An annual event that brings the city together and that we share with the student community, faculty members, academic partners and, above all, the young people we have supported throughout their university journey through CUAMM scholarships.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am grateful for the opportunity to celebrate this milestone. The journey has been long and sometimes difficult, but today all I want to do is say thank you for every small step that has brought me this far and for the support I have received from CUAMM. Without it, I would not have completed my studies. I hope to start working as a doctor soon and, in the future, to continue my studies and specialise.\u201d S., medical graduate supported by CUAMM scholarship.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt is an overwhelming feeling, difficult to put into words. Medical school was challenging, and at times I thought I would not make it. But my passion eventually overcame my doubts, and I found the strength not to give up. Caring for people who are suffering and ensuring they receive attention and treatment is what I want to dedicate myself to from now on.\u201d <\/strong>Z., medical graduate supported by CUAMM scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n Through scholarships, we have been supporting deserving students for almost ten years, thanks to the contributions of many people who, like us, believe that education is essential to building strong and sustainable health systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our relationship with the Catholic University of Mozambique, however, goes back even further. Doctors with Africa CUAMM has supported the university since its foundation in 1995, contributing to the establishment of its Faculty of Medicine, the second in the country. This commitment has continued over the years: since 2007, when the first class of future doctors graduated, we have continued to support the university in strengthening teaching and medical education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over time, this partnership has grown stronger and expanded to include new areas of collaboration. Today, we work together on the development of the Faculty’s curriculum, internship opportunities at Beira Central Hospital, and research projects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another important milestone was reached last year with the inauguration of the maternity ward at UCM’s Faculty of Health Sciences<\/strong>. More than a healthcare facility, it is also an educational hub where medical students can gain practical experience, develop their professional skills and contribute to research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An investment in the future, because supporting the education of new doctors means helping to build a stronger healthcare system, better equipped to respond to the health needs of the Mozambican population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ensuring the right to education also means creating the conditions for every student to complete their university studies without financial difficulties becoming an obstacle to their future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CUAMM scholarships cover not only university fees but also some of the everyday expenses involved in living and studying in Beira. 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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe cost of supporting a student’s education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n