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Afya Limited Announces Medical School Authorization – Bragança-PA and Manacapuru-AM

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Afya Limited (NASDAQ: AFYA) announced the authorization of two new medical schools under Brazil's Mais Médicos II program, located in Bragança (Pará) and Manacapuru (Amazonas). This expansion adds 100 seats to Afya's operational capacity, increasing the total number of seats to 2,681 out of an approved 2,731. This marks a significant step for Afya in strengthening its position as a leading medical education provider in Brazil.

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NOVA LIMA, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Afya Limited, or Afya (Nasdaq: AFYA) today announced that the Secretary of Regulation and Supervision of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education (“MEC”) authorized the operations of the medical schools in Bragança, in the State of Pará, and Manacapuru, in the State of Amazonas, both under Mais Médicos II program.

Afya reaches its fifth and sixth authorized schools operating under the Mais Medicos II program with the authorizations. Each medical school will contribute with 50 seats and with that, Afya will reach 2.681 operating seats out of 2.731 approved seats.

About Afya:

Afya is a leading medical education group in Brazil based on 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 digital products to help doctors enhance their healthcare services through their whole career.

Investor Relations Contact:

Afya Limited

ir@afya.com.br

Media Contact:

Cíntia Moraes Marin

cintia.marin@afya.com.br

Source: Afya Limited

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What recent developments has Afya Limited announced regarding its medical schools?

Afya Limited announced the authorization of two new medical schools in Bragança and Manacapuru under the Mais Médicos II program.

How many medical school seats does Afya Limited currently operate?

Afya Limited currently operates 2,681 medical school seats out of 2,731 approved.

What is the Mais Médicos II program related to Afya Limited?

The Mais Médicos II program is a Brazilian initiative aimed at expanding medical education and healthcare accessibility, under which Afya Limited has received authorizations for new medical schools.

Where are the newly authorized medical schools of Afya Limited located?

The new medical schools are located in Bragança, Pará and Manacapuru, Amazonas.

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