Alliance One tobacco donates medical supplies to support maternal health initiative

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited (AOTM) has donated medical supplies worth MK8.5 million to Nation Publications Limited (NPL) to support the Mother’s Fun Run (MFR) initiative.

The donation aims to improve maternal and neonatal health services in public health facilities.

The medical supplies include 10 stethoscopes, three nebulisers, a five-litre oxygen concentrator, blood pressure monitors, and defibrillators, which will be used at Kasungu District Hospital (KDH) and surrounding health facilities.

AOTM Corporate Affairs Manager Fran Malila reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the initiative, stating, “This reaffirms our commitment as a company to continue supporting the annual Mother’s Fun Run to improve maternal and neonatal health care in the country.”

NPL Business Development Manager Chimwemwe Jere praised AOTM’s dedication to advancing maternal and neonatal health outcomes, saying the donation demonstrates the company’s commitment to the cause.

The MFR initiative is NPL’s flagship safe motherhood campaign, aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Malawi.

Jones Gadama

Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (English) and Diplomas in Journalism and French Language. Seasoned journalist and educator with over 10 years of experience in writing feature stories, analysis, and investigative pieces on social justice, human rights, and Malawian culture. Skilled in language instruction and examination. Passionate about creating engaging content and fostering a supportive learning environment.