University Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery phased out

Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM) has phased out the university diploma program in nursing and midwifery to improve efficiency of nursing profession.

According to a communication signed by Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Judith Chirembo, the diploma-level training will only be limited to Nursing and Midwifery Technician programmes.

Chirembo adds that future professional upgrades should transition directly to Bachelor of Science programmes rather than diploma programmes.