Testimonials of Merck Foundation Alumni

“Cancer is a growing concern in Tanzania, and limited facilities and few healthcare providers against the high rising number of patients diagnosed at advanced stages pose a great challenge for a developing country like Tanzania. Unfortunately, there are only two specialist medical oncologists in a country of approximately 50 million people, one studied in Italy and another in China. We need more specialized oncologists in this field. Thank you, Merck Foundation for starting this program!! However, it is only through unique opportunities such as the Merck Foundation Medical Oncology Fellowship Program that we can bring about the needed change in our societies to improve patients access to cancer care.”