Communities Welcome Healthcare Outreach in Mchinji District

Communities under Traditional Authority Zulu in Mchinji District have expressed appreciation for Ludzi Hospital, operating under the AWRIM Healthcare Network project, for bringing healthcare services closer to their homes.

This was highlighted on Monday in the area of Chief Chiyeko during the launch of the first outreach program by the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, who oversee Ludzi Hospital.

The initiative, supported by the Hilton Foundation, aims to extend healthcare services to people living in rural areas.

One of the beneficiaries, William Gasitoni, expressed joy that residents will now have easier access to healthcare tailored to the challenges they face.

Sister Lexina Mwale, the project implementer from Ludzi Hospital, said she is pleased with the strong interest shown by community members. She emphasized that the program will expand to different areas to ensure wider coverage.

“We will try our level best to reach as many people as possible in providing healthcare services in their communities through this project,” she said.

Project coordinator Sister Teleza Mulenga also expressed satisfaction with the launch, noting the impressive turnout of people seeking healthcare services.

“Am really impressed with the turnout as Ludzi Hospital has launched this initiative. It gives us hope that we will reach many people in rural areas,” she remarked.

She further emphasized that the program will continue offering various forms of health counseling to maximize its impact.

Ludzi Hospital, through the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, is one of the congregations implementing the healthcare project.

The initiative focuses on supporting rural communities in managing noncommunicable diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and other illnesses.

By Titus Jata Phiri