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Macha School of Nursing Upgraded

June 13, 2017/0 Comments/in News /by zuno

THE General Nursing Council has upgraded Choma’s Macha School of Nursing to a Registered School of Nursing. Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya, who announced the upgrading of the institution at the weekend in Macha area in Mbabala Constituency of Choma, described the institution as rare feet, which had contributed to saving thousands of lives through the […]

Low number of midwives worrying

May 27, 2017/0 Comments/in News /by zuno

KITWE School of Nursing, Midwifery and Theatre principal nursing education officer Mavis Chingezhi says the enrolment levels for the midwifery programme are on the decline as most registered nurses are opting for a degree in nursing instead of specialising. Ms Chingezhi said the trend is worrying because it has the potential to reverse the strides […]

Macha School of Nursing Upgraded

June 13, 2017/0 Comments/in News /by zuno

Low number of midwives worrying

May 27, 2017/0 Comments/in News /by zuno

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Macha School of Nursing Upgraded

June 13, 2017/0 Comments/in News /by zuno

THE General Nursing Council has upgraded Choma’s Macha School of Nursing to a Registered School of Nursing.

Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya, who announced the upgrading of the institution at the weekend in Macha area in Mbabala Constituency of Choma, described the institution as rare feet, which had contributed to saving thousands of lives through the human capital trained at the school.

“We have upgraded the old Macha to the Registered School of Nursing. It will this year in July enroll the first intake.

“This was a happy moment for me, pronouncing the institution from Zambia Enrolled School to a Registered School of Nursing. This institution has trained so many nurses where thousands of lives have been saved through the human capital trained here, this institution is a rare feat,” Dr Chilufya said.
Dr Chilufya said the Government had also embarked on infrastructure development at the institution and spent K1.2 million on the construction of the dining hall and a skills lab.

The minister was also taken on a tour of the School, Hospital and also toured Macha Research Institute, which were all run by the Brethren in Christ Church.

Macha Mission Hospital acting medical superintendent John Spurrier said the hospital had been able to record a number of successes in disease reduction because of community involvement.

Dr Spurrier said through working with the community about 70,000 people in the area all underwent HIV/AIDS tests.

He commended the Government for its efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
“The people in the community are willing to be tested. Last year we tested 70,000, this is so because of the relationships that we have developed,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Government has found a partner to rehabilitate the old wing of the Choma General Hospital.
Dr Chilufya said the old hospital wing, which was earlier earmarked for demolition would now instead undergo rehabilitation.

“I would like to inform you that the old hospital will be rehabilitated, we have found a partner who is willing to renovate the old structure,” Dr Chilufya said.

– Times of Zambia

Low number of midwives worrying

May 27, 2017/0 Comments/in News /by zuno

Ms Chingezhi said the trend is worrying because it has the potential to reverse the strides the country has made so far in reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.

The school is considering adopting the non-quota system practised by universities where first year students are enrolled in a particular school and later admitted into specific programmes depending on the number of points they make.

In the past, the school could enrol up to 60 students for the midwifery programme that runs for one year but in the past two years, numbers have been dwindling, with very few people collecting enrolment forms for the January 2018 intake so far.

“Last year we had 45 students, this year we have 42. I don’t know what will happen next year. I am worried because at the moment we are selling forms but only one has been sold so far,” Ms Chingezhi says.

And Ms Chingezhi said the school is soon expected to introduce a new programme in public health nursing.

The Ministry of Health has nominated the Kitwe School of Nursing, Midwifery and Theatre to pioneer a programme in public health nursing focusing on disease prevention and promotion of health.
Ms Chingezhi said the school is prepared to offer the programme that is expected to start around June – July this year after the General Nursing Council gives a go-ahead on whether or not the school has the capacity to offer the programme.

The Kitwe School of Nursing, Midwifery and Theatre is this September expected to graduate its first batch of registered nurses that have pursued their studies via e-learning.
Ms Chingezhi says the school also needs a bigger bus for its 420 students.

– Zambia Daily Mail