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13Oct

Malawi News: A Patient in Palliative Care
Malawi News: A Patient in Palliative Care

Getting to know Limbani Limbani lives in the central region of Malawi, where he is a teacher at a secondary school. Limbani has a wifeand a 16-year-old son. He is a parishioner a local church, and he volunteers regularly as a church youth leader. Cancer diagnosis In October 2022, Limbani developed a simple sore on … Continue reading Malawi News: A Patient in Palliative Care

12Jan

Nzama Health Centre in Malawi often runs out of tablets. They have to think of other ways to treat their young patients.
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 Nzama Health Centre for a diagnosis and treatment. Upon arrival, Jaco was given a Malaria test but it was negative. The healthcare staff also though … Continue reading Nzama Health Centre in Malawi often runs out of tablets. They have to think of other ways to treat their young patients.

31Mar

Meet Sr Martha, the Medical Assistant at Namulenga Health Centre in Malawi
Meet Sr Martha, the Medical Assistant at Namulenga Health Centre in Malawi

Read about Sister Martha’s challenges in her role. It can be really difficult to treat her patients…