First Lady attends inauguration session of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024

First Lady Sajidha Mohmed, on Tuesday, attended the inauguration session of the 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024 Annual Conference.

The First Lady is currently undertaking an official visit to Tanzania to attend the conference, which this year, is held in partnership with the government of Tanzania under the patronage of Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan.

First Lady Sajidha is scheduled to participate in the High-Level First Ladies Panel at the event 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 29th to October 30th 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.