In cooperation with the WHO Merck wants to eliminate the tropical worm disease schistosomiasis in Africa.The major offensive in this effort is Merck's commitment to a tenfold increase from 25 million to 250 million of its donation of praziquantel tablets in the medium term. Originally scheduled to end in 2017, Merck now intends to continue its efforts to fight schistosomiasis indefinitely.

• A tablet against a tropical worm
• Schistosomiasis video and background information in M – The Explorer Magazine

The inhabitants of the German city Ulm are a persistent lot. No less than 513 years after its foundation stone was laid, their church was finally completed — with the highest spire in the world. Soon after that, conservation measures were started, and they will continue to preserve this majestic Gothic minster in the future.

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In the pharmaceutical industry, cooperating with partners can reduce the time needed to develop drugs, which means faster, more efficient help for patients. Such collaboration requires ideas — not only for the development of technologies, but also for cooperation involving very different partners. Here are some examples of Merck Serono’s experiences.

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When you’re suddenly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), how does it affect your working life? The disease is not that uncommon: Statistically speaking, in a company with about 750 employees, one person will be affected by MS. Despite typical symptoms such as chronic fatigue, many people are still able to continue working. Openness and consideration can be a huge help.

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