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.
Patient care conversations and bedside communication in isiZulu.
Medication counselling and dosage instructions in isiZulu.
Nutrition assessment and dietary guidance vocabulary in isiZulu.
Movement assessment and rehabilitation terms in isiZulu.
Physical assessment and exercise instruction vocabulary in isiZulu.
Communication and language-assessment terms in isiZulu.
Vision assessment and eye-care consultation vocabulary in isiZulu.
Oral health examination and dental-procedure vocabulary in isiZulu.
Hearing assessment and communication vocabulary in isiZulu.
Functional assessment and daily-living support vocabulary in isiZulu.
UKZN’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.
