#MenToo can be the cause of infertility
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany hosted its first ever "Merck Health Media Training to Break the Stigma around Infertility in Africa" at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi during July 9-10. The training programme hosted around 200 journalists representing multimedia, print and online media from 17 African countries.
The media training was provided to top science and health journalists on different issues around infertility and assisted reproduction technique; stigma and taboo prevailing in the society; suffering of women and untold stories.
According to the Foundation, the training programme was part of its community awareness initiative to emphasise the important role media plays to influence the society, to create a cultural shift with the aim to break the stigma around infertility.
"I am very happy to initiate this important training session and the two hashtags on the social media platform, inviting all media representatives to share it on their platforms. #MenToo can be the cause of infertility; #MenToo can suffer the infertility stigma and social pressure. #NoToInfertilityStigma for women and #MenToo is the key message we wish to deliver", explained Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck more than a Mother.
Merck Foundation announced the call for application for "Merck more than a Mother" Media Recognition Award 2018 at the end of the award ceremony and encouraged all African media to be advocate for the campaign and apply for the competition.
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