As part of the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme, the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences spearheaded a collaboration between the UM and the Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) to support capacity building in healthcare education.
Dr Corinne Scicluna, Dr Ermira Tartari from the Department of Nursing and Prof. Sandra Buttigieg from the Department of Health Systems Management and Leadership led a series of educational workshops and lectures between January and early February 2025, focusing on health systems management, leadership, patient safety, wound management, and infection prevention and control. These sessions were tailored for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including PhD candidates, enhancing knowledge exchange and reinforcing best practices in global healthcare education. The first Erasmus+ ICM teaching mobility programme between KeMU and UM was held during November 2024.
As part of the cultural and social dimension of this mobility experience, the group of academics visited the Maasai tribe in the Maasai Mara region, engaging with local communities to gain deeper insights into their traditions, social structures, and approaches to health and well-being. This visit fostered intercultural exchange and strengthened mutual understanding, aligning with the programme’s broader goal of global collaboration.
Additionally, Dr Corinne Scicluna visited orphanages and community initiatives, including Sport for Heart Kenya, a foundation that encourages children to engage in football as a means of social development and well-being. These experiences highlighted the importance of integrating cultural awareness and community engagement into healthcare education, and addressing health challenges beyond clinical settings.
