malawi
12Jan
Gertrude visits St Joseph’s Hospital, Limbe with a painful stomach
Getting to know Gertrude Gertrude is a mother to 8 children – 5 of which have passed away. Gertrude is 45 years old and started suffering with abdominal pain which … Continue reading Gertrude visits St Joseph’s Hospital, Limbe with a painful stomach
12Jan
Nzama Health Centre in Malawi often runs out of tablets. They have to think of other ways to treat their young patients.
Jaco is 8 years old and the youngest of 5 children. He has a high fever of 40°C and has been vomiting. His very concerned grandmother, Eva, takes him to … Continue reading Nzama Health Centre in Malawi often runs out of tablets. They have to think of other ways to treat their young patients.
12Jan
Our Second Container arrives in Malawi
We received news from our partners in Malawi that the 20ft shipping container has arrived Good afternoon. I am glad to inform you that finally the container has arrived. Thank … Continue reading Our Second Container arrives in Malawi
22Jul
Container Full of Life Saving Medical Supplies Begins it’s Journey to Africa
Making a difference in Malawi This is the story of our faithful supporters and community, climbing on board to make a huge difference to the health of thousands of patients … Continue reading Container Full of Life Saving Medical Supplies Begins it’s Journey to Africa
15Apr
Health units across Malawi are suffering from a huge lack of medical resources and small numbers of healthcare staff
Nzama Health Centre require 10 nurses, however, there is not enough staff accommodation. This means that the healthcare staff assess more patients than they are able to, and with very … Continue reading Health units across Malawi are suffering from a huge lack of medical resources and small numbers of healthcare staff
31Mar
A health facility in Malawi support a very large population with very little medical resources
On a trip in 2019, Inter Care visits a large facility called Tsangano Health Centre which supports a catchment of 22,700. This does not include patients that come over from … Continue reading A health facility in Malawi support a very large population with very little medical resources
31Mar
St Joseph’s Hospital have to give treatment for free as many patients cannot afford to pay
St Joseph’s Hospital in Limbe, Malawi has excellent contacts with all the health units in the area (Blantyre region). This large hospital acts as a “host” for Inter Care’s shipping … Continue reading St Joseph’s Hospital have to give treatment for free as many patients cannot afford to pay
31Mar
With so little medical aid to treat patients, lives are harder to save
St Joseph’s Mission Hospital in Malawi is a large facility. They serve a catchment area of 53,000 people. Even though the hospital has a healthy number of healthcare staff and … Continue reading With so little medical aid to treat patients, lives are harder to save
31Mar
Meet Jezman, the Pharmacist at St Joseph’s Hospital, Limbe in Malawi
Did you know?St Joseph’s often have to refer a patient because they have no medication. This means a patient would have to travel 32km and often, when they get to … Continue reading Meet Jezman, the Pharmacist at St Joseph’s Hospital, Limbe in Malawi
31Mar
Meet Wellington, the Medical Assistant at St Martin’s Health Centre in Malawi
Read about how Inter Care help Wellington and his team save lives…