Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Merck Foundation, First Ladies Mark World ART Day 2025
The Merck Foundation, working with African and Asian leaders, is highlighting World ART Day to help people who are trying to have babies.
They're helping doctors learn more about fertility treatments and supporting women dealing with infertility.
They've given out many scholarships to train doctors, especially in places where these experts are needed.
They also have a campaign called 'More Than a Mother' to reduce the shame around infertility.
They created storybooks, songs and other programs to help people understand infertility and support those affected by it.
Merck Foundation, with African and Asian First Ladies, marked World ART Day 2025.
The foundation focuses on building fertility care capacity in Africa and Asia.
716 scholarships have been provided for fertility and reproductive care to doctors from 41 countries.
Merck Foundation's 'More Than a Mother' campaign aims to break infertility stigma.
The foundation has launched initiatives, including storybooks and songs, to raise awareness.
- Who
- Merck Foundation and African and Asian First Ladies
- What
- Merck Foundation, with African and Asian First Ladies, marked World ART Day 2025.
- When
- July 28, 2025
- Where
- Africa and Asia
- Why
- To build fertility care capacity and break infertility stigma.
Infertility Stigma
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Societal Views on Infertility
Infertility Stigma
Women are often solely blamed for infertility, leading to isolation and discrimination.
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- Organization
- Merck Foundation
- Campaign
- More Than a Mother
- Scholarships Provided
- 716 for Fertility and Reproductive care
- Countries Reached
- 41 in Africa and Asia
- Focus
- Fertility care, breaking infertility stigma