AWARD OF AFIKEPO NUTRITION PROGRAMME SCHOLARSHIPS
The Government of Malawi received a grant from the European Union under the 11th European Development Fund to implement a nutrition programme called Afikepo meaning “Let them develop to their full potential”. The aim of the programme is to contribute to the enhancement of Food and Nutrition Security in Malawi in the fourteen (14) selected districts namely: Chitipa, Karonga, Nkhata Bay, Mzimba, Kasungu, Nkhotakota, Salima, Chiradzulu, Thyolo, Mulanje, Nsanje, Chikwawa, Zomba and Phalombe. The programme is promoting among others increased and diversified dietary intake of safe and nutritious foods; increased use of enhanced nutrition knowledge, awareness and hygiene practices; and strengthen multi-sectoral governance of nutrition at all levels. The programme is also supporting capacity building of nutrition professionals from various government line ministries and departments to effectively implement and translate nutrition policy objectives into actions. The programme is aligned with the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDSIII) key priority areas and the actions in the National Multi-Sector Nutrition Policy and Strategic Plan.
The Malawi Government through the Department of Nutrition, HIV and AIDS (DNHA) in the Ministry of Health with funding from the European Union (EU) is building capacity of serving government officers through provision of nutrition scholarships at Masters, Bachelors, Diploma and Certificate levels. DNHA has awarded 16 Masters, 20 Bachelors and 47 Diploma scholarships to the following serving government officers:
| MASTERS DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS | |||||
| # | NAME OF CANDIDATE | GENDER | DUTY STATION/MINISTRY | TRAINING INSTITUTION | COURSE APPLIED FOR |
| 1 | Dorothy Malamulo | F | Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Human Nutrition |
| 2 | Sylvester Kathumba | F | Ministry of Health | KUHES-Malawi College of Medicine | Master’s in Public Health |
| 3 | Pamela Jumbe | M | Ministry of Health | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Human Nutrition |
| 4 | Gladys Manyenje | F | Ministry of Health | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Human Nutrition |
| 5 | Lusungu Banda | F | Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Human Nutrition |
| 6 | Davie Panyani | M | Ministry of Health | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Human Nutrition |
| 7 | Mathero Mtogolo | M | Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Food Science and Technology |
| 8 | Dumbo Njera | M | Ministry of Health | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Food Science and Technology |
| 9 | Berlings Kondwani Mhango | M | Ministry of Health | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Human Nutrition |
| 10 | Mayamiko Makondi | M | Ministry of Health | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Human Nutrition |
| 11 | Kondwani Luwe | M | Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Human Nutrition |
| 12 | Urunji Mezuwa | M | Ministry of Health | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Masters in Human Nutrition |
| 13 | Ruth Kaunda | F | Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology |
| 14 | Juliana Kachama | F | Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development | LUANAR-Bunda Campus | Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology |
| 15 | Jellita Gondwe | F | Ministry of Health | University of Malawi- Chancellor College | Master of Public Health |
| 16 | Langani Nyirenda | F | Ministry of Transport and Public Works | University of Malawi- Chancellor College | Masters in Food Science |
| BACHELORS DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS | |||||
| # | NAME OF CANDIDATE | GENDER | DUTY STATION/MINISTRY | DUTY STATION | TRAINING INSTITUTION |
| 1 | Patson Mushani | M | Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development | Kasungu District Agriculture Office | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 2 | Wilson Mujiwa Lumala | M | Ministry of Health | Mangochi District Health Office | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 3 | Kampira Dunga Nsona | M | Ministry of Health | Mangochi District Health Office | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 4 | Davy Liwonde | M | Ministry of Health | Ntcheu District Health Office | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 5 | Henemiya Mpetuka | M | Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development | Kasungu District Agriculture Office | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 6 | James Butao | M | Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development | Mchinji District Agriculture Office | University of Malawi-Chancellor College |
| 7 | Staphord Banda | M | Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development | Kasungu District Agriculture Office | University of Malawi-Chancellor College |
| 8 | Dorothy Bvukutu | F | Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security | National Police Head Quarters | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 9 | Mervis Katundu | F | Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development | Zomba District Agriculture Office | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 10 | Blessings Goodwin Luhanga | M | Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security | National Prison Head Quarters | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 11 | Antonie Muva | M | Ministry of Health | Mwanza District Health Office | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 12 | Reflex Kamija | M | Ministry of Health | Chitipa District Health Office | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 13 | Josephy Chipwepwete | M | Ministry of Health | Mchinji District Health Office | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 14 | Dziwanani Phiri | M | Ministry of Health | Thyolo District Health Office | University of Malawi-Chancellor College |
| 15 | Maurice Ng’oma | M | Ministry of Health | Salima District Health Office | University of Malawi- Chancellor College |
| 16 | Oscar Lungu | M | Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development | Lilongwe District Agriculture Development Office | LUANAR-Bunda Campus |
| 17 | Gelson Massa | M | Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development | Mangochi District Agriculture Development Office | LUANAR-Bunda Campus |
| 18 | Faida Lukhere | F | Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development | Dedza District Agriculture Office | LUANAR-Bunda Campus |
| 19 | Evance Mchingama | M | Ministry of Health | Rumphi District Health Office | LUANAR-Bunda Campus |
| 20 | Phyllis Mkonda | F | Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development | Balaka District Agriculture Office | LUANAR-Bunda Campus |
| NUTRITION DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIPS | |||||
| # | NAME OF CANDIDATE | SEX | MINISTRY | DUTY STATION | TRAINING INSTITUTION |
| 1 | Steve K.C. Mlomba | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Balaka District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 2 | Pearson M. Majekete | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mangochi District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 3 | Anderson Pondani | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Dedza District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 4 | Richard Tengatenga | M | Ministry of Health | Kasungu District Health Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 5 | Daniel Mzia | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mzimba District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 6 | Numeri Chibwe | M | Ministry of Health | Kasungu District Health Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 7 | Leonard Ganison Chinthambi | M | Ministry of Health | Salima District Health Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 8 | Lovemore Fombe | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mulanje District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 9 | Stephano M. Mtambo | M | Ministry of Health | Karonga District Health Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 10 | James l. Giya | M | Ministry of Health | Phalombe District Health Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 11 | Kambani Phiri | M | Ministry of Health | Kasungu District Health Ofice | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 12 | Willard C. Chikomo | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mangochi District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 13 | Happy Simkoko | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Chitipa District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 14 | Symon nakhalu | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Balaka District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 15 | Emily debolah phiri | F | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Chitipa District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 16 | Janet E. Mbelere | F | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mulanje District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 17 | James Chandamale | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Nsanje | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 18 | Chimwemwe Nyirongo | F | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Kasungu District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 19 | Joel Mkamalisha | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Balaka District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 20 | Julius B.M. Simwayi | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Balaka District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 21 | Joyce Maluwa | F | Ministry of Health | Chikwawa District Health Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 22 | Kelvin Kachoka | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mangochi District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 23 | Amin Ali Balala | M | Ministry of Health | Chiradzulu District Health Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 24 | Leman Kassim | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Balaka District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 25 | Christopher s. Tung’ande | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mangochi District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 26 | Bill Edgar Vitsitsi | M | Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development | Ntchisi District Council | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 27 | Friday mponda | M | Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development | Mangochi District Agriculture Officer | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 28 | Chitani missi | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mulanje Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 29 | Falisani Namulewa | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mulanje Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 30 | January Mmodzi | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mulanje Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 31 | Rhodney M. Lawrence | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Dedza District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 32 | Chifundo Makoza | M | Ministry of Health | Mulanje District Health Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 33 | Gift M. Chizombo | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Dedza District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 34 | Lucy Phungwako | F | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Balaka District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 35 | Collins Nahipa | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mulanje District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 36 | Davie Kafautamva | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Balaka District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 37 | Lemson B. chikopa | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mulanje District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 38 | Catherine Chiwaya | F | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mulanje District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 39 | Benjamin Kayange | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mzimba District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 40 | Godfrey Chitsulo | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mangochi District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 41 | Bauleni kasinja | M | Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development | Chiradzulu District Council | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 42 | Andrew Cassius | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Nkhotakota District Council | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 43 | George Phiri | M | Ministry of Health | Chikwawa District Health Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 44 | Amos Chaluso | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Ntchisi District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 45 | Christopher Banda | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mzimba District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 46 | Sam Musinthe | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Mulanje District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
| 47 | Happy K.C. Banda | M | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Ntchisi District Education Management Office | LUANAR- Natural Resources Campus (NRC) |
The Department of Nutrition, HIV and AIDS wishes to congratulate all the successful candidates who have been awarded scholarships to study nutrition related courses in various training Malawian institutions. Candidates who are yet to enroll with the training institions are being advised to contact the Department of Nutrition before Friday, 21st January , 2022 on 0981231566 or send an email to dnhascholarships@gmail.com.
