a0<\/strong>The rest of the 15 episodes will be aired on GH One TV Ghana every Sunday at 2 pm and repeated every Monday at 1:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The TV program is also being broadcasted on KTN, Kenya and NTV, Uganda, LNTV, Liberia, and also posted on all social media channels of Merck Foundation and of KTN, NTV, GH One TV and LNTV.<\/p>\n<p>The Tenth episode of \u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d TV program addresses the sensitive issue of \u201cBreaking Infertility Stigma\u201d. The previous episodes of TV program have addressed issues such as &#8211; Importance of early detection &amp; prevention of Diabetes, Supporting Girl Education, promoting a Healthy Lifestyle, Ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Coronavirus Health Awareness, Sustainability &amp; up-cycled fashion and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The TV program has been receiving great feedback from viewers across the four countries and social media followers across Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch the Tenth Episode promo here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ySosK0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ySosK0<\/a>\u00a0<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch the Tenth Episode here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3RxEkKL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3RxEkKL<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>is a\u00a0<strong>pan African TV program<\/strong>\u00a0that is\u00a0<strong>conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation\u00a0<\/strong>to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts\u00a0from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa. The show is\u00a0<strong>co-hosted\u00a0<\/strong>by<strong>\u00a0Brian Mulondo from Uganda.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3124\" src=\"https:\/\/afiyafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fit-19-300x252.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afiyafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fit-19-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afiyafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fit-19.jpg 497w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d campaign\u00a0<\/strong>expressed, \u201cI would like to thank our viewers and social media followers for the outstanding response and feedback we have been getting for \u2018Our Africa\u2019 TV program. I am deeply touched by the messages we are getting on our Social Media platforms appreciating the TV Program. The Tenth Episode of \u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019 is particularly close to my heart as we discuss the topic of Breaking the Infertility Stigma among men and women in Africa\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough \u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019 our aim is to raise awareness in our communities through Fashion and Art, as I strongly believe that Fashion can be a critical partner to create a culture shift, to be the voice of the voiceless, and to break the silence about many issues such as Diabetes Awareness, Breaking Infertility Stigma, Ending Child Marriage, stopping FGM, stopping GBV, Supporting Girl Education and women empowerment, among other social and health issues affecting the continent\u201d, added\u00a0<strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur African by Merck Foundation\u201d TV Program is broadcasting\u00a0on the\u00a0following TV channels:<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Every Saturday @ 5:30 pm (EAT) on KTN, Kenya; re-run on Wednesday @ 6:30 am (EAT)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Every Saturday @ 6 pm (GMT) on LNTV, Liberia; re-run on Sunday @ 4:30 pm (GMT)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Every Sunday @ 6:30 pm (EAT) on NTV Uganda; re-run on Thursday @ 4:00 pm (EAT)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Every Sunday @ 2 pm on (GMT) GH One TV, Ghana; re-run on Monday @ 1:30 pm (GMT)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Watch the Promo of<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<em>\u2018Our Africa by Merck Foundation\u2019 here:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3nWKAOs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3nWKAOs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Tenth episode of \u201cOur Africa by Merck Foundation\u201d saw Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej showcasing designs from her colorful collection of casual wear for men and women displaying relevant messages to Breaking Infertility Stigma. This episode also featured\u00a0<strong>Fashion Designers from Ghana \u2013 Augustina Annan\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0Kezia Ansah-Mensal<\/strong>. These two designers have been winners of Merck Foundation \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d Fashion Awards 2019, they showcased their creations displaying strong messages on awareness and prevention about infertility, male infertility, and also about Fertility being a shared responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>This episode also featured Merck Foundation \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d campaign\u2019s Superwoman Song by artists\u00a0<strong>Cwesi Oteng<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Adina<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong>Ghana.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"press-quote-block col-sm-6\">\n<blockquote id=\"press-quote\"><p>Merck Foundation has also been empowering childless and infertile women through their \u201cEmpowering Berna\u201d initiative under Merck Foundation\u2019s \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d movement<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Watch and listen to this song here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ySoTUE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ySoTUE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The episode also sheds light on some serious data that around 85% of infertility in Africa are due to untreated infections, these infections are a result of unsafe abortions, unsafe deliveries, STDs, FGM, child marriage and many other reasons. These infections can be prevented; hence awareness is very critical.<\/p>\n<p>Merck Foundation\u2019s iconic \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d campaign started and led by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej is a rallying movement to Break Infertility Stigma faced by women across the African continent. Not only that Merck Foundation works to break the Infertility Stigma around women but also men, women are more than mothers, and men are more than fathers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnder our \u2018More Than a Mother\u2019 campaign, we have provided\u00a0<strong>405 scholarships to young doctors<\/strong>, with the aim to advance women&rsquo;s health by building\u00a0<strong>Reproductive &amp; Sexual care\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0Fertility Care Capacity<\/strong>\u00a0in more than\u00a0<strong>38 countries<\/strong>. Many of the doctors are first-ever fertility care experts in their countries. We are proud to be making history here.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, we have trained more than 2200 media representatives from more than 30 countries to raise community awareness and break the stigma around infertility and infertile and childless women. Media enters every home, and we consider it to be a critical partner for creating a culture shift.\u201d explained\u00a0<strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Merck Foundation has also been empowering childless and infertile women through their\u00a0<strong>\u201cEmpowering Berna\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0initiative under Merck Foundation\u2019s \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d movement. This initiative helps women who cannot be treated for infertility anymore by helping them to get trained to establish small businesses so that they can be independent and re-build their lives. Through \u2018Empowering Berna\u2019, the lives of many infertile women have been transformed in many African countries like Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Niger, Malawi and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies have also launched David\u2019s Story, a children storybook to emphasize strong family values of love and respect from a young age which will reflect on eliminating the stigma of infertility and the resulted domestic violence in the future. The storybooks have been localized for each country to have a better connect with the young readers. Read David\u2019s Story here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3olhoAP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3olhoAP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Merck Foundation has also released more than 30 songs, many of these songs have been created with aim to break the infertility stigma, as a part of their \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d campaign. Listen to some of the songs here:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Watch, share &amp; subscribe to the\u00a0<strong>&lsquo;Plus qu&rsquo;une MERE&rsquo;<\/strong>\u00a0composed and sung by\u00a0<strong>Ms. Lucky-Lou, the daughter of The President and The First Lady of Burundi<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3zmqYKa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3zmqYKa<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Watch, share &amp; subscribe to the\u00a0<strong>\u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0song by\u00a0<strong>Cwesi Oteng and Adina from Ghana<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ySoTUE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ySoTUE<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Watch, share &amp; subscribe to the\u00a0<strong>\u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0song by\u00a0<strong>H.E. George Weah, the President of the Republic of Liberia\u00a0<\/strong>created to support Merck Foundation \u201cMore Than a Mother\u201d movement:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PPkOYv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PPkOYv<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Listen to all \u201cMore than a Mother\u201d songs here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IVCdMN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IVCdMN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo address this important issue of breaking infertility stigma and also a wide range of other social issues, we annually launch Merck Foundation \u2018More Than a Mother\u2019 Awards in partnership with African First Ladies. I would also like to invite the African Community of Media, Fashion, Film making, and Musicians, students and potential talents in these fields to apply for the awards this year, in order to create a culture shift and break the silence about one or more of the following topics: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and\/ or Stopping GBV at all levels. I am looking forward to receiving their creative work on\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:submit@merck-foundation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">submit@merck-foundation.com<\/a>\u201d, added\u00a0<strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am very excited to bring to you all the upcoming episodes of \u2018OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation\u2019 TV program. So, stay tuned and be ready to Get informed, Get healthy, and Get entertained!\u201d, concluded\u00a0<strong>Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Episode 1 here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ObKMnS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ObKMnS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Episode 2 here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PmqCrX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PmqCrX<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Episode 3 here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PnEgLv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PnEgLv<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Episode 4 here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3O0647D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3O0647D<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Episode 5 here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3z1HVt3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3z1HVt3<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Episode 6 here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3uGUHLe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3uGUHLe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Episode 7 here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PkEuTK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PkEuTK<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Episode 8 here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3OzUbG0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3OzUbG0<\/a><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch Episode 9 here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3aAM7Xi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3aAM7Xi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a 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