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Former President Jimmy Carter and retired Merck CEO Roy Vagelos meet with people affected by river blindness

In memory of President Jimmy Carter, 1924–2024

Honoring a life and legacy of profound impact for global health

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Vaccine inventors, creators and innovators

Dr. Maurice Hilleman was among the pioneering scientists who made strides in vaccine history and the fight against infectious disease

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Vaccines: Our history, our legacy

We've been working to discover and develop vaccines for more than a century

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Merck's legacy of antimicrobial innovation and action

Delivering on our commitment to fight infectious diseases for more than a century

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35 Years: The Mectizan® Donation Program

The Mectizan Donation Program is the longest-running, disease-specific drug donation program of its kind