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ZUNO calls for strengthened united front in raising public awareness on the impact of TB

March 22, 2019/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News /by ZUNO Admin

The Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO) General Secretary Fray Michelo has called for a strengthened united front in raising public awareness on the impact of Tuberculosis (TB) In a statement to commemorate the 2019 World TB Day Mr Michelo, noted that TB continues to be a major public health problem in Zambia and the […]

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 […]

ZUNO calls for strengthened united front in raising public awareness on the impact of TB

March 22, 2019/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News /by ZUNO Admin

ZUNO Launches CPD Modules for Nurses and Midwives

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

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ZUNO calls for strengthened united front in raising public awareness on the impact of TB

March 22, 2019/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News /by ZUNO Admin

The Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO) General Secretary Fray Michelo has called for a strengthened united front in raising public awareness on the impact of Tuberculosis (TB)

In a statement to commemorate the 2019 World TB Day Mr Michelo, noted that TB continues to be a major public health problem in Zambia and the world over.

*ZUNO representatives in Lusaka Province during the 2019 World TB Day commemorations*

Mr Michelo stated that without proper attention, patients with TB can go undiagnosed and untreated resulting in spread of the disease and the development of Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB). He stated that as an organisation that seeks the highest level of professionalism and integrity in the delivery of health care services to the community ZUNO has noted with concern the existing knowledge gaps on TB/MDR-TB among healthcare workers, poor management of patients on TB treatment and poor infection control which are enemies in the fight against TB.

ZUNO Industrial Labour and Relations Manager, Mrs. Jennifer Munsaka explain to the guest of honor and his entourage ZUNO professional programs in the fight against TB at ZUNO’s exhibition stand at Kuku grounds

Mr Michelo said it is an undeniable fact that TB has a devastating impact on the health, social and economic aspects of life adding that nurses are better placed to influence prevention and management of TB in communities and workplaces.

“Our practice as nurses entails that we are in close contact with our patients 24 hours a day, making us better placed to detect, diagnose, and treat TB cases” he noted. The 2019 World TB Day is being commemorated under the global theme: “It’s Time” and localised “It is Time to Kick Out TB” which is a call to action to fight TB at individual, national and global levels.

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.