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Oct 23 · 10:45·ACCESS Newswire
Healthcare · Energy
During their stay in Ankara for the first session of political consultations between Burkina Faso and the Republic, the Burkinabe delegation led by the Comrade Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hermann Yirigouin TOE, conducted wide-ranging consultations on October 20 and 21, 2026 with numerous figures within various Turkish state structures.
Thus, the delegation visited in turn the Maarif Foundation, the Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), the Higher Education Information Council, the Ministry of Health, the Council for External Economic Relations (DEIK), and the Ministry of National Education.
At the MAARIF Foundation, Ambassador Hermann Yirigouin TOE and his delegation held discussions with Anet BEY, Head of Africa at the MAARIF Foundation, assisted by colleagues.
He welcomed the signing of an establishment and management agreement with the foundation, which already owns schools in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, and the awarding of scholarships for Burkinabe students.
She also requested the foundation's support for increasing the number of these scholarships and for support in the areas of education and vocational and technical training.
MAARIF agreed to all of these requests. The two parties also discussed opportunities for expanding the foundation's activities in Burkina Faso.
At the Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), the Turkish development agency founded in 1992, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was received by Dr. Yahya Coskun, Vice President of the institution. TIKA has numerous achievements in Burkina Faso.
Among other things, she supported the development of emergency medicine with the SAMU (Emergency Medical Service).
The Agency expressed its support for a review of the project for its implementation. For 2027, it committed to providing support to Burkina Faso in the area of vocational and technical training, in line with the country's endogenous development objective.
The Burkinabe delegation also expressed the wish that a TIKA office could be opened soon in Ouagadougou.
At the Higher Education Council, discussions between Burkinabe and Turkish representatives focused primarily on the issue of renewing the 2024 memorandum of understanding, which sets out the conditions for cooperation in academic and university matters and which has now expired.
From the outset, Burkina Faso expressed its commitment to preserving the existing agreements, maintaining this cooperation, and strengthening it. The Turkish Council for Higher Education also supports this renewal and promises to increase the number of scholarships for Master's and Doctoral programs for Burkinabe students.
The Turkish side stated that it was open to any proposals for improving our cooperation within the framework of the new agreement. A prioritized list of Burkina Faso's needs will be sent to Turkey immediately.
Researchers from Burkina Faso will also be able to access and apply to the project bank of Turkish research centers.
At the Ministry of Health, the Burkinabe delegation was received by the Vice-Minister, Professor Nurullah OKUMUS.
Ambassador Hermann Yirigouin TOE praised the dynamism of cooperation between our two countries in the field of health, with the success of the first kidney transplant in Burkina Faso as a concrete achievement.
The Turkish Deputy Minister expressed his country's commitment to continuing its support for Burkina Faso in organ transplantation. This support will take the form of training and skills development for trainers, keeping pace with evolving knowledge in the field.
He also expressed support for facilitating agreements between Turkish public hospitals and the Burkinabe Ministry of Health as part of deepening health cooperation.
Professor Nurullah OKUMUS expressed interest in the Kokologho pharmaceutical technopole project, which could offer investment opportunities to Turkish companies.
At the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), which represents 4,000 Turkish companies, discussions led to a proposal to hold a business and investment forum between Burkina Faso and Turkey in Burkina Faso. Turkish exports to Burkina Faso are projected to increase from US$122.24 million in 2023 to US$177.84 million in 2025.
This growth testifies to the dynamism of our trade relations, and Ambassador TOE commended the important role played by DEIK in bringing Turkish and Burkinabe businesses closer together. He urged the institution to be more actively involved in resolving disputes between Turkey and Burkinabe to prevent Burkinabe companies from continually suffering losses.
DEIK, through Ms. Vahit Oguz Cetin, one of its leaders for West Africa, advocated for the facilitation of banking transactions and an agreement on the elimination of double taxation.
The Burkinabe delegation explained that this issue of double taxation is addressed at the confederal level within the Confederation of Sahel States (AES). It encouraged joint ventures and the establishment of sustainable partnerships, particularly in agri-food, cold chain logistics, textiles, solar energy, mining, technical training, etc., to boost national economic development.
At the Turkish Ministry of National Education, discussions focused primarily on the issue of improving the quality of education desired and sought by Burkina Faso to support its project for the economic and social transformation of the country within the framework of the Popular Progressive Revolution.
The Turkish Department of Education has stated its readiness to examine all options regarding the training of teachers and administrators of the education system, the sharing of experience in vocational and technical training, the sharing of school programs and training curricula, and the implementation of new programs.
He also proposed twinning projects between Turkish and Burkinabe schools for a mixing of peoples, the ambition being to leave future generations a legacy of relations based on friendship and cooperation.
Between two consultations, Ambassador Hermann Yirigouin TOE and his delegation visited the Atatürk Mausoleum named after Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK, the Founder of the Republic of Türkiye.
A return to the roots of modern Türkiye, rich in lessons about the determination of a man and the nationalism of a people who knew how to take charge of their destiny and establish themselves in the concert of nations.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministère des Affaires étrangères, Burkina Faso.
Oct 23 · 10:43·APO Group
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Oct 23 · 10:23·PR News Releaser
Finance · Healthcare
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, launched their Educating Linda Program to support girl education at Kenya State House, in partnership with H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H, The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”. During the visit, the Merck Foundation Kenya Alumni Summit 2026 was also conducted to highlight the impact of their scholarships program with the aim to build healthcare capacity and transform patient care landscape across Kenya nationwide.
The program was attended by The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, and CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Kenya Minister of Health, Hon. Aden Duale.
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign emphasized, “It is a great pleasure to meet my dear sister, H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H. First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and to recognize her for her tremendous efforts as the Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”.
I am proud that through our long-term partnership we have provided 328 scholarships for young Kenyan healthcare providers in 44 critical and underserved specialties. I am also happy to share that nearly 50% of these scholarships have been awarded to women healthcare providers, reinforcing our commitment to women empowerment.
It was also great meeting Kenya Minister of Health, Hon. Aden Duale and our Alumni, who are the future healthcare experts of Kenya.”
“We are looking forward to extending our scholarship program to more healthcare providers in partnership with First Lady of Kenya and in collaboration with Medical Societies and Ministry of Health when possible.” She added.
H.E. Mrs. Rachel Ruto E.G.H., The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya expressed,
“Through our impactful partnership with Merck Foundation, we are not just implementing programs, we are transforming lives. Together, we are strengthening our healthcare capacity, empowering girls through education, breaking infertility stigma, and addressing other critical social and health challenges across Kenya. We are immensely proud that, through our strong partnership, we have been able to provide 328 scholarships for our healthcare providers, not only in the capital city, but across the country. It represents a powerful investment in the future of our healthcare system, a commitment to building expertise where it is needed most, and a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to quality care for all our people.
At the same time, we are equally proud to support the education of 47 high-performing yet underprivileged Kenyan schoolgirls, providing them with annual scholarships till they graduate. By empowering these young girls through education, we are not only transforming individual lives, but also shaping stronger families, communities, and a brighter future for our nation.”
Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees added, “Our aim is to improve the overall health and wellbeing of people by building healthcare capacity in Kenya and across developing countries. We are strongly committed to transforming patient care through our scholarships program.”
Hon. Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health, Kenya shared, “We sincerely appreciate the Merck Foundation Scholarships Program through which 328 scholarships have been provided till today for our local healthcare providers in many critical underserved specialties, helping us to build and strengthen our healthcare capacity, across the country.”
One of the important specialties that Merck Foundation is focusing on in 2025 and 2026 in Kenya is the scholarship of One Year Diploma in Nutrition, to support the program of Feeding and Food Security of Kenya First Lady.
More than 90 scholarships are dedicated to this specialty across the 47 provinces of Kenya. This will create a culture shift in leading a healthy lifestyle for the whole population which will contribute to healthier communities and hence social and economic development of the whole country nationwide.
The program was also attended by the Kenyan winners of Merck Foundation Media Awards 2024 and 2025.
“It was a pleasure meeting and celebrating our Winners, the health and social champions, who are the voice of the voiceless”, added Dr. Rasha Kelej.
Out of the total 328 scholarships, Merck Foundation has provided:
121 scholarships for one-year postgraduate diplomas and two-year master’s degrees in Diabetes, Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, and Endocrinology. These programs enable doctors to establish specialized diabetes clinics across the country.
10 scholarships for Oncology, which is a critical specialty to strengthen cancer care capacity.
49 scholarships for Fertility, Embryology, and Reproductive Medicine under the “More Than a Mother” campaign, bringing hope and support to couples facing infertility challenges.
148 scholarships for other important specialties such as Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology, and many more, contributing significantly to strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system.
Merck Foundation has overall provided more than 2,600 scholarships for healthcare providers in 44 critical and undeserved specialties from over 52 countries.
During the Summit, Merck Foundation alumni shared inspiring testimonies on how these scholarships have transformed their professional journeys and improved patient care in their communities.
Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Lady of Kenya, is also launching children’s storybooks — “More Than a Mother”, “Educating Linda”, “Jackline’s Rescue”, “Not Who You Are”, “Ride into the Future”, “Sugar Free Jude” and “Mark’s Pressure” in English and Swahili to raise awareness about critical social and health issues among young children. Thousands of copies will be distributed across schools in Kenya. These storybooks have also been adapted into animated films to further enhance their impact.
Moreover, Merck Foundation has conducted 4 Editions of their Online Health Media Training for Kenyan journalists to empower them to raise awareness about sensitive social and health issues such as breaking infertility stigma, supporting girl education, ending child marriage and GBV, and promoting healthy lifestyle practices.
Merck Foundation, together with the First Lady of Kenya, also organizes annual awards for media, musicians, filmmakers, and fashion designers to encourage creative talents to raise awareness about important social issues.
Merck Foundation in partnership with the First Lady of the Republic of Kenya has also announced the Call for Application for their important annual Awards for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields.
Details of the Awards:
1. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.
Submission deadline: 30th October 2026.
2. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.
Submission deadline: 30th October 2026.
3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.
Submission deadline: 30th October 2026.
4. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.
Submission deadline: 30th October 2026.
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