By Phales Nthambo:
Nkhata Bay District Hospital has received medical supplies and equipment valued at K2.5 billion from the Patriots of Malawi.
Speaking after receiving the items Monday, Nkhata Bay District Director of Health and Social Services Dr Topcy Mdolo commended the Patriots for the gesture.
“The support comes at the right time as it will help address some of the challenges we face,” he said.
The hospital has received High Dependency Unit beds, patient monitors, surgical kits, maternity and emergency care equipment, laboratory supplies, among other things.
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National Chairperson for Patriots in Malawi, Kamuzu Chibambo, said the donation was made to give back to the community, urging Malawians to love their country.
Chibambo added that, with support from Project Cure and Islamic Relief in America, 100 containers of medical equipment would be delivered across the country.
“We are committed in supporting our country in improving service delivery in the health sector,” he said
On his part, Senior Chief Nyaliwanga said he and community members would safeguard the items.
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Nkhata Bay District Hospital has a catchment area of 250,000-plus people.
Similar donations were made to Zomba, Mzuzu and Queen Elizabeth Central hospitals, Likuni Mission Hospital, Bwaila, Nsanje, Mchinji, Chitipa, Rumphi and Mangochi district hospitals.
