First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed returned to the Maldives Friday morning, concluding the visit to Tanzania to participate in the 11th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Annual Conference as the Guest of Honour.

As part of the conference, the First Lady delivered a keynote address at the High-Level First Ladies Panel, and made an intervention at the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Committee Meeting.

The Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary is an annual conference that 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.