The Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) and High Commission of Malawi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 22nd July 2019 for the purpose of educational cooperation, extending health services and strengthening of the relationship between two countries in terms of health, education and skill development.

H.E. Mr George Crytone Mkondiwa, High Commissioner, Republic of Malawi and Dr Gangadhara Somayaji K.S, Registrar, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) signed the MoU during the visit of the delegation to University from Malawi, in the presence of Mr Farhaad Yenepoya, Pro-Chancellor; Dr M. Vijayakumar, Honb’le Vice Chancellor; Mr Alfred Vilili, Counsellor, Malawi High Commission, Dr C.V.Raghuveer, Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Dr S.Padmanabha, Medical Superintendent, YMCH and Dr Arun Bhagwath, Dy. Director, IQAC, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) were present along with the Deans of the constituent colleges and the Statutory Officers of the University.

The delegation also included Ms.Patricia George MKondiwa, Ms.Odetha Vilili and Dr Senorita Issac, Executive Head of Women & Child Welfare Wing, Delhi NCR Chapter and Founder Chairperson of Human Achievers Foundation.

The purpose of this MoU is to enhance bilateral co-operation in Medical Education & Research, Health Care Services and Skill development. The MoU also envisages training of doctors in advanced fellowships in super/subspecialties, capacity building and skill training through Health Technology programmes, Free paediatric care, faculty and student exchange in health and allied sectors, and establishment of joint centres for Excellence in research and training at Malawi.