HIAMS and University of Bamenda Seal Historic Partnership to Expand Quality Medical Education in Cameroon
Betrand Ntumnyuy
Saturday, July 18, 2026
The Higher Institute of Applied Medical Sciences (HIAMS), Cameroon, has officially entered a new era in its academic journey following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Bamenda (UBa).
The historic agreement was signed on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the University of Bamenda campus in Bambili, marking a significant milestone for both institutions and opening new opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals across Cameroon.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Bamenda, Professor Theresia Nkuo Akenji, described the partnership as a strategic move that will enhance the reputation of both the state university and the private institution while making quality higher education more accessible to young Cameroonians.
“The University of Bamenda conducted a thorough assessment of HIAMS before approving the partnership. The evaluation was carried out to ensure that the institution meets the academic and professional standards required to train students under the University’s mentorship.”
Under the terms of the agreement, the University of Bamenda will mentor HIAMS academically, while certificates awarded to students enrolled in the programmes covered by the partnership will be issued by the University of Bamenda, thereby enhancing the value and recognition of graduates’ qualifications.
Representing HIAMS at the signing ceremony was its Director, Dr. Mrs. Gwendoline M. Toh-Boyo, PhD (WA, USA), who highlighted the institution’s remarkable growth over the years and its commitment to producing competent healthcare professionals.
Dr. Toh-Boyo revealed that the partnership with the University of Bamenda will enable HIAMS to introduce innovative Master’s Degree programmes in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, and Ultrasonography (Echography), while also expanding Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up programmes for both students and working professionals.
One of the institution’s most outstanding achievements is its reported 100 percent graduate employment rate, a feat Dr. Toh-Boyo attributes to HIAMS’ Total Quality Management System, which places employers’ needs at the centre of its training philosophy.
HIAMS is equally embracing the future of education through its modern, AI-driven e-learning platform, which offers free HND and medical entrance examination revision materials, mental health support training, and online academic programmes.
For students seeking internationally competitive and professionally relevant medical education, the partnership signals a promising future—one that bridges academic excellence, employability, and accessibility.