Women guarding patients at Kasungu District Hospital have been sleeping in a cramped, smoky shelter doubling as a kitchen, with no toilets or privacy. It was the daily reality that subjected them to discomfort, congestion and indignity. “The place was too small and overcrowded. We were cooking, sleeping and resting in the same smoky environment….
Health authorities in Kasungu have applauded WaterAid for donating water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, as well as cleaning materials valued at K19 million. Speaking after receiving the donation which includes chlorine and tap buckets, the Director of Health and Sanitation Services, Dr Emmanuel Golombe, described the support as timely, saying it complements efforts to…
The newly constructed paying ward at Kasungu District Hospital has generated at least K15 million in revenue within its first month of operation, with projections indicating it could raise about K200 million annually. In an interview, the Director of Health Services for Kasungu District, Dr Emmanuel Golombe, said the facility began offering services on December…
A call has gone out to journalists and civil society organizations in Kasungu to seek mental health support whenever they feel traumatized in the course of their work. These groups are prone to mental health challenges because a large part of their work involves amplifying the voices of the voiceless and holding authorities accountable —…
The people of Kasungu are upbeat that health service delivery will improve at Kasungu District Hospital and in other health centres following the donation of medical equipment and supplies by The Patriots. The Patriots, comprised of Malawians at home and in the USA, have donated HDU beds and patient monitors, diagnostic tools (X-ray and ultrasound…