First Lady to Tanzania on official visit

First lady Sajidha Ahmed, on Sunday night, departed on an official visit to Tanzania.

She is undertaking the visit to attend the 11th “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” Annual Conference as one Guests of Honor among First Ladies of more than 15 countries.

During the visit, First Lady Sajidha will participate in the High-Level First Ladies Panel and deliver a keynote address, as well as speak at the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Committee Meeting.

The 11th Edition of the conference held from October 29^th to October 30^th brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and academics to discuss a wide range of topics including women’s empowerment, disease management, and expanding access to quality healthcare across Africa and Asia.