Ajman, November 6: The Gulf Medical University (GMU) of Ajman, a leading private medical university in the Middle East Region, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Military Medical Academy of Egypt, a prestigious institution of medical education and research.

A Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration between the two institutions was signed at the GMU campus on November 5 by between GMU Chancellor Prof. Hossam Hamdy and Military Medical Academy president Major General Dr. Ahmed Al-Taoudi.

Prof. Hossam Hamdy said that the MoU was an official agreement to formalize the relationship between both the institutions. “GMU has been collaborating with MMA on various fronts for some time now, but this agreement formalized it. The agreement included offering joint programmes and training for professional development, including in areas such as Aviation Medicine, Diving Medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Trauma Management, etc. The jointly developed programmes will be delivered to students and graduates as well as to physicians and health professionals,” he explained.

Major General Dr. Ahmed Al-Taoudi described the GMU as an “impressive facility with state-of-the-lab research facilities and advanced labs.” He said that he was particularly impressed by the labs of GMU, which enables teaching and diagnostic testing to coexist, providing an exemplary model of integration highly beneficial for the students to expand their practical knowledge and understanding. He also appreciated the students diversity and the harmonious environment for students from 80+ nations to bond and cooperate with each other on the path to their healthcare careers.“The MMA offers several trainings, Masters and Doctoral degrees in Aviation Medicine, Diving Medicine, Mass Casualties, etc. We will collaborate with GMU to offer these programmes for the first time in the Gulf region,” he added.

Major General Dr. Ahmed Al-Taoudi said that “research is an important area where both the institutions can collaborate. The collaboration between MMA and GMU aims to benefit students as well as patients. There is a lot of scope for teamwork between both the institutions. The MoU will facilitate mutual student exchanges for clinical training,” he said.

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Belagavi: A married young man allegedly died by suicide after jumping into the Malaprabha river along with his lover on Wednesday morning under the jurisdiction of the Ramadurga police station. The incident is said to have occurred after his family opposed his second marriage.

The deceased have been identified as Jagadish Yallappa Kavalekar (27) and Gangamma Pavadeppa Tyapi (26), both residents of Mallapur village in the taluk.

According to police, Jagadish’s wife had gone to her parental home in Bochabal village for her first delivery. Dur ing this period, discussions regarding Jagadish’s second marriage reportedly arose within the family.

When family members insisted that the issue be addressed only after his wife returned, opposition intensified, leading to tension at home.

Following the disagreement, Jagadish and Gangamma left their homes on Monday. Their bodies were found in the Malaprabha river on Wednesday morning. Upon receiving information, the Ramadurga police rushed to the spot and retrieved the bodies from the river. Police said the bodies were found embracing each other.

A case has been registered at the Ramadurga police station, and further investigation is underway.

(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)