Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com), the charitable arm of Merck KGaA Germany in partnership with African first ladies We launched a new children’s book – “Sugar Free” To promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about early detection, prevention and management of diabetes for children and youth across Africa in English, French and Portuguese.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Clegg, CEO, Merck She expressed, “I am very pleased to present to you the new Merck Children’s Storybook– “Sugar Free” In partnership with my dear sisters African first ladies Currently available on our social media and websites and will soon be distributed in our partner countries. With our new children’s storybook, we want to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about early detection, prevention and management of diabetes, from a young age, to remind you all that together we can fight diabetes every day and that health is our only wealth.”
“Sugar Free Jude” is the story of a young school-going boy, Jude, whose daily life is affected when he is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Jude manages his health condition with the help of his family, friends and school teachers and becomes an advocate for the fight against diabetes in his school and community.”
Read the Sugar Free Jude storybook here: https://bit.ly/3PsepSf
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 70% of the African population living with diabetes is unaware of their condition and approximately 45 million people have impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) putting them at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Jude symbolizes the many young men and women in Africa who suffer from diabetes but are unaware of their condition.
The early signs and symptoms of diabetes such as frequent urination, increased thirst, feeling tired and hungry, vision problems, slow wound healing, and yeast infection should not be ignored. If any of these symptoms appear, you should consult a doctor and have an examination. He explained that managing diabetes is a lifestyle change, in which people with this condition have to eat healthy food, exercise regularly, stop smoking and limit alcohol, sugar and salt intake.” Senator Dr. Rasha Kleig.
Merck Foundation has also released three songs in three named languages No more diabetes, sugar free In English, “Dites non au Diabète” in French and “Chega de Diabete” in Portuguese. And recently released a remix for the three languages.
Listen to the diabetes remix song here: https://bit.ly/3yaw77d
These songs were sung by quizzy From Ghana for the english version, Laura Big From Mauritius for the French version, and fire From Mozambique for the Portuguese version. The songs talk about promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness of early detection and prevention of diabetes.
Click here to listen to No more diabetes, no sugar English song: https://bit.ly/3vcCVQ9
Click here to listen to “Dites non au Diabète” French song: https://bit.ly/3OrOw4J
Click here to listen to “Chega de Diabete” Portuguese song: https://bit.ly/3z22FzT
Moreover, through Merck Diabetes Blue Points Program in partnership with African First Ladies, Ministries of Health and Medical Societiespresented by Merck More than 720 scholarships for doctors from 45 countries1-year Postgraduate Diploma and 2-year Master’s degree in Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes, and 3-month Diabetes Master Course.
Merck Foundation together with African first ladiesalso presented awards to media, fashion designers, filmmakers, musicians/singers and new potential talents in these fields from African countries to Promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of diabetes and high blood pressure. Awards details:
1. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2022 “Diabetes and Hypertension”:
Media representatives are invited to present their work through powerful and impactful messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of diabetes and hypertension.
Application deadline: 30The tenth October 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3csdIun) To view more details.
2. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2022 “Diabetes and Hypertension”: All African filmmakers, students of training institutions for filmmaking or young talents in Africa are invited to create and share a feature-length or short film, be it a drama, a documentary or a docu-drama to deliver powerful and impactful messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early childhood. Screening for diabetes and high blood pressure.
Application deadline: 30The tenth October 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3z55T5z) To view more details.
3. Merck Fashion Awards 2022 “Diabetes and Blood Pressure”: All African students and fashion designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver powerful and impactful messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of diabetes and hypertension.
Application deadline: 30The tenth October 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3z7C0BJ) To view more details.
4. 2022 Merck Foundation Song Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension”: All African singers and music artists are invited to create and share a song with the aim of promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about prevention and early detection of diabetes and hypertension.
Application deadline: 30The tenth October 2022. Click here (https://bit.ly/3JaxQNZ) To view more details.
Entries for all awards must be emailed to: [email protected]
The Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies has also released 7 inspiring children’s stories in three languages and over 30 songs about breaking the stigma of infertility, supporting girls’ education, and empowering women, in English, French and Portuguese. To listen to Merck Foundation songs and read Merck Foundation stories, please visit: https://bit.ly/3PUxM7a
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Media contact:
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