St Joseph's College Of Health Sciences

🩵 June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month 💙

Mental health matters for everyone, including men. This month, let us encourage men to speak up, seek support, and prioritize their mental well-being. Strength is not just about enduring challenges ,it is also about asking for help when needed.

📊 Did you know?
• More than 720,000 people die by su***de every year globally
• Men account for about 70%–80% of global su***de deaths
• Su***de is one of the leading causes of death among young men (15–29 years)

These figures highlight a serious global mental health concern that affects men disproportionately and reminds us why awareness and support are important.

💬 It's okay not to be okay. You are not alone.

Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Su***de Fact Sheet (2025): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/su***de

Strengthening Partnerships for Quality Public Health Training

Today on 2 June 2026 the Public Health Department of St. Joseph's College of Health Sciences held a productive meeting with the Environmental Health Department at the Blantyre District Health Office ( DHO) to discuss the way forward regarding clinical attachments for the College's Diploma in Public Health students.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Chancy Yiwombe, Head of the Public Health Department, and Mrs. Carlo Vumu Banda Public Health Lecteur whilst representing the Blantyre DHO were Miss Tendai Masamba, Mr. Gerald Mwale, and Miss Loncy Sajeni.

Discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming clinical attachments for the Second-Year Diploma in Public Health students (January 2025 Intake), ensuring that students will receive quality practical exposure and hands-on experience in various public health and environmental health settings.

The College is proud that its Diploma in Public Health is recognized by the Medical Council of Malawi, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high standards in public health education and professional training.

St. Joseph's College of Health Sciences values its continued collaboration with district health authorities and remains dedicated to producing competent, ethical, and practice-ready public health professionals who will contribute to improving the health and well-being of communities across Malawi.
Together, we are building the next generation of public health professionals.

📚✍️ "Tests reveal our true strength."

Today marks an important milestone as our students begin their End of Semester Examinations and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE).

We extend our best wishes to:

🔹 First-Year Nursing and Midwifery Technician (NMT) Students – January 2026 Intake, who are undertaking their first-ever OSCE.

🔹 Second-Year Nursing and Midwifery Technician (NMT) Students – November 2024 Intake, who are sitting for their End of Semester One Examinations.

May God grant you wisdom, strength, peace of mind, good health, and success throughout your examinations. Believe in yourselves, remain focused, and give your very best

The entire St. Joseph's College of Health Sciences family wishes you success in all your examinations.

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind." – 2 Timothy 1:7

Best wishes to all our students

💊 PHARMACY DEPARTMENT REACHES ANOTHER MILESTONE 💊

📅 28th May 2026

It was a remarkable and memorable day for the Pharmacy Department at college as the department successfully conducted its inaugural Research Proposal Presentations for the outgoing Diploma in Pharmacy Upgrading June 2024 Intake.

The event showcased academic excellence, innovation, and professionalism as students presented a variety of insightful and impactful research topics aimed at improving healthcare and pharmaceutical service delivery. The presentations attracted faculty members from the Pharmacy, Nursing, and Public Health Departments, who came to support and appreciate the students’ hard work and dedication.

Among the many interesting topics presented were studies focusing on patient adherence, rational medicine use, and pharmaceutical care practices. One outstanding research proposal explored the need to integrate a basic sign language module into the pharmacy curriculum to improve communication between pharmacy personnel and deaf clients accessing medicines at dispensaries, retail pharmacies, and medicine stores.

The outgoing class began their academic journey at St. Joseph’s College of Health Sciences on 10th June 2024 and is expected to complete their final examinations on Friday, 29th May 2026, with the Pharmaceutical Services Management paper.

As a college community, we are proud of the resilience, growth, and academic achievements demonstrated by this group throughout their studies. You have made your mark, and your presence will truly be missed.

We wish you all the very best as you transition into the professional world to serve as competent middle-level managers and healthcare professionals in the pharmacy field.

🎓💊 Congratulations and best wishes to the Pharmacy Upgrading June 2024 Intake!

"We smile with confidence, we stand with pride, and we chose the right college to shape our future healthcare careers."

At St. Joseph’s College of Health Sciences, excellence, knowledge, and professionalism begin here. We are building a brighter future in healthcare.

Ma set a clean at Mlambe Hospital!

The NMT January 2026 Intake looking fresh and vibrant while having a “khetche” session with their lecturer after a supervisory visit with Madam C. Mukaka.

Tests reveal our true strength.

Today, our Third Year Nursing and Midwifery Technician (NMT) students (April 2024 Intake are beginning their Mid-Semester One Examinations.

We would like to wish you all the very best as you start your exams. We believe in your abilities and confidence to succeed.
May God guide you, give you wisdom, strength, and success throughout your examinations.

Happy Birthday to our Acting College Principal, Madam Uzehlaphi Phoya.🎉🎉

Best luck our dear students.