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Haramaya and Edna Adan Universities Celebrate Joint Graduation Milestone Edna Adan University Graduates 380 Students Edna Adan University has celebrated the graduation of 380 students across its undergraduate and postgraduate programs during a ceremony held today in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Among the graduates, 43 earned Master’s degrees,12 in Nursing and 31 in Midwifery delivered through a collaborative academic partnership with Ethiopia’s Haramaya University. Representing Haramaya University, Dr. Ahmed Mohamed, Chief Executive Director of the College of Health and Medical Sciences, highlighted the institution’s track record in professional training and cross-border academic partnerships. He noted that the joint postgraduate initiative equips graduates with the practical skills needed to address local health priorities. Dr. Ahmed added that sharing academic resources with neighboring nations aligns with Haramaya University's mission to support regional human capital development. He encouraged the inaugural cohort to serve as university ambassadors by maintaining high ethical standards in their clinical practice, while affirming that joint initiatives between the two institutions will continue to expand. Addressing the audience, Dr. Edna Adan, President of Edna Adan University, emphasized the strategic importance of regional academic partnerships in addressing local healthcare workforce shortages. She cited the collaboration with Haramaya University as an effective model and announced plans to expand the joint Master’s degree programs to further strengthen Somaliland’s health system. Haramaya University continues to maintain academic partnerships with higher education institutions across Somaliland, contributing to regional educational collaboration and human resource development in the Horn of Africa. Haramaya University Public & International Relations 08 September 2026