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 close relationship between Merck and India extends far beyond the pharmaceutical and chemical business. There are numerous literary and musical ties between Merck and the subcontinent, which is one of the company's most important markets.

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What happens when textile designers turn their attention to walls? A semester project at the time-honored Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design in Halle offers a variety of answers that have only one thing in common: their magical quality, which has been immediately apparent to every observer.

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Detailed information on more than 10,000 items is provided in the latest edition of a classic from Merck — the chemicals and reagents catalog. The special feature is a 24-page introduction section, a “navigation system” in 19 languages that guides the reader through the catalog.

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