The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has called for an end to the stigma surrounding infertility in Africa, commending Merck Foundation for its impactful initiatives focused on addressing gender-based violence, promoting health, and supporting the education of young girls across Africa and Asia.
She said through the "More than a Mother" campaign, Merck Foundation has fostered greater acceptance and openness around infertility in Ghana and Africa at large, reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek support.
Expressing her appreciation, Mrs Akufo-Addo highlighted the foundation's scholarships for medical practitioners, noting that since 2018, 189 Ghanaian doctors have received training in critical and underserved specialties.
She stated that these scholarships have contributed substantially to advancing access to equitable and quality healthcare in Ghana, transforming occupational care and awareness. "The Merck Foundation 'More than a Mother' ambassador programme has today seen a grand swell of support in Ghana," she said, underscoring the programme's positive impact.