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Afya Limited Announces MEC Decision on Medical Seats Reconsideration in Unigranrio

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Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA; B3: A2FY34), Brazil's leading medical education group, has announced a positive outcome from the Ministry of Education (MEC) regarding Universidade do Grande Rio Professor José de Souza Herdy (Unigranrio). The MEC has granted Unigranrio's request for reconsideration, resulting in the reestablishment of 10 medical seats in Rio de Janeiro. This decision brings Unigranrio's total medical seats to 318 across both campuses. Consequently, Afya's total approved medical seats have increased to 3,593. This development underscores Afya's commitment to excellence in medical education and reinforces its position as a leading medical education provider in Brazil.

Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA; B3: A2FY34), il principale gruppo di educazione medica in Brasile, ha annunciato un esito positivo dal Ministero dell'Istruzione (MEC) riguardo all'Universidade do Grande Rio Professor José de Souza Herdy (Unigranrio). Il MEC ha approvato la richiesta di riesame di Unigranrio, portando al ripristino di 10 posti di medicina a Rio de Janeiro. Questa decisione porta il totale dei posti di medicina di Unigranrio a 318 su entrambi i campus. Di conseguenza, il numero totale di posti di medicina approvati di Afya è aumentato a 3.593. Questo sviluppo sottolinea l'impegno di Afya per l'eccellenza nell'educazione medica e rafforza la sua posizione come fornitore leader di educazione medica in Brasile.

Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA; B3: A2FY34), el principal grupo de educación médica en Brasil, ha anunciado un resultado positivo del Ministerio de Educación (MEC) relacionado con la Universidade do Grande Rio Professor José de Souza Herdy (Unigranrio). El MEC ha otorgado la solicitud de reconsideración de Unigranrio, lo que ha resultado en el restablecimiento de 10 plazas de medicina en Río de Janeiro. Esta decisión lleva el total de plazas de medicina de Unigranrio a 318 en ambos campus. En consecuencia, el número total de plazas de medicina aprobadas de Afya ha aumentado a 3.593. Este desarrollo subraya el compromiso de Afya con la excelencia en la educación médica y refuerza su posición como proveedor líder de educación médica en Brasil.

Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA; B3: A2FY34), 브라질의 주요 의료 교육 그룹이자, 브라질 리우데자네이루의 Universidade do Grande Rio Professor José de Souza Herdy (Unigranrio)와 관련하여 교육부(MEC)로부터 긍정적인 결과를 발표했습니다. MEC는 Unigranrio의 재심청구를 승인했습니다, 이로 인해 의료학과 10개 자리가 회복되었습니다. 이 결정은 Unigranrio의 총 의료학과 좌석을 두 캠퍼스에서 318개로 늘렸습니다. 이에 따라 Afya의 총 승인 의료학과 좌석 수는 3,593개로 늘어났습니다. 이 발전은 의료 교육의 우수성을 향한 Afya의 헌신을 강조하며, 브라질에서 의료 교육 제공자로서의 위치를 강화합니다.

Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA; B3: A2FY34), le principal groupe d'éducation médicale au Brésil, a annoncé un résultat positif du Ministère de l'Éducation (MEC) concernant l'Universidade do Grande Rio Professor José de Souza Herdy (Unigranrio). Le MEC a accordé la demande de réexamen d'Unigranrio, entraînant le rétablissement de 10 places en médecine à Rio de Janeiro. Cette décision porte le total des places en médecine d'Unigranrio à 318 sur les deux campus. Par conséquent, le nombre total de places en médecine approuvées par Afya a augmenté à 3.593. Ce développement souligne l'engagement d'Afya envers l'excellence en éducation médicale et renforce sa position en tant que fournisseur majeur d'éducation médicale au Brésil.

Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA; B3: A2FY34), die führende medizinische Bildungseinrichtung in Brasilien, hat ein positives Ergebnis vom Bildungsministerium (MEC) bezüglich der Universidade do Grande Rio Professor José de Souza Herdy (Unigranrio) bekannt gegeben. Das MEC hat den Antrag auf Überprüfung von Unigranrio genehmigt, was zur Wiederherstellung von 10 Medizinstudienplätzen in Rio de Janeiro geführt hat. Diese Entscheidung erhöht die Gesamtsumme der Medizinstudienplätze von Unigranrio auf 318 an beiden Standorten. Folglich hat sich die Gesamtzahl der von Afya genehmigten Medizinstudienplätze auf 3.593 erhöht. Diese Entwicklung unterstreicht Afyas Engagement für Exzellenz in der medizinischen Ausbildung und stärkt seine Position als führender Anbieter von medizinischer Bildung in Brasilien.

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  • Reestablishment of 10 medical seats for Unigranrio in Rio de Janeiro
  • Increase in Afya's total approved medical seats to 3,593
  • Strengthened position as a leading medical education provider in Brazil
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NOVA LIMA, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Afya Limited (Nasdaq: AFYA; B3: A2FY34) (“Afya” or the “Company”), the leading medical education group and medical practice solutions provider in Brazil, today announced that following the conclusion of an administrative procedure, the Ministry of Education (“MEC”), has granted the request for reconsideration submitted by Universidade do Grande Rio Professor José de Souza Herdy (“Unigranrio”).

Per the e-MEC portal, Unigranrio reestablished 10 medical seats in the city of Rio de Janeiro, reaching 318 medical seats across both Unigranrio campuses, contributing to Afya's 3,593 total approved medical seats. This seat reconsideration highlights our dedication to excellence in medical education and establishes us as a leading medical education group in Brazil.

About Afya Limited (Nasdaq: AFYA, B3: A2FY34)

Afya is a leading medical education group in Brazil based on the number of medical school seats, delivering an end-to-end physician-centric ecosystem that serves and empowers students and physicians to transform their ambitions into rewarding lifelong experiences from the moment they join us as medical students through their medical residency preparation, graduation program, continuing medical education activities and offering medical practice solutions to help doctors enhance their healthcare services through their whole career.

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Source: Afya Limited

FAQ

How many medical seats did Unigranrio regain in Rio de Janeiro?

Unigranrio regained 10 medical seats in Rio de Janeiro following the MEC's decision on their reconsideration request.

What is the total number of medical seats at Unigranrio after the MEC decision?

After the MEC decision, Unigranrio now has a total of 318 medical seats across both of its campuses.

How many total approved medical seats does Afya (AFYA) now have?

Following the MEC decision, Afya (AFYA) now has a total of 3,593 approved medical seats.

What was the outcome of the administrative procedure by the Ministry of Education for Afya's Unigranrio?

The Ministry of Education granted Unigranrio's request for reconsideration, resulting in the reestablishment of 10 medical seats in Rio de Janeiro.

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