Nelson Mandela University Opens New Medical School

Tuesday, 30 November 2021 marked a significant day for the Nelson Mandela University, as the realisation of its long-held dream to establish a medical school became a reality.  The University held their virtual launch of the 10th Medical School in the country. According to the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, the Nelson Mandela University Medical School, located at the Missionvale campus in the heart of local townships Zwide and New Brighton, aims to position health education to be more responsive to South Africa’s health needs by widening access to healthcare programmes.

Dr Blade Nzimande extended his congratulations to the University for the Exceptional Achievement of becoming the tenth medical school in the country.

“I would like to commend the University for the Continued Role that it plays in this region, through its excellent teaching and learning, research and community engagement programmes.” Nzimande also took the time to pay tribute to the late Professor Lungile Pepeta who died of COVID-19 last year for his enormous contribution in laying a strong foundation for this medical school. “I hear you may name this after Prof Pepeta. I certainly think it would be highly appreciated.” - SAnews.gov.za

Source: https://www.ebnewsdaily.co.za/2021/11/nelson-mandela-university-officially-opens-its-medical-school.html

Pictures by Nelson Mandela University twitter account (@MandelaUni)