KUHeS Participates in 21st RUFORUM AGM, Strengthens Continental Collaboration in Botswana

The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) has once again joined fellow universities from across Africa at the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of theRegional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), currently taking place in Botswana. The AGM serves as a premier continental platform for fostering innovation, collaboration, and shared learning among higher education institutions.

This year’s week-long conference has drawn a diverse gathering of universities, researchers, policymakers, development partners, and young innovators. Over the course of the event, participants will take part in exhibitions, panel discussions, and collaborative dialogues centered on advancing research, strengthening academic networks, and addressing key development challenges affecting the region.

Leading a three-member delegation that include Deputy Vice Chancellor Associate Professor Dr. Belinda Gombachika and Communications Officer Serah Chilora, Vice Chancellor Professor Macpherson Mallewahas underscored the significance of the meeting, describing it as “a good ground for breeding collaboration and showcasing what KUHeS does.”

He noted that KUHeS’ continued participation in RUFORUM enhances the institution’s visibility, particularly its expanding portfolio in research and innovation, while opening doors to strategic partnerships in health sciences and related fields.

During the AGM, KUHeS will engage with various delegates to highlight its impactful work in health research, medical education, community outreach, and health systems strengthening. The university will also showcase a range of herbal products developed under the African Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Herbal Medicine (ACEPHEM).

Held under the theme “Positioning Africa’s Universities and the Higher Education Sector to Effectively Impact Development Processes on the Continent,” the conference has attracted more than 500 participants, including university leaders, private sector actors, development partners, students, and researchers from across Africa and beyond.

Founded in 2004 by ten African Vice Chancellors, RUFORUM has grown into a robust network of 175 universities across 40 countries, representing the five regions of eastern, southern, central, western, and northern Africa. The network continues to strengthen higher education institutions’ capacity to drive development and innovation across the continent.