Afya Limited.
AFYA.US | Higher education
Afya Limited, based in Brazil, is a medical education group. The company operates as a holding company with subsidiaries that offer undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine and other healthcare fields, such as nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy. Afya provides educational content, technology, an...Show More
Better Health for All
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Afya's core business, medical education and healthcare solutions, is entirely devoted to health improvement, with an impact assessment showing positive effects including reduced hospital admissions and mortality.
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The company provided 846,264 free medical and healthcare consultations in 2024
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and 580,000+ in 2023.
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Its services are priced for low-income communities, including those earning up to $135/month in Kenya.
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Afya has a substantial presence in the hinterlands of Brazil, with 69% of its medical schools in the North and Northeastern Regions,
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and targets urban and peri-urban areas in Kenya
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and DRC, reaching vulnerable populations.
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The company has a Compliance Program, including policies, training, and a reporting channel,
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and expanded its SOx management to a Risks and Controls Board.
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Afya uses innovative health technology and software tools,
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and has expanded areas dedicated to innovation and insights, exploring Artificial Intelligence.
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The company launched a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Policy in 2023
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and is a signatory to the Women’s Empowerment Principles.
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Afya has trained over 20,000 physicians in 25 years
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and employs over 1,700 health workers in Kenya and DRC.
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The company promotes actions with neighboring communities, leading extension projects and encouraging volunteer work.
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Afya has dedicated teams, guidelines, policies, and processes for data integrity, availability, and confidentiality,
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and uses a specialized platform for personal data management.
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During public health emergencies, Afya delivers essential medical supplies to natural disasters, public health emergencies, and conflict zones.
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Afya launched a social project focused on promoting mental health for physicians and medical students,
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making the ‘Conexa’ platform available for psychological, psychiatric, and nutritional support.
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As the biggest education and medical practice solutions hub in Brazil,
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Afya has 32 undergraduate schools, with 30 teaching medicine courses,
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and offers 150 continuing medical education courses.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No relevant data was found in the provided articles to assess Afya Limited against the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' ethical value. All articles explicitly stated a lack of quantitative data, regulatory actions, certifications, comparisons, or other relevant metrics for any of the KPIs.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Afya's entire team is covered by collective bargaining agreements.
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The company achieved an 86 percentage point favorability average in its Great Place to Work (GPTW) survey and an e-NPS of 66.
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Its voluntary employee turnover rate is 10% in 2023. In 2023, 10% of the workforce was on temporary contracts. All employees are covered by health plans, which include psychological, psychiatric, and nutritional support.
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The company reported 33 cases of non-compliance with laws and regulations in 2023, resulting in R$ 782,162.15 in penalties.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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In 2023, Afya directed 47% of its total budget expended with suppliers to local companies, which are defined as those present in the states where Afya has operations or corporate offices.
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The company's suppliers operate in areas such as stationary, educational materials, hardware/software solutions, equipment maintenance, technical support, specialist labor, and construction materials.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Afya Limited on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No evidence available to assess Afya Limited on Kind to Animals.
No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Afya Limited on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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The provided articles do not contain specific quantitative data for any of the environmental KPIs. While a 2023 Sustainability Report and a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (audited by KPMG) are mentioned as released, the articles explicitly state that no specific quantitative data related to the requested metrics was found within their content.
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An MSCI ESG rating of BBB was received, but this is a high-level assessment and not a direct measure of any specific environmental KPI with quantitative thresholds.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Afya has 614 partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and municipal governments for medical practice scenarios, and an additional 144 partnerships for medical students and physicians to practice.
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No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported.
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The company constructed a framework in 2024 for identifying and prioritizing publics for engagement and created guidelines for engaging local stakeholders, including communities neighboring Higher Education Institutions.
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85% of the company's directors are from local communities.
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An Ethics Channel and Ombudsman are available for employees and stakeholders to express complaints and concerns.
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The Abaetetuba Rivers of Health project provided medical and healthcare consultations to river-dwelling communities, and the Sol de Carajás Marabá project offered medical and dental care to 310 Indigenous people in Salto Kripre village in 2024.
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Afya stages an annual "Afya & Society Meeting" for feedback and dialogue with priority stakeholders.
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UNIDEP, an Afya entity, launched a "Practical Guide to Brazilian Sign Language ('Libras') for Healthcare Professionals".
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Safe & Smart Tech
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The provided article pertains specifically to AFYA CARE Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary, and does not explicitly state that its policies or practices apply company-wide to Afya Limited (AFYA.US).
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Therefore, no relevant evidence is available to assess Afya Limited against the specified KPIs.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Afya Limited implemented a unified waste monitoring and management system in 2023.
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In the same year, the company diverted 33.36 tons of non-hazardous waste and 0.56 tons of hazardous waste from final disposal.
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The company reported 33 cases of non-compliance with laws and regulations, totaling R$ 782,162.15 in penalties, in 2023.
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