“More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and
Hypertension” Awards 2023 Announced
By Daily News Reporter
Merck Foundation in partnership with H.E. Amai Dr.
AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Merck
Foundation More Than a Mother, announced the Zimbabwean winners of Merck
Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and
“Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards 2023. Winners from the rest of the Africa
were also announced, in partnership with African First Ladies, the Ambassadors
of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother. The awards ceremony was held via
Videoconference to felicitate all the media award winners.
The winners were announced and acknowledged by
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a
Mother” campaign. The theme of “More Than a Mother” Awards was to raise
awareness on any of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility
Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage,
Ending FGM, and/or Stopping GBV at all levels and the theme of “Diabetes and
Hypertension” Awards was to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle and raise awareness
about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension in the
African countries.
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej stated that, “I am proud to
announce the winners from Zimbabwe and the rest of Africa. We have 83 winners
from 22 African countries in partnership with my dear sisters First Ladies of
Africa and Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More than a Mother”.
This Merck Foundation Media Awards started in 2017,
and year after year Merck foundation witnessed a substantial increase in the
number of outstanding and regular entries from many African countries.
“All our winners are the Champions of critical and
sensitive social and health issues in their communities.” Kelej said.
She added that “It's truly inspiring to witness how
we're actively involving and engaging everyone, enabling them to be the voice
of the voiceless and create a culture shift.
I'm delighted to extend a warm welcome as you join
the Merck Foundation Alumni. Let’s keep raising awareness on social and health
together.”
Merck Foundation is additionally rewarding the
winners by providing them with one year access of an online educational
training program called ‘MasterClass’. The MasterClass is an immersive online
experience and self-paced learning course that can be accessed anywhere with
the internet.
The following are the winners:
Here are the winners from West African Countries in
partnership with The First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW; and
The First Lady of Ghana and H.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO:
PRINT CATEGORY WINNER
Raissa Sambou, The Spectator, Ghana (First Position)
ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS
Emelia Naa Ayeley Aryee, Myjoyonline, Ghana (First
Position)
Mariam Hamzat, Freelancer, Nigeria (Second Position)
Mariama, Dem Star.gm, The Gambia (Second Position)
RADIO CATEGORY WINNER
Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh, New Narratives, Liberia
(First Position)
Mavis Offei Acheampong, Ghana Broadcasting
Corporation (GBC), Ghana (Second Position)
MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS
Emmanuel Samani, TV3, Ghana (First Position)
Stanley Nii Blewu, TV3, Ghana (Second Position)
Here are the Winners from Southern African Countries
in partnership with The First Lady of Malawi, H.E. MONICA CHAKWERA; The First
Lady of Zambia, H.E. MUTINTA HICHILEMA; The First Lady of Zimbabwe, H.E. Amai
Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA:
PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS
Melody Mupeta, Zambia Daily, Zambia (First Position)
Gresham Ngwira, Freelancer, Malawi (Second Position)
Sonja Smith, The Namibian, Namibia (Third Position)
ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS
Caroline Mapando, Africabrief, Malawi (Third
Position)
RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS
Charlotte Nambadja, Desert Radio, Namibia (First
Position)
Britta Mpata Blantyre, Synod Radio, Malawi (First
Position)
Sera Tamina, Radio Icengelo, Zambia (Second
Position)
Monde Chaba, Zambia National Broadcasting
Corporation, Zambia (Third Position)
MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS
Mirriam Kayemba, CAMNET TV, Zambia (First Position)
Alepher Kasongo, MBC News, Malawi (Second Position)
Here are the winners from East African Countries:
PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS
Marco Maduhu, Nipashe Newspaper, Tanzania (First
Position)
Elizabeth Angira, MT Kenya Times and People Daily,
Kenya (First Position)
Shaban Njia, Nipashe Newspaper, Tanzania (Second
Position)
ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS
Moraa Obiria, Nation Media Group, Kenya (First
Position)
Isabella Maua Chemosit, The Times, Kenya (Second
Position)
Aveline Kitomary, Tanzania Standard, Tanzania (Third
Position)
Sophia Rukwaro, Black Hustlers TV, Kenya (Third
Position)
Hudson Kuteesa, The New Times, Rwanda (Third
Position)
Beatrice Philemon Mukocho, The Guardian Newspaper,
Tanzania (Third Position)
RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS
Caren Waraba Sisya, Citizen Radio, Kenya (First
Position)
Olga Fadhil Lungala, Moshifm Radio, Tanzania (Second
Position)
Adam Hhando, CG FM, Tanzania (Second Position)
Namale Hajara Shahista, CBS FM, Uganda (Third
Position)
Angela Kezengwa, Citizen Radio, Kenya (Third
Position)
MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER
Walter Mwesigye, NTV Uganda, Uganda (First Position)
Elizabeth Atieno Ochieng, TV 47 KENYA, Kenya (Second
Position)
Here are the winners from French Speaking African
Countries in partnership with The First Lady of Burundi, H.E. ANGELINE
NDAYISHIMIYE; The First Lady of Democratic Republic of the Congo, H.E. DENISE
NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI:
PRINT CATEGORY WINNER
Koami Agbetiafa, Societe, Niger (First Position)
Astère NDUWAMUNGU, www.lerenouveau.bi, Burundi
(Second Position)
Traore Brehima, The TOGUNA, Mali (Third Position)
ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS
Mêmèdé Ambroisine Azododassi, Savoir News, Togo
(First Position)
Jessy NZENGU, lualabamaprovince.com, DRC (First
Position)
AYIBE Ablavi Ayélo, SAVOIR NEWS, Togo (Second
Position)
Tognisse Pugilbert Yannick, Benin (Third Position)
Haburanimana Gérard, Agaseke.bi, Burundi (Third
Position)
JEANINE NYABENDA, Ijisho Web Site News TV, Burundi
(Third Position)
RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS
Cyriaque NDAYISHIMIYE, Radio TV BUNTU, Burundi
(First Position)
Edmond Niyonkur, Radio Ubuzima-FM, Burundi (Second
Position)
MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS
Bahwa Ferdinand, Le Journal.Africa, Burundi (First
Position)
Amadou BELLO, Balafon Direct, Cameroon (Second
Position)
Here are the winners from Portuguese Speaking
African Countries in partnership with The First Lady of Cabo Verde, H.E. Dr.
DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO:
ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS
Ângelo Amaro Semedo, DW África, Cabo Verde (First
Position)
RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS
Maria José Teixeira Veiga Macedo, Rádio de Cabo
Verde, Cabo Verde (First Position)
MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS
Edineia Barros, TV Cabo Verde, Cabo Verde (First
Position)
Merck Foundation "Diabetes &
Hypertension" Media Recognition Awards 2023
Here are the winners from West African Countries in
partnership with The First Lady of Ghana, H.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO:
PRINT CATEGORY WINNER
Jennifer Ambolley, Chronicle, Ghana (First Position)
Godwin Awuni Anafo, Daily Graphic, Ghana (Second
Position)
ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS
Odimegwu Onwumere, thenigerianvoice.com, Nigeria
(First Position)
Muniratu Akweley Issah, Ghana News Agency, Ghana
(Second Position)
Cecilia Lagba Yada, Ghanaian Times, Ghana (Third
Position)
MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER
Grace Hammoah Agyemang, TV3, Ghana (First Position)
Here are the Winners from Southern African Countries
in partnership with The First Lady of Zambia, H.E. MUTINTA HICHILEMA:
ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS
Maria Kandjungu, Unwrap, Namibia (First Position)
Alain Kabinda, Daily News Agency, Zambia (Second
Position)
Rosalia Hipondoka, DBS Blogposts, Namibia (Third
Position)
RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS
Henry Haukeya, MBC Radio, Malawi (First Position)
Sylviah Chisi, Trans World Radio Malawi (TWR),
Malawi (Second Position)
Martha Mzumara, Trans World Radio Malawi (TWR),
Malawi (Third Position)
Here are the winners from East African Countries:
PRINT CATEGORY WINNER
Christina Stephen Mwakangale, Nipashe, Tanzania
(First Position)
ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS
Lucy John Bosco, Mwananchi Online, Tanzania (First
Position)
Dorcas Wangira, BBC, Kenya (Second Position)
Veronica Romwald Mrema, Freelancer, Tanzania (Third
Position)
Tulinagwe Alison Malopa, Gazetini, Tanzania (Third
Position)
RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS
Mildrine Nafula Sabwami, North Rift Radio FM, Kenya
(First Position)
Mwanaisha Mohamed Makumbuli, Highlands FM Radio,
Tanzania (Second Position)
Here are the winners from French Speaking African
Countries in partnership with The First Lady of Burundi, H.E. ANGELINE
NDAYISHIMIYE; and The First Lady of Democratic Republic of the Congo, H.E.
DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI:
PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS
Moïse NKURUNZIZA, Le Renouveau du Burundi, Burundi
(First Position)
ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS
Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Diplomacy &
Development, DRC (First Position)
Akossiwa Agossivi YIBOKOU-MENSAH, SAVOIR NEWS, TOGO
(Second Position)
Alphonse Julio GADA, GLOBAL NEWS BÉNIN, Benin (Third
Position)
Petga Tonga Valgadine, lavoixdukoat.com, Cameroon
(Third Position)
RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS
Honorine NININAHAZWE, Burundi National Radio, Burundi (First Position)
Maurice TUNINAHAZIMANA, Radio TV Buntu, Burundi (Second Position)
Rémy RUKUNDO, TV BUNTU, Burundi (Third Position)
Here is the winner from Portuguese Speaking African
Country in partnership with The First Lady of Mozambique, H.E. ISAURA FERRÃO
NYUSI:
RADIO CATEGORY WINNER
Abdul Ibraimo, Radio of Mozambique, Mozambique
(First Position)