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ZUNO Launches CPD Modules for Nurses and Midwives

February 21, 2019/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News /by ZUNO Admin

On 21st February 2019, ZUNO launched the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules for nurses and midwives to ensure expanded opportunities to pursue and achieve professional and career growth. Speaking during the launch of the CPD modules, at Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka, ZUNO President Mrs. Tisa Chiponda has noted that the scope of CPD modules […]

ECSACON Successfully Holds 6th Quadrennial General Meeting and 13th Scientific Conference as Zambia scoops the Vice Presidency …

September 10, 2018/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News /by ZUNO Admin

Nursing And Midwifery Professionals Gathered in Nairobi, Kenya from 5th-7th September 2018 under the auspices of the East Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing (ECSACON). The theme of the conference was “Nurses and Midwives responding to global agenda on sustainable development goals and universal health coverage”. The theme sent the message to remind everyone […]

ZUNO Launches CPD Modules for Nurses and Midwives

February 21, 2019/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News /by ZUNO Admin

ECSACON Successfully Holds 6th Quadrennial General Meeting and 13th Scientific Conference as Zambia scoops the Vice Presidency …

September 10, 2018/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News /by ZUNO Admin

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ZUNO Launches CPD Modules for Nurses and Midwives

February 21, 2019/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News /by ZUNO Admin

*ZUNO President Tisa Meleka Chiponda during the launch of the CPD modules for Nurses and Midwives*

Speaking during the launch of the CPD modules, at Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka, ZUNO President Mrs. Tisa Chiponda has noted that the scope of CPD modules has been determined by national health priorities as well as identified individuals` learning needs.

*Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Dr. Kennedy Malama officially launching ZUNO CPD modules for Nurses and Midwives*

Sixteen modules have been developed in the areas of; Maternal Health, Nursing Skills, Child Health, Wellness for Nurses and Midwives and Surgical Safety.

Mrs. Chiponda further stressed that development and implementation of ZUNO CPD activities is part of the organisations’ a five year strategic Plan from 2018-2022.

And Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Dr. Kennedy Malama urged nurses and midwives to be dynamic and ensure that they embrace change.

He stated that CPD enhances knowledge, skills, competencies and attitudes, which are currently topical in the healthcare system.

ECSACON Successfully Holds 6th Quadrennial General Meeting and 13th Scientific Conference as Zambia scoops the Vice Presidency …

September 10, 2018/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News /by ZUNO Admin

The theme sent the message to remind everyone that nurses and midwives form the bedrock of any health system, constituting over half of the health workforce.

*Team from Zambia during the ECSACON Quadrennial General Meeting and 13th Scientific Conference in Nairobi, Kenya*

Without strong health systems it would be difficult if not impossible to attain Universal Health Coverage. The conference discussed some of the best practices from the Nurses and Midwives’ fraternity which includes Quality and affordable Maternal, New-born and Child Health Services; Access to Health Care including GBV services and SRHR among the Youth; Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Development to achieve HRH2030 Agenda; Innovations in preparing competent, skilled and motivated Nurses & Midwives; Nursing and Midwifery workforce preparedness to respond to Global Calls, Challenges and/or Disasters; Prioritizing Communicable and NCDs including Mental Health and Nutrition.

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director of Health Systems and Innovation, Dr. Ruediger Krech, gave the key note speech on behalf of the WHO Director General.

For the first time, fourteen abstracts from Zambia were accepted for presentation during the conference

Office bearers for the year 2019 to 2022 term of office were also elected who included Ms Keoagtse Kgwabi from Botswana as ECSACON President and Mrs Theresa Sikateyo from Zambia as ECSACON Vice president.

*Zambia’s Student Nurse representative to ECSACON Ms Mukuka Makombe from Chikankata during her visit to ZUNO offices in Lusaka*

Other highlights for Zambia were Mrs Priscar Mukonka taking up the position of Country National Representative and Ms Biemba Maliti as treasurer for the faculty of clinical practice at regional level.

Twenty three (23) nurses and midwives from Zambia attended the meeting including a student Ms Mukuka Makombe from Chikankata Mission Hospital sponsored by ZUNO to represent the Zambia at the African Regional Young Nurses Meeting alongside the ECSACON Quadrennial conference.