14/11/2025
FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS SOUTHERN REGION EDUCATIONAL VISIT🇲🇼
On Thursday, 13 November, Luanar Fifth-Year Veterinary Medicine students conducted an insightful educational visit to the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) Headquarters in Blantyre.
During the session, students were introduced to Food Hygiene and Safety Standards, Chemical Residue Analysis, Food Safety Testing, and the important regulatory, certification, and quality assurance role played by MBS.
They also toured various laboratories, gaining a deeper appreciation of how MBS protects public health by ensuring that food and other essential products meet national and international safety standards.
On Friday, 14th November, the students proceeded to the National Artificial Insemination Centre in Mikolongwe, Chiradzulu. Here, they engaged in practical hands-on training, including semen collection, preparation, handling, and preservation,skills essential for livestock genetic improvement and enhanced productivity.
This two-day educational tour was impactful, strengthening students’ understanding of food safety, quality control, and reproductive biotechnology, all of which are crucial in advancing veterinary public health and livestock development in Malawi.
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Levi, Dr. Monouza, Mr. Mulande, Mrs. Kazembe, Ms. Mercy Chirwa (Standards Officer for Food & Agriculture at MBS), Mr. Sukulu (Scientific Officer for Food Chemistry), and Mr. Phiri (Certification Officer) for their support and mentorship throughout the visits.
