UKZN's Language Policy commits the University to bilingualism — building proficiency in both English and isiZulu, particularly across KwaZulu-Natal's predominantly isiZulu-speaking communities. MediZulu supports that commitment directly, helping students in every health discipline learn the isiZulu they need to understand their patients, and be understood by them.
MediZulu is a joint initiative between UKZN's School of Health Sciences and the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine. Its purpose: give every student — whatever their discipline — a dedicated isiZulu learning pathway, so they can understand their patients, and be understood in return.
Refresher, Pre-Clinical and Clinical isiZulu pathways for medical students.
Enter DisciplinePatient care conversations and bedside communication in isiZulu.
Enter DisciplineMedication counselling and dosage instructions in isiZulu.
Enter DisciplineNutrition assessment and dietary guidance vocabulary in isiZulu.
Enter DisciplineMovement assessment and rehabilitation terms in isiZulu.
Enter DisciplinePhysical assessment and exercise instruction vocabulary in isiZulu.
Enter DisciplineCommunication and language-assessment terms in isiZulu.
Enter DisciplineVision assessment and eye-care consultation vocabulary in isiZulu.
Enter DisciplineOral health examination and dental-procedure vocabulary in isiZulu.
Enter DisciplineHearing assessment and communication vocabulary in isiZulu.
Enter DisciplineFunctional assessment and daily-living support vocabulary in isiZulu.
EnterUKZN's Language Policy commits the University to bilingualism — developing proficiency in both English and isiZulu — recognising KwaZulu-Natal as a predominantly isiZulu-speaking province. MediZulu turns that policy into something students actually use: practical isiZulu for real conversations with patients.
Pick your discipline above and begin your isiZulu learning journey today.
Choose Your Discipline
