Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) students from the September 2022 intake at Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) undertook an industrial tour of Trade Kings Limited, located in the Lusaka Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ), as part of their Community Medicine module.
The students, accompanied by faculty members Dr Enock Wantakisha, Mr Elvin Mufuzi and Ms Niza Rean Belvin, were introduced to the industrial environment and gained practical insights into workplace health, occupational safety and the importance of maintaining healthy working environments. The visit provided an opportunity for students to connect their classroom learning with real-world public health practices within an industrial setting.
Speaking during the tour, Mr Elvin Mufuzi emphasised the importance of exposing medical students to environments beyond the hospital setting, noting that community medicine involves understanding the factors that influence people’s health in their workplaces and communities. “This tour helps students appreciate the importance of preventive healthcare and the role of occupational health in protecting workers,” he said.
The industrial tour forms part of TAUZ’s commitment to experiential learning, providing students with practical exposure that complements their academic training and prepares them to contribute effectively to healthcare delivery and public health.
