KUHeS Celebrates Academic Excellence at Dean’s List Awards Ceremony

On Friday, September 13, 2024, the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) proudly awarded 91 outstanding students who achieved a place on the Dean’s List for the academic year 2022/23.

The students, representing various programs, were honored with cash prizes ranging from K70,000 to K200,000, generously sponsored by United General Insurance (UGI), contributing a total of K4,325,000 to the celebration.

During the vibrant ceremony, Dr. Benjamin Kumwenda, KUHeS’s Director of Student Affairs, emphasized the importance of this event as a source of motivation for all students.

“The aim of this function is to encourage students to recognize their efforts. There are times when hard work feels unappreciated, leaving students to think they are wasting their time. This event serves to affirm that we see their efforts and value them. Furthermore, we hope that those who follow will be inspired by this remarkable example,” he stated.

Dr. Kumwenda also expressed gratitude to UGI for their ongoing support, noting that this is not the first time the organization has assisted KUHeS.

“At KUHeS, excellence is non-negotiable. The professionals we train stand between life and death, and any error or mediocrity is not tolerated. That’s why we recognize excellence and appreciate UGI’s financial support,” he added.

Macdonald Chibwe, Chief Operating Officer of UGI, echoed this sentiment, stating, “We are delighted to support excellence, as we believe in it. This contribution couldn’t have been better allocated than to these high-achieving students.”

Among the honorees was Elida Mwenebanda, a final-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) student, who emerged as the overall top performer with seven distinctions.

Elida attributed her success to determination and hard work, sharing.

“My main secret was consistency. I set a goal to achieve nine distinctions, and I truly believed I could attain it. When I committed to that plan, I worked tirelessly, even engaging with seniors for guidance,” she said.

This celebration of academic excellence underscores KUHeS’s commitment to fostering a culture of high achievement and encouraging students to strive for their best.