Proparco and Admaius Capital Partners back medical school in Senegal
Proparco has partnered with Admaius Capital Partners to support Senegal’s Saint Christopher Iba Mar Diop Medical School.
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French development finance institution Proparco has partnered with Admaius Capital Partners to support Senegal’s Saint Christopher Iba Mar Diop Medical School through the FISEA+ facility.
Established in Dakar in 2003, Saint Christopher has grown up into one of the largest private medical training institutions in francophone Africa, with over 2,000 students currently enrolled in medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry programmes.
Proparco’s investment is part of an ambitious value-creation approach led by its partner Admaius Capital Partners, aiming to improve the school’s infrastructure and equipment, drive digital transformation, and diversify Saint Christopher’s educational offerings.
Françoise Lombard, CEO of Proparco, stated: "We are proud to support Saint Christopher Medical School alongside Admaius Capital Partners and to contribute more broadly to the development of education and healthcare sectors in francophone Africa. Saint Christopher is a key player in the region, with a vision to transform sustainably healthcare in Africa refelcting Proparco’s broader ambitions on the continent. The school’s modernisation, including a new simulation centre and the upcoming nursing and midwifery programmes, will enable the training of more healthcare professionals across the region. Supporting Saint Christopher means seizing the opportunity to train future professionals, improving access to quality healthcare for thousands, and strengthening the resilience of local health systems."
Mohamed Ali Ben Naceur, CEO of Saint Christopher, commented: "I am delighted that this partnership with Proparco has come to fruition to support the growth of Saint Christopher. With our new simulation centre and advanced training capabilities, we are now better equipped to train the next generation of healthcare professionals in the region."
Selim Ettriqui, director at Admaius Capital Partners, added: "We are very proud of this collaboration between Proparco and Admaius Capital Partners. By investing in Saint Christopher, we are helping to train the next generation of high-quality healthcare professionals in Africa. This strategic investment reflects our commitment to addressing critical healthcare needs on the continent."
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