By Staff Writer, Luanshya
The Health Practitioners Council of Zambia (HPCZ) has with
immediate effect closed the school of health sciences at
Lubuto City University in Luanshya for illegally offering health
related course affecting over 300 students.
HPCZ Public Relations Officer Terry Musonda said the
closure was necessitated by a breach of provision in the
Health Professions Act no. 24 of 2009.
Mr Musonda said the University beginning last year in May
started offering health related courses without a practicing
certificate from the council.
He told the media that the council received a tip off from
members of the public which led to investigations and the
ultimate closure of the department.
Mr. Musonda indicated that Lubuto City University had failed to
meet the minimum requirements such as qualified teaching
staff and laboratory facilities among others.
And University Vice Chancellor Micheal Mukonge admitted
to having offered illegal programs but that he had written to
HPCZ and was still waiting for a response.
Dr. Mukonge stated that over 300 students both in second
and first semesters have been affected under public health,
Clinical medicine, environmental health and bio chemistry
courses.
Lubuto City University has however continued to operate it for
other courses offered under the schools of business,
education and criminal law.
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