A Merck Foundation initiative featuring fertility specialist Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on improving access to fertility care and addressing infertility stigma, according to coverage by Business Line and The Hindu. The reporting highlights the “More Than a Mother” movement, which promotes both medical capacity and social acceptance.
The outlets describe the effort as building local expertise alongside efforts to change how infertility is understood within communities. This includes encouraging people to seek fertility services without shame and supporting more open discussion of infertility. Business Line emphasizes the dual aim of strengthening care delivery and breaking stigma, while The Hindu likewise frames the work around acceptance and access, with attention to the role of local medical professionals such as Dr. Kelej.
Across both sources, the underlying message is that stigma can hinder timely treatment, and that improved fertility care requires both clinical support and public understanding. The coverage does not conflict on the central purpose of the movement, though it varies mainly in phrasing and emphasis.
