Meet the dedicated leaders shaping the future of healthcare in their communities! 🚀💡

We’re proud to introduce the 2024/2025 Standing Committee on Health and Environment (SCOHE) Local Officers from the Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations (FAMSA)!👏

These outstanding individuals have demonstrated remarkable leadership, passion, and dedication to advancing healthcare at the grassroots level. Under their guidance, we anticipate a year of innovative initiatives, collaborative efforts, and meaningful impact in their local communities! 🌟

Join us in congratulating and supporting our SCOHE Local Officers as they embark on this exciting journey! 🎉

#SCOHE #FAMSA

At the Advancing Medical Education in Africa 2025 conference at Kigali, Rwanda, FAMSA was previledged to be represented by Teresa Sindique (current SCOPE Chairperson), Zainab Osama (North Africa Regional Coordinator) & Dennis Jlaty ( West Africa Regional Coordinator). It was also a proud moment to see our past EC members, Michelle Van der Heiden & Vivian Nabisere in the forum!!👏🏾🥳

The conference served as a landmark event in medical education, bringing together experts and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to drive progress in healthcare training.

As FAMSA our goals align with:
✅ Leaders in medical education dedicated to advancing the field and social medicine
✅ Healthcare professionals striving to keep pace with technological advancements
✅ Students aspiring to excel as clinicians in an evolving healthcare landscape

We hope to see that the establishment of a deans’ consortium and engagement with stakeholders will ensures continuous development & foster lasting improvements in health🥼✅

Mental Health Matters! 🧠💖

The Standing Committee on Health and Environment (SCOHE), FAMSA, in partnership with Health Equity Accelerator Leadership (HEAL) , University of Benin, recently organized a mental health outreach program at a secondary school in Benin. The event aimed to:

✨ Promote mental health awareness among students
✨ Provide a safe space for students to share their concerns

✨ Empower students to prioritize their mental well-being

We’re proud of FAMSA SCOHE’s efforts to support the mental health of young people! 💪🏽🎉

Let’s prioritize our mental health together!If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, don’t hesitate to reach out to a trusted adult, mental health professionals, or call a helpline for support.

#MentalHealthAwareness #FAMSA
#SCOHE
#HealthEquityAcceleratorLeadership
#YouthMentalHealth

FAMSA REGISTRATION: PAYMENT OF MSA DUE

Dear African MSAs,
This is a gentle reminder to settle your FAMSA Membership Dues to maintain an active status and continue benefiting from our programs, networking opportunities, and leadership development.

Amount: 30 USD

Payment Methods
✅ Western Union
✅ Money Gram
✅ Ria
✅ Momo
✅ Direct bank transfers

Send payment to:
Name: Yusuf Auwal Yahya
Country: Nigeria
NIN: 41139113531
(Use “FAMSA Membership Dues for your MSA” as reference)

For Direct Bank Transfers;

Bank Name: Access Bank
Account Name: Yusuf Auwal Yahya
Account Number: 1913647234
(Include “FAMSA Membership Dues for {your MSA}” in the payment description)

Why Pay Your Dues?
✔ Keep your MSA in good standing
✔ Access exclusive FAMSA events and opportunities
✔ Strengthen medical students’ voices across Africa
✔ Participate in high level meeting and advocacy platforms like WHO Afro Meeting

For confirmation of payment, send proof of payment to:
treasurer@famsanet.org | WhatsApp +23480896988

 

Meet the Multilingual Erudites!✨

The Federation of African Medical Students Association 🌍
Language Translation Team presents the 2025 team members 🔥

This team is composed of polygots across Africa spanning from English, French, Portuguese, and Arabic to even indigenous language speakers .✨FAMSA presents to you the best multilingual experts you can find anywhere!🔥

They are responsible for bridging the language gap and ensuring that information gets to every African in the most insightful way✨

Our Master Class on Antimicrobial Resistance, Climate Change, and Policy was a huge success! 🚀

From inspiring discussions by renowned experts to the energetic participation of our amazing next-generation healthcare champions, the room was buzzing with passion, curiosity, and hope for the future! 💡

The takeaways? 🔬

✨ Antimicrobial resistance demands collective action!
✨ Climate change amplifies the threat!
✨ Policy changes can drive progress!

💖 Empowered healthcare professionals empower the world!

A big THANK YOU 🙏 to everyone who showed up, shared, and made this day unforgettable.

Let’s keep breaking barriers and pushing boundaries—because the future of global health is bright, and it looks a lot like YOU! 💥

#AMR #ClimateChange #PolicyMatters #FAMSA#SCOHE

Dear Afromedics,

Through our partnership with CLIRNET, a leading digital platform designed for healthcare professionals and students, FAMSA now has an official channel on CLIRNET’s platform where you can stay updated on all our latest activities, programs, and opportunities.

Why Should You Join?
1. Get real-time updates about FAMSA events and projects.
2. Connect with fellow African medical students across the continent.
3. Access valuable medical content and learning resources on the CLIRNET platform.

How to Join FAMSA’s Channel on CLIRNET:
Step 1: Download the CLIRNET app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Step 2: Follow the simple registration steps shown below to create your account.
Step 3: Once registered, click this link to access FAMSA’s channel directly: https://clrn.in?l=VdAJF
Step 4: Click the “Follow” button to join the channel and receive updates about FAMSA’s activities.

Join us today and let’s build stronger connections, share knowledge, and grow together as future African healthcare leaders!

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Welcoming the North Africa Regional Council for the (2024- 2025) Tenure
We are pleased to introduce the newly appointed North Africa Regional Council for the (2024 -2025) term.

Comprising esteemed professionals dedicated to advancing our mission, this council will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives, fostering regional collaboration, and enhancing impact across North Africa.

We look forward to their leadership and contributions in the year ahead.

Dear Afromedics 🩺👩🏾‍⚕👨🏾‍⚕🌍

Stay Connected with FAMSA!
Don’t miss out on exclusive updates and opportunities! Join the FAMSA Mailing List to receive:

🔍 First-hand info on medical research
📅 Upcoming events & conferences
💡 Career-boosting grants & resources
🤝 Networking with future African healthcare leaders

Click here to subscribe: https://forms.gle/2LERJ1xuuEpk568R8

or simply scan the QR code in the flyer to stay in the loop. Let’s transform healthcare in Africa together! 🚀

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@official_famsa

…towards the improvement of healthcare in Africa

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Dear Afromedics,

The 2025 Harvard Undergraduate World Pre-Health Conference is here! The Conference will be held in both in-person and virtual formats. FAMSA members can either participate in the in-person programming in Boston or in the virtual WPC 2025 will be held on March 29-30, 2025 over Zoom.

Special Offers for FAMSA Members:

1. FREE registration for the first 100 virtual applicants! Next 200 pay just $5
2. FREE registration for the first 10 in-person applicants! Others pay just $28.

To Register:
Please fill out the correct form for the corresponding conference:

Virtual Conference: https://forms.gle/6zwiqg8SRNS9MhDw6

In-Person Conference: https://forms.gle/xUfDJ3xpn5N6gaUv7

Registration Deadline:
In-Person Conference: Monday, March 3, 2025
Virtual Conference: Saturday, March 8, 2025

For more information, please visit https://www.huworldprehealthconference.org/ or email info@worldprehealthconference.org or famsaarchives@gmail.com.

We look forward to your application