By Mercy Matonga:
State Vice-President Jane Ansah on Thursday cheered patients, particularly mothers who had recently given birth, at Nkhoma Hospital.
She said this was part of Christmas celebrations.
Ansah, who was born at Nkhoma Hospital, presented gifts to mothers who had recently delivered and encouraged them to take good care of their babies, saying the children would grow to become leaders.
“I would like to appreciate the work that is being done at the facility. This hospital has been here for years and the work being done here is wonderful and the government will continue to support the facility,” Ansah said.
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Speaking to journalists, Nkhoma Hospital Head of Clinical Services Vincent Moyo said the institution was grappling with a serious shortage of staff due to limited support.
“The institution is located in a rural area, which means many people who come here cannot afford to pay for services,” he said.
According to Moyo, eight mothers have died at the facility this year from childbirth-related complications.off [case of] compliance,” Kambwandira said.
