Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Merck Foundation, Mauritius Partner on Health, Social Awareness Initiative
Imagine a group that helps people in health and gender equality partnered with some news reporters in Mauritius.
They taught the reporters how to share important information with everyone.
They talked about important things like helping girls go to school, stopping child marriage, and how to take care of your health.
They also announced prizes for people who make cool stuff like songs, movies, and fashion that spread the word about these topics.
They are also helping doctors learn more so they can help people with different health problems.
Merck Foundation and the Ministry of Gender Equality of Mauritius held a health media training.
The training aimed to raise awareness about social and health issues through media.
The event included discussions on infertility stigma, girl education, child marriage, and other topics.
Merck Foundation announced awards for media, musicians, fashion designers, and filmmakers.
The foundation is also providing scholarships for Mauritian doctors in various specialities.
- Who
- Merck Foundation, the Ministry of Gender Equality, and journalists.
- What
- Merck Foundation and Mauritius Ministry held a health media training to raise awareness.
- When
- August 7 (Based on the date in the provided text)
- Where
- Mauritius
- Why
- To empower journalists and raise awareness of social and health issues.
- Training Partner
- Ministry of Gender Equality & Family Welfare, Mauritius
- Focus Areas
- Infertility Stigma, Girl Education, Child Marriage, GBV, Diabetes, Hypertension
- Scholarships Provided
- 2280+ for doctors from 52 countries.
- Scholarships in Mauritius
- 100 scholarships for local doctors
- Award Categories
- Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers.