Hospital-based education is providing a critical lifeline for children undergoing cancer treatment at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Malawi. According to an OncoDaily report published on May 7, hospital school teacher Alinafe Kuntola leads a classroom that allows young patients to continue their education and maintain familiar routines during lengthy medical stays. The World Child Cancer initiative notes that this educational support helps children socialize, provides a distraction from homesickness, and encourages better cooperation with their medical treatments.
In higher education news, the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) has announced its upcoming third graduation ceremony. A May 5 update on the MUBAS website confirms the event will take place in two sessions on June 10, 2026, at the main campus in Blantyre. Vice-Chancellor Associate Professor Nancy Chitera has been delegated to preside over the graduation congregations.
Meanwhile, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) continues to expand its student engagement programs. According to the May 6 UNIMA Bulletin, the university recently hosted a workshop focused on the active participation of disabled youth in climate action. The event was organized by the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Clinic in partnership with the Disability and Child Rights clinics. In a separate update from the same day, the university shared that its Fashion Department organized a motivational talk to prepare students for their professional careers.