Accra, Ghana – Lordina Dramani Mahama, First Lady and President of the Lordina Foundation, has commended the Merck Foundation for its substantial contributions to Ghana’s healthcare system through extensive medical training scholarships. Speaking at the opening session of the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025, Mrs. Mahama underscored the profound impact of the foundation’s programs on Ghanaian doctors and the nation’s health sector.
“I am grateful to the Merck Foundation for its strong commitment to strengthening healthcare systems and empowering individuals,” Mrs. Mahama stated, acknowledging the foundation’s 13 years of transformative development across Africa and Asia. She highlighted that the Merck Foundation’s scholarship program has awarded over 2,000 scholarships to young doctors from 52 countries, with 210 Ghanaian doctors among the beneficiaries. “I celebrate your dedication and the care you bring to countless families back home,” she remarked, emphasizing the tangible positive effects of the training on communities across Ghana.
Mrs. Mahama also discussed the role of First Ladies as Ambassadors for the Merck Foundation’s ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign, which addresses critical issues such as infertility stigma and reproductive health, indirectly supporting the work of these trained medical professionals. She stressed the importance of collaboration, noting that “progress is possible when public and private partners unite.” The First Lady conveyed the Lordina Foundation’s strong interest in strengthening its partnership with the Merck Foundation to enhance “activities in health and education and combat stigma across Ghana,” affirming, “We will continue to write stories of hope and transformation across our nations.”
Culled from CNR
