Amref University Plans Beyond Zero Teaching Hospital to Boost Maternal Healthcare Training
Khama said the planned teaching hospital, to be developed in collaboration with the Beyond Zero Initiative under the patronage of former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, aligns with the university's long-term strategy of building sustainable healthcare capacity for future generation..
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Amref International University (AMIU) is planning to establish the Beyond Zero Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital as a teaching facility to enhance training for healthcare professionals and improve maternal and child health services across Africa.
- The new hospital will be developed in partnership with the Beyond Zero Initiative, formerly under the patronage of former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.
- The announcement was made by Sheila Khama, Chairperson of the International Board of Directors for Amref Health Africa, during AMIU’s seventh graduation ceremony where 530 graduands received their awards.
- This initiative aligns with AMIU's strategy to build sustainable healthcare capacity and address Africa's unique healthcare challenges.
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