17/08/2026
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT MARKS A MAJOR MILESTONE
Nguludi, Chiradzulu 10–14 August 2026 — It was a historic week for St Joseph’s College of Health Sciences as the January 2025 Diploma in Public Health cohort, the first cohort of the programme, commenced their first-ever practical attachments.
Students have been placed at Blantyre, Zomba, Mulanje and Chiradzulu DHOs, where they will gain practical experience in Family Planning, EPI, Nutrition, School Health and Community Health.
The Public Health team, composed of Mr Chancy Yiwombe (Head of Department), Mr Brian Kapito (Course Coordinator), and Mrs Carolyn Vumu Banda, spent the week moving across the attachment sites to supervise and support the students.
Special appreciation to the District Health Offices (DHOs), preceptors, supervisors and all partners for their support and collaboration in making this milestone possible.
Our Diploma in Public Health programme is one of the kind because is recognised by the Medical Council of Malawi.
A milestone worth celebrating!