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awareness about social ills faced by youth in HEI. UNIZULU hosted a partnership meeting with King Cetshwayo DoH in November 2020 wherein 65 healthcare managers discussed HIV/AIDS, TB and reproductive health issues. The DHET HIV/ AIDS Programme (HEAIDS) is UNIZULU’s strategic partner for the UNIZULU Campus Health Clinic. UNIZULU receives funding annually and submits quarterly reports to account for the funding. To date, UNIZULU has received unqualified audit reports from HEAIDS.
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), mandated by the National Department of Health (NDoH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), issued COVID-19 infection prevention and control strategies and protocols (IPC). These IPCs were modified to conform to conditions prevalent in the institution. In addition, UNIZULU designed strategies to ensure that IPCs were complied with. Multimedia recordings were made as part of the COVID- 19AwarenessCampaign, which were made in collaboration with CMD. UNIZULU also developed a COVID-19 infection prevention and control plan and guidelines, which were shared with staff and students, and monthly COVID-19 data, as far as it relates to students, was collected and analysed. Daily COVID-19 screening records were kept in line with regulations. All guidance and counselling and support
sessions were managed via telephone and online. UNIZULU clinical nurse practitioners were trained by the DoH King Cetshwayo District for testing and screening for COVID-19 following the DoH protocol.
Sports and Recreation
The Sports and Recreation section coordinates sports activities, which are meant to enhance the academic and leadership excellence of students. This is to ensure that students shy away from unbecoming and unhealthy habits. The Vice-Chancellor’s Report on Student Activities highlights student achievements during the year under review.
Disability
The dedicated Disability Unit at UNIZULU (DU) plays a crucial role in ensuring that students with disabilities are accommodated and can fully enjoy the student experience at the University. Table 13 provides a five-year overview of the number and nature of the disabilities of students on campus.
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