First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed departed for Tanzania on Sunday evening to attend the 11th “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” Annual Conference. The event will host Madam Sajidha Mohamed as one of the Guests of Honour among First Ladies of more than 15 countries.

The First Lady will participate in the High-Level First Ladies Panel and deliver a keynote address, as well as speak at the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Committee Meeting.

The 11th Edition of the conference, taking place from October 29-30, 2024, brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and academics to discuss topics such as women’s empowerment, disease management, and expanding access to quality healthcare across Africa and Asia.