First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Monday afternoon. She is the Guest of Honour at the 11th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary Annual Conference.
Upon her arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, she was warmly welcomed by Minister of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Riziki Juma.
During the conference, the First Lady will deliver a keynote address at the High-Level First Ladies Panel. She will also participate in the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Committee Meeting.
The Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary is an annual conference that gathers healthcare professionals, policymakers, and academics. It focuses on important topics such as women’s empowerment, disease management, and improving access to quality healthcare across Africa and Asia.