Amref International University (AMIU) has awarded qualifications to 604 health sciences students, thereby expanding the health workforce in Kenya and across Africa. The latest graduation comes amidst ongoing calls for increased investment in skilled healthcare professionals.
During the university’s seventh graduation ceremony on Friday, students received certificates, diplomas, higher diplomas, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Their training encompassed programmes such as nursing, community health, and health systems management.
Speaking during the ceremony, AMIU Chancellor Tsitsi Masiyiwa challenged the graduates to use their education for societal service and to create opportunities for others.
“Let your ambition always be greater than personal success. Measure your life not only by what you achieve, but by what you enable others to achieve. Measure your influence not only by the positions you hold, but by the opportunities you create for those who follow,” she stated.
Dr Joyce Kaducu, former Uganda Minister of Education and Sports, emphasised that a robust health workforce is crucial for enhancing healthcare and fostering national development.
“Investing in the health workforce is investing in the future of a nation. Every well-trained health professional strengthens communities, drives innovation, and improves health outcomes for generations to come,” she remarked.
Vice Chancellor Professor Joachim Osur highlighted the university’s objective to equip graduates to tackle emerging healthcare challenges through leadership, research, and innovation.
“At Amref International University, we are not simply preparing graduates for employment. We are developing leaders who will strengthen health systems, advance research, champion innovation, and improve the health and well-being of communities across Africa.”He affirmed,
The graduating cohort included 16 master’s degree recipients. The largest number of graduates completed programmes in Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Diploma in Community Health, and Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing. Women constituted the majority of the graduates.
University leaders also encouraged the graduates to embrace lifelong learning, uphold integrity, and apply their expertise to enhance healthcare delivery within their communities.
Since 2021, the university has graduated 1,343 health professionals.
