UNICEF Partners Lilongwe Technical College to Strengthen Cold Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Lilongwe Technical College (LTC) has welcomed six public-sector technicians from Botswana who have commenced a two-week specialised training programme in Cold Chain Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
The programme, supported by UNICEF, is aimed at strengthening the storage and management of medicines and vaccines in hospitals and health centres across the region by equipping technicians with critical technical skills.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, UNICEF representative Dr Snehil said the organisation is prioritising capacity building to safeguard the effectiveness of vaccines and medicines.
“UNICEF is strengthening vaccines storage and management. Refrigeration is the backbone of this management,” he said.
Welcoming the delegation, Principal of Lilongwe Technical College, Mr Suzgika Mvalo , said the training programme is designed to capacitate technicians with the skills and knowledge required to safely manage vaccines and other temperature-sensitive medicines.
Mvalo further said the college envisions scaling up the course from a certificate of attendance into a professional qualification as part of plans to establish a Centre of Excellence serving the SADC and African region.
In line with its mandate, TEVETA encourages partnerships between technical colleges and organisations to ensure that skills development responds to real sector needs and delivers mutual benefits. The collaboration between UNICEF and Lilongwe Technical College demonstrates how targeted training can strengthen health systems, enhance regional cooperation, and position Malawi as a centre of excellence for specialised technical skills
