30/04/2026
Veterinary students participated in the Malawi Veterinary Association (MVA) Annual Conference and General Assembly held on 28th–29th April at Bridgeview Hotel in Lilongwe.
MALAWI VETERINARY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The event commenced with a conference session featuring presentations from veterinarians and partner organizations on a range of topics, including One Health, animal welfare, and infectious diseases. The Director of the Department of Animal Health, Dr. Julius Chulu, was also in attendance. In his remarks, he highlighted the critical role of veterinary professionals in national development, noting the encouraging increase in the number of veterinarians in recent years.
On 29th April, the programme continued with a presentation by Dr. Nasir, President of the World Veterinary Association, who spoke on governance and sustainable leadership. He emphasized the importance of nurturing junior veterinarians to strengthen and advance the association, an outlook echoed by the outgoing leadership, who further highlighted the need for greater student engagement. During the General Assembly, Dr. Chatanga was elected President of the Association for the next three years.
Sincere appreciation is extended to the Faculty and the outgoing MVA Executive for facilitating student participation in this important event.
