Afya Limited (Nasdaq: AFYA) appoints Marcelo Ken Suhara as audit committee chair

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Afya Limited announced that, on July 27, 2026, Marcelo Ken Suhara was appointed Chair Member of its Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee. He already serves as an independent member of the Board of Directors, a member of this committee, and as the Audit Committee financial expert, and will continue in those roles while assuming the chair position.

He succeeds João Paulo Seibel de Faria, the prior chair and independent board member, whose passing prompted the change. Afya’s Board of Directors includes two co-chairmen (one representing Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and one the Esteves family), one additional Esteves family member, two additional Bertelsmann representatives, and three independent members.

Key Figures

Appointment date: July 27, 2026 Announcement date: July 29, 2026 Independent board members: 3 +1 more

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Appointment date July 27, 2026 Date Marcelo Ken Suhara was appointed Chair Member of the Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee

Announcement date July 29, 2026 Date Afya announced the appointment of the new committee chair

Independent board members 3 Number of independent members on Afya’s Board of Directors

Board co-chairmen 2 Co-chairmen representing Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and the Esteves family

Key Terms

Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee, Audit Committee financial expert, independent member of the Board of Directors, physician-centric ecosystem

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Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee regulatory

"appointed ... as Chair Member of its Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee"

Audit Committee financial expert regulatory

"and the Audit Committee financial expert, succeeds João Paulo Seibel de Faria"

A person on a company’s board who has deep knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing, able to understand and question the books, controls and audit work like a trained mechanic inspecting an engine. Investors care because that expertise helps spot errors, weaknesses or misleading statements early, improving the likelihood that financial reports are accurate and reducing the risk of surprises that can hurt a company’s value.

independent member of the Board of Directors regulatory

"will continue to serve as the Audit Committee financial expert and an independent member of the Board"

physician-centric ecosystem technical

"delivering an end-to-end physician-centric ecosystem that serves and empowers students and physicians"

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FAQ

What board change did Afya (AFYA) announce in July 2026?

Afya announced that Marcelo Ken Suhara was appointed on July 27, 2026 as Chair Member of its Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee. He already served as an independent director, committee member, and Audit Committee financial expert and will retain those responsibilities.

Who is Marcelo Ken Suhara in Afya (AFYA)’s governance structure?

Marcelo Ken Suhara is an independent member of Afya’s Board of Directors, a member of the Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee, and the Board’s Audit Committee financial expert. He has now also been appointed Chair Member of the Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee.

Whom does Marcelo Ken Suhara succeed as audit committee chair at Afya (AFYA)?

He succeeds João Paulo Seibel de Faria, who served as Chair Member of the Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee and as an independent board member. The change follows Mr. Faria’s passing, and Afya publicly expressed gratitude for his leadership and contributions.

When did Afya (AFYA) announce the new audit committee chair appointment?

Afya disclosed the appointment on July 29, 2026, stating that Marcelo Ken Suhara had been appointed Chair Member of the Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee on July 27, 2026. The company described the move within a broader overview of its board composition.

How is Afya (AFYA)’s Board of Directors composed?

Afya’s Board includes two co-chairmen (one representing Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and one the Esteves family), one additional Esteves family member, two additional Bertelsmann representatives, and three independent members, providing a mix of shareholder representatives and independent directors.

What business does Afya (AFYA) operate in?

Afya operates as a leading medical education group in Brazil, based on the number of medical school seats, and offers an end-to-end physician‑centric ecosystem from medical school through residency preparation, graduation, continuing medical education, and medical practice solutions for physicians.

UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July, 2026

 Commission File Number: 001-38992

Afya Limited

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Rua Paraíba, No. 330, 17º Andar, CEP 30130-917

Bairro Funcionários, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Brazil

+55 (31) 3515 7550

(Address of principal executive office)

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EXHIBIT
99.1	AFYA ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MARCELO KEN SUHARA AS THE CHAIR MEMBER OF THE AUDIT, RISKS AND ETHICS COMMITTEE.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

			Afya Limited
			By:	/s/ Virgilio Deloy Capobianco Gibbon
				Name:	Virgilio Deloy Capobianco Gibbon
				Title:	Chief Executive Officer

Date: July 29, 2026

AFYA ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MARCELO KEN SUHARA AS THE CHAIR MEMBER OF THE AUDIT,

RISKS AND ETHICS COMMITTEE

Belo Horizonte, Brazil, July 29, 2026 – Afya Limited (Nasdaq: AFYA; B3: A2FY34) (“Afya” or the “Company”), the leading medical education group and medical practice solutions provider in Brazil, announced today that Marcelo Ken Suhara was appointed, on July 27, 2026, as Chair Member of its Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee.

Mr. Suhara, who currently serves as an independent member of Afya’s Board of Directors and a member of the Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee and the Audit Committee financial expert, succeeds João Paulo Seibel de Faria as the Chair Member of the Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee and will continue to serve as the Audit Committee financial expert and an independent member of the Board of Directors.

The appointment follows the passing of João Paulo Seibel de Faria, who served as the Chair Member of the Audit, Risks and Ethics Committee and as an independent member of the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company expresses its deepest gratitude to Mr. Faria for his dedication, leadership and meaningful contributions to Afya’s governance and long-term success throughout his tenure. The Board of Directors and management team extend their sincere condolences to Mr. Faria’s family and loved ones.

Afya’s Board of Directors is composed of two co-chairmen, one representing Bertelsmann SE&Co. KGaA, and one representing the Esteves family, one more member of the Esteves family, two more members of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, and three independent members, resulting in a diversity of skills and experience to enhance Afya’s decision-making.

About Afya Limited (Nasdaq: AFYA, B3: A2FY34)

Afya is a leading medical education group in Brazil based on the number of medical school seats, delivering an end-to-end physician-centric ecosystem that serves and empowers students and physicians to transform their ambitions into rewarding lifelong experiences from the moment they join us as medical students through their medical residency preparation, graduation program, continuing medical education activities and offering medical practice solutions to help doctors enhance their healthcare services through their whole career.

Investor Relations Contact:

Afya Limited

ir@afya.com.br

Source: Afya Limited

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