Day two of the Vice-Chancellor's official visit to China marked a significant milestone for Kabarak University's role in global health. Prof. Henry K. Kiplangat and Dr. Titus Suge, Dean of the School of Pharmacy, were central to the highly important Launch Ceremony of the Jiangsu-Africa University Cooperation Alliance Public Health Sub-alliance.
The ceremony took place at Nanjing Medical University (NMU) during the International Biomedical Academic Symposium. This Sub-alliance is a new, focused platform designed for African and Chinese universities to collaborate directly on public health research, advanced medical training, and addressing major health challenges facing the continent. It’s a huge step for us, confirming our leadership in health strategy.
The Kabarak delegation was deeply involved throughout the day, which was part of the expansive 2025 Jiangsu International Exchange Week, an initiative with massive backing from the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, the Health Commission of Jiangsu Province, and the People’s Government of Jiangsu Province itself. This high-level support ensures the partnerships established here are substantial and built for long-term impact. After the formal launch ceremony, our team presented its scholarly work at the symposium, and the University officially received the Certificate for the Launch of the Public Health Sub-alliance, solidifying Kabarak’s status as a founding and leading partner at the forefront of this critical new cooperation network. This certificate specifically designates Kabarak University as a "Member Institution" of the Public Health Sub-Alliance, integrating us into a collaborative network focused on advancing public health education, research, and practice between China and Africa.
A key highlight was the direct engagement with our hosts at NMU. Prof. Kiplangat and Prof. Dr. Yankai Xia, Vice President of NMU, exchanged formal gifts, which sealed a strong commitment between the two institutions. This opens the door for new student and faculty exchange programs, joint research in critical fields like infectious diseases, and shared curriculum development. This partnership is all about bringing concrete, high-quality opportunities back to the Kabarak community.
