By Isaac Salima:
King Charles III of the United Kingdom has hailed members of St John’s Ambulance Malawi for their commitment in the service of humanity.
Chancellor of St John’s Ambulance Scotland Simon Mackintosh, who represented the King, made the remarks at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Blantyre during the honouring of several individuals who have been offering their services on voluntary basis.
The highlight of the event was the knight status that the king bestowed on veteran lawyer James Naphambo for his commitment and dedication towards the work of St John’s Ambulance.
“I am delighted to see St John Malawi in such a strong position in the service of humanity. St John Scotland and St John Malawi work together, and there is one thing that binds us; that is why we all wear the same uniform and badge.
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“Community health here in Blantyre and Lilongwe has been the driving force of what St John is doing and, certainly, St John Scotland has been supporting that,” Mackintosh said.
Naphambo said he was humbled by the recognition.
“I am excited because there are very few knights in Africa. This means that we have to continue working hard because we are being recognised for helping the needy, the less privileged with the money we get from our partners.
“We have used that money properly to help the people who cannot fend for themselves so that they can also enjoy life,” he said.
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Those who were honoured during the event include Fred Demester, Chrissie Bema, Precious Lucia Divala, Felister Kalasa, William Karanya, Grace Wit Katha, Reverend Canon Charles Masina, Judith Ntonga and Vincent Blessings Tholo.
Tholo is the National Coordinator for St John’s Ambulance Malawi.
St John’s Ambulance is an international humanitarian organisation that offers first aid and healthcare services.
