The Merck Foundation of Germany has provided scholarships to train 68 local medical doctors in Namibia.

During the Merck Foundation Annual Summit in Windhoek, members of Namibia's Alumni Association expressed their gratitude.

With advances in technology and the emergence of new diseases, medical practitioners need to continue upskilling, especially in developing countries. 

Hence, the Merck Foundation's philanthropic arm, Merch KGAA, Germany, which aims to improve the health and well-being of people, offered scholarships to medical professionals.

Medical practitioners who had the opportunity to be afforded scholarships travelled from different parts of the country to be part of the summit and get awarded certificates and medals.

The Merck Foundation team has been in Namibia for a two-day visit, which included a condolences visit to the former First Lady on the passing of the late President Hage Geingob.

Monica Geingos played a pivotal role in the foundation by facilitating the work of the foundation in the country.

The summit further served as a network platform for the foundation's media awardees. 

Since the introduction of the media awards in 2020 by the foundation, Namibian media personalities have scooped 26 awards in different fields.