ZAMBIA: Chipata Diocese to Construct a Nursing School
The Diocese of Chipata is set to begin the construction of a nursing school at Lumezi Mission Hospital in Lundazi District (Eastern Province of Zambia), next month.
Chipata Diocese Health Coordinator Fr. Samuel Phiri has revealed that some funds have already been sourced from Parishioners and other people of good will within Chipata Diocese (which covers the entire eastern province of Zambia) towards the construction of the Nursing school.
“The idea for the church to build a Nursing school came as a result of a numerous calls from people within the diocese and it will be built to help school leavers in Eastern Province of Zambia who are interested in training as nurses”, Father Phiri said adding that a go ahead from the Zambia’s General Nursing Council has already been given.
He further indicated that the community from within, where the nursing school is planned for has enthusiastically started molding bricks for the construction of the health tertiary institution.
According to Father Phiri the Nursing school is expected to be completed in 2018 and will be offering a 3-year diploma course in Registered Nursing.
By Mwenya Mukuka; ZEC, Communication Office
