Malawi’s first home-trained dentists – watch the KUHeS documentary on YouTube

In an earlier blog post we described the exciting day when Malawi’s first cohort of Bachelor of Dental Surgery students graduated in the Great Hall of the University of Malawi in Zomba.

Subsequently, the Communications Team at KUHeS, Esther Masi and Serah Makondetsa, have created a documentary of the journey from initial discussions in 1992 about establishing a BDS programme in Malawi to the graduation of its first home-trained dentists on 30th April 2025.

If you would like to view the documentary you can watch Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

8 thoughts on “Malawi’s first home-trained dentists – watch the KUHeS documentary on YouTube

  1. Uplifting and astounding!! 👏👏👏 What a wonderful documentary that really does to justice to this amazing achievement in terms of the BDS journey. I can but congratulate the wonderful graduates, who I have the priviledge of meeting and knowing, and all the amazing people who made this happen. We are so very proud to be supporting ongoing cohorts of BDS students via scholarships given by the generosity of individuals and organisations in the UK. Esther and Serah, well done to you both on these fabulous U-Tuve videos. A joy to watch.

  2. Many thanks Ruthie. The ongoing support from AMECA through both scholarships for BDS students and primary care infrastructure to improve access to dental care are now integral components of The MalDent Project for which we are very grateful.

  3. What an incredible milestone and achievement.
    A very well done and congratulations to everyone who made it happen.

  4. A wonderful inspirational video. Having a vision is one thing but to see it through to completion is another. The success of this project is the result of dedication, very hard work, and a commitment to your speciality. Well done to all those who have made it possible.

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