Merck Foundation MEDIA RECOGNITION AWARDS “Diabetes & Hypertension” 2026
Merck Foundation MEDIA RECOGNITION AWARDS 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension” have been announced in partnership with African First Ladies.
Media representatives are invited to showcase their work to promote a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.
How to Apply
Who can Apply? | Journalists from Print, Radio, Online, and Multimedia platforms |
Groups: | 1) Southern African Countries |
Last Date of Submission: | 30th October 2026 |
Where to apply: | Entries can be submitted via email on submit@merck-foundation.com |
The subject line of the mail should be: | Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 2026 "Diabetes & Hypertension" |
Details: | Specify your Name, Country, Category of Application, and contact details in the email. |
Winners will be notified personally via email, followed by a press release for public announcement and on the Merck Foundation and partners website and social media channels.
*Personal Data. In connection with this application, Merck Foundation will collect your personal data (“Personal Data”) such as your name, contact information, name of your employer, your work experience (where applicable), personal photo and the additional information required during the application. By completing and submitting this application, you provide consent to Merck Foundation to process such Personal Data for the following purposes: (i) Public announcement through press releases and on Merck Foundation and partners website and social media channels. (ii) Future Merck Foundation Activities and programs, (iii) publication of data about transfers of values (when and where applicable). Merck Foundation may share your Personal Data provided in this application (i) with its service providers and partners that process Personal Data on its behalf and (ii) with other affiliated organizations of Merck Foundation for the purpose of processing this application and awards.
Merck Foundation MEDIA RECOGNITION AWARDS “Diabetes & Hypertension” Committee:
The committee is formed to select the winners in an unbiased manner, based on evaluating the quality of the information included to promote a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension in a way that regular community members can comprehend in line with the objectives of the Merck Foundation Capacity Advancement and Diabetes Blue Point Program to raise awareness within the communities.
Chaired by:
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.)
CEO of Merck Foundation and
President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign
Members:
Mr. Leonard Saika
Senior Program Director, Merck Foundation
Ms. Mehak Handa
Senior Manager, Communication and Community Awareness Programs, Merck Foundation
Ms. Kanaga Janani Chandrasekaran
Manager, Communication and Community Awareness Programs, Merck Foundation