Kitwe College of Nursing (KCNM) will this year commence abridge, and ophthalmic nursing programs.

KCNM Principal Nursing Education Officer Elson Muulu said the college, which is under the Ministry of Health (MoH), is introducing the programs in order to respond to the growing demand for nurses in the country.

Mr. Muulu said the programs will be in-service and will run for One year. He said the school which already runs various programs will continue to provide quality health care training.

Last year, the college introduced the direct entry midwifery program for school leavers whose response has been overwhelming.

KCNM currently conducts programs in general nursing, midwifery, theater nursing, and public health nursing.