Merck Foundation SONG AWARDS “Diabetes & Hypertension” 2025

Call for Application - Now Closed

Merck Foundation SONG AWARDS 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension” have been announced in partnership with African First Ladies. All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

How to Apply?

Winners will be notified personally via email, followed by a press release for public announcement and on the Merck Foundation and partners website and social media channels.

*Personal Data. In connection with this application, Merck Foundation will collect your personal data (“Personal Data”) such as your name, contact information, name of your employer, your work experience (where applicable), personal photo and the additional information required during the application. By completing and submitting this application, you provide consent to Merck Foundation to process such Personal Data for the following purposes: (i) Public announcement through press releases and on Merck Foundation and partners website and social media channels. (ii) Future Merck Foundation Activities and programs,  (iii) publication of data about transfers of values (when and where applicable). Merck Foundation may share your Personal Data provided in this application (i) with its service providers and partners that process Personal Data on its behalf and (ii) with other affiliated organizations of Merck Foundation for the purpose of processing this application and awards.

Merck Foundation SONG AWARDS “Diabetes & Hypertension” Committee:
The committee is formed to select the winners in an unbiased manner, based on evaluating the quality of the song, lyrics and composition to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension, Merck Foundation Capacity Advancement and Diabetes Blue Point Program to raise awareness within the communities. to raise awareness within the communities.

Chaired by:
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej
CEO of Merck Foundation and
President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign

Members:
Mr. Leonard Saika
Senior Program Director, Merck Foundation

Ms. Mehak Handa
Senior Manager, Communication and Community Awareness Programs, Merck Foundation 

Ms. Kanaga Janani Chandrasekaran
Manager, Communication and Community Awareness Programs, Merck Foundation