January 2025
Introduction
Welcome to the January 2025 edition of the Amref International University Monthly Bulletin. This month, we highlight some participation in key global and regional health events, impactful collaborations, and achievements reinforcing AMIU’s commitment to transforming health education in Africa. From the AHAIC 2025 Conference to the ground-breaking East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit, EARGHSS 2025, we remain at the wheel in effecting meaningful change in health care education and research.
Table of Contents
1. Featured News
2. Department/Faculty Highlights
3. Student and Alumni Stories
4. Partnerships and Collaborations
5. Community Outreach
6. Achievements and Milestones
7. Closing Remarks
Featured News
AMIU to Participate in AHAIC 2025
AMIU is poised to demonstrate thought leadership at the Africa Health Agenda International Conference AHAIC 2025. Its faculty, researchers, and students will participate in impactful discussions and innovative side events. Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of health in Africa! Registration is now open.
East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit 2025 (EARGHSS 2025)
From January 28-30, AMIU partnered with Amref Health Africa and co-hosted EARGHSS 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya. Areas of concern on the keynote stage included, among others, pandemics, response to bioterrorism, and improving global health security through academia. Prof. Tammary Rotich participated in this critical panel that called for updated research and innovation for the achievement of health security.
H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta Visits Amref Health Africa Booth
H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, Former President of the Republic of Kenya applauded AMIU and Amref Health Africa at AMREF’s booth at EARGHSS 2025, for commitment towards strengthening Community-Led Initiatives in improving health.
Department/Faculty Highlights
Knowledge Exchange with University of Virginia
The event was led by Prof. Anne from the University of Virginia, USA, leading a delegation to an enriching knowledge-sharing session with students and faculty at AMIU. A link between African and American health education that may produce future leaders in global health.
EARGHSS 2025 Pre-Summit Meeting
Prof. Tammary Rotich presided over a preparatory meeting for EARGHSS 2025 to ensure that program planning is efficient, the logistics are right, and both AMIU and Amref Health Africa participate strategically.
Student and Alumni Stories
Historic CME Event for Physiotherapists
The AMIU-APS (Association of Physiotherapy Students) conducted Kenya’s first ever student-organised CME in collaboration with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists. This historically important step shows the commitment of AMIU to novel student-centered initiatives in health-care education.
Partnerships and Collaborations
CDAE Dissemination & Closeout Workshop
AMIU, in collaboration with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, graduated 15 epidemiology fellows from Malawi, Tanzania, Somalia, Zambia, and Kenya. These are the fellows who shall revolutionize Africa’s public health through high-level research and policy development.
Community Outreach
AMIU Open Day – A Resounding Success!
AMIU hosted an Open Day that offered career guidance, interactive tours, and insight into our state-of-the-art health science programs. The event reemphasized AMIU’s position as a leading health education institution in Africa.
Achievements and Milestones
– Expansion of Research and Capacity Building Efforts: AMIU continues to expand its research initiatives through regional and international collaborations.
– Leadership in Health Education**: AMIU continues to be at the vanguard of innovation and sharing of knowledge in health sciences education.
Closing Remarks
As we start a new year, AMIU remains committed to strengthening healthcare education, research, and community health transformation. Please stay tuned for more updates on upcoming events and initiatives.
