Thirty-eight outstanding students at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHES) have been honoured with K8 million worth of awards for excelling in the 2023/2024 academic year.
The awards, sponsored by United General Insurance Company (UGI), recognised students from the Schools of Medicine, Oral Health, Nursing, Sciences, and Global and Public Health who earned a place on the prestigious Dean’s List after attaining distinctions of 75 per cent and above.
Speaking during the awards presentation ceremony on Friday, UGI Chief Executive Officer Grant Mwenechanya said the initiative reflects the company’s dedication to fostering academic excellence and contributing to a healthier Malawi.
“Doctors and other medical professionals are vital for a healthy nation. As a company, we also depend on healthy employees, which is why we found it important to fund these awards,” said Mwenechanya.
Chairperson of the KUHES School Deans, Professor John Phuka, said the recognition boosts student morale and drives excellence.
“This initiative not only rewards hard work but also inspires future health professionals to aim higher and serve the nation with dedication,” said Phuka.
One of the awardees, Shiv Patel, a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) student, described the recognition as a major motivator.
“It feels rewarding to see our efforts acknowledged. This motivates me to keep pushing and contribute meaningfully to Malawi’s health sector,” said Patel.
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