GRZ-ICOF Health Students Express Gratitude to President Hichilema

The over 4,676 youths selected for health programs under the GRZ-ICOF Education program are thrilled with the new Dawn government and President Hakainde Hichilema for the opportunity granted to them after a year-long wait. The youths express their gratitude to the President and the Minister of Youth, Sports, and Arts Hon. Evils Nkandu MP for providing 100% scholarships covering tuition fees and facilitating their placement in partner Colleges and Universities in Lusaka, Copperbelt, Luapula, and Western Province.

In a statement issued by Jabes Mweemba, the National Student President, students express their gratitude to the President for enabling them to pursue free three-year programs at Diploma level in Registered Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, and Environmental Health. Mr. Mweemba highlighted that health students are among the 18,365 students enrolled in the program, which also includes non-health programs. This initiative encompasses various academic services such as teaching, module development, fundraising for student sponsorships, and administrative support for both short and long-term placements, ensuring students receive quality education.