Africa: 'It's Africa's Turn to Lead,' First Lady Boakai Tells Merck Foundation Conference

Africa: 'It's Africa's Turn to Lead,' First Lady Boakai Tells Merck Foundation Conference

BANJUL -- First Lady Kartumu Yarta Boakai has urged African women to embrace innovation rooted in compassion, declaring that "it's Africa's turn to lead" as she addressed fellow First Ladies and dignitaries at the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Conference.

First Ladies Meet in Banjul to Tackle Health Gaps and Empower Women

By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia yesterday opened its doors to the 12th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, bringing together First Ladies from across Africa, policymakers, and health experts in a collective effort to strengthen healthcare systems and empower women across the continent. The two-day conference, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, is being co-chaired by Her Excellency, Madam Fatouma…

African First Ladies In Banjul Call For Greater Advancement – The Standard Newspaper

By Sirrah Touray First Ladies from six African countries are in Banjul for the 12th edition of the Merck Foundation’s Africa Asia Luminary conference that started yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s 13-year commitment to advancing healthcare, education, and social development across Africa and Asia. The First Lady of The Gambia Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow hostiing this year’s conference, welcomed her colleagues and the Mer…