College Of BioMedical Science Ndola Zambia Graduates 52 Lab Technologists

Fifty Two laboratory technologists yesterday graduated from Ndola College of Biomedical Sciences with Health Minister Joseph Kasonde reiterating Government's commitment to increasing the number of health personnel in the country.

This was the institution's sixth graduation ceremony at which the graduands were honoured with diplomas.

Dr Kasonde said the ministry would continue training more personnel in diagnostic and other medical services in order to improve healthcare services.

He said this in a speech read for him by health ministry director of clinical services, Welani Chilengwe.

The minister commended the institution for its contribution to Zambia through human resource capacity building.

"Government has embarked on massive infrastructure development and upgrading of health facilities throughout the country.

"It is in this regard that I am pleased with the progress Ndola College of Biomedical Sciences has made in human resource capacity building in the nation and for this, they deserve to be commended," he said.

At the same function, University of Zambia (UNZA) acting vice-chancellor Enala Mwase said the institution was delighted that Ndola College of Biomedical Sciences was one of its affiliates in the area of biomedical sciences.

Professor Mwase said Unza's affiliation to the institution ensured continuity in professional development and also led to progression to the degree level presently offered in the School of Medicine at Unza.

Ndola College of Biomedical Sciences head Michael Nguluta appealed to the Government and collaborating partners to consider introducing a degree programme in biomedical sciences at the institution.

Mr Nguluta implored the graduands to stay away from social vices and instead exhibit the same commendable behaviour they portrayed during their training as they join the industry.