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Investing in people is the most effective investment any society can make: First Lady

Investing in people is the most effective investment any society can make: First Lady

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed delivered a statement at the 8th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit, part of the 13th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary. She emphasized that investing in people is the most effective investment any society can make, and called for equitable access to healthcare regardless of geography. She highlighted outcomes of the Maldives' partnership with the Merck Foundation, including 13 scholarships in critical specialties, eight creative awards, and 3,000 school supply sets distributed under the Educating Linda Programme. As an Ambassador of the 'More Than a Mother' programme, she spoke on combating infertility stigma. She congratulated the Merck Foundation on its 9th Anniversary and 14 years of development programmes. The summit brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and academics to address development and healthcare priorities.

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed delivered a statement at the 8th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit, part of the 13th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary. She emphasized that investing in people is the most effective investment any society can make, and called for equitable access to healthcare regardless of geography. She highlighted outcomes of the Maldives' partnership with the Merck Foundation, including 13 scholarships in critical specialties, eight creative awards, and 3,000 school supply sets distributed under the Educating Linda Programme. As an Ambassador of the 'More Than a Mother' programme, she spoke on combating infertility stigma. She congratulated the Merck Foundation on its 9th Anniversary and 14 years of development programmes. The summit brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and academics to address development and healthcare priorities.

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First Lady Sajidha Mohamed delivered a statement at the 8th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit, part of the 13th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary. She emphasized that investing in people is the most effective investment any society can make, and called for equitable access to healthcare regardless of geography. She highlighted outcomes of the Maldives' partnership with the Merck Foundation, including 13 scholarships in critical specialties, eight creative awards, and 3,000 school supply sets distributed under the Educating Linda Programme. As an Ambassador of the 'More Than a Mother' programme, she spoke on combating infertility stigma. She congratulated the Merck Foundation on its 9th Anniversary and 14 years of development programmes. The summit brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and academics to address development and healthcare priorities.

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