Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has held its 11th Edition of the annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary".The conference was held in partnership with the Government of Tanzania on 29th and 30th October, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The conference was officially inaugurated by H.E.

Dr.

SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania together with Prof.