<h1>Media Professionals Honored Globally for Impactful Storytelling on Healthcare, Social Issues, and Community Transformation</h1> Merck Foundation announced 125 media award winners from 36 countries in their 2024 Media Recognition Awards. The awards, conducted virtually, recognize outstanding media professionals in categories including 'More Than a Mother' and 'Diabetes and Hypertension'. Winners were selected from print, online, radio, and multimedia platforms across African, Asian, and Latin American countries. The foundation aims to raise awareness about social issues, healthcare challenges, and promote positive community transformations through media recognition.