Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej Publishes New Leadership Article: “We Did Not Donate Cancer Care. We Built the People Who Could Deliver It

As part of her virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform, “Beyond Power; Leadership, Global Influence and Impact,” Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation , has published a new leadership article titled “We Did Not Donate Cancer Care. We Built the People Who Could Deliver It.” Through the article, Dr. Kelej reflects on her leadership journey in strengthening cancer care capacity across Africa and explains why she believes that building specialized human capacity is one of the most sustainable ways to transform healthcare systems. To read the full article and access the platform, visit: https://apo-opa.co/472FK8O Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.) shares, “You cannot build a sustainable healthcare system without building its people first.” “ Hospitals are important. Equipment is important. Medicines are essential. Infrastructure matters. But who will diagnose the patient? Who will determine the treatment? Who will operate the equipment? Who will manage chemotherapy and its complications? Who will provide palliative care and pain management when cure is no longer possible? And who will train the next generation? ” Dr. Kelej emphasizes that without skilled and specialized health