BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Old Mutual’s Mthunzi Funeral Services on Friday, donated MK1 million towards National Trauma Consultative Forum.

The meeting which has been organised by Ministry of health and Malawi Orthopedic Association is slated for organised the meeting for November 15 to 16, 2023 in the capital Lilongwe.

This year’s forum will revolve around the theme “Rethinking and Creating a Dynamic Trauma and Orthopaedic System: A Move Towards a Priority in Public Health and Socio-Economic Agenda.”

After making the donation, Mthunzi Funeral Services Company General Manager Onisimas Karakadzai observes that the meeting’s theme underscores the need to prioritize and handle this public health issue with utmost urgency.

Karakadzai said importance of trauma care and the role of orthopedic services in the society cannot be overstated.

“As a business, the incoming forum gives us immense pleasure as it is expected to gather important stakeholders who will share notes and come up with fitting strategies to help address a critical aspect of public health in our country

“You will agree with me that we are living in a world where accidents and injuries are, unfortunately, a part of everyday life, and, therefore, imperative that we have a robust and dynamic trauma and orthopedic system in place, he said.

Karakadzai adds, “This system is not just about healing the physical wounds of our citizens; it’s about mending the fabric of our society, enabling individuals to lead healthy, productive lives, and contributing to the overall development of our nation.

“It is against that background, that as a responsible business, Mthunzi Funeral Services Company, your trusted comforter is collaborating with the Ministry of Health and the Malawi Orthopaedic Association by making this financial contribution to help in organizing this important event”.

He explained further, “We commend the Ministry of Health, and the Malawi Orthopaedic Association for their dedication to improving trauma care and orthopaedic services in our country. Mthunzi Funeral Services, as a business that is concerned with the welfare of our society and driven by the desire to impact communities, will continue to work with you until our desired goal is reached.

“We strongly believe that our collaboration will greatly translate to improved health service delivery and thereby, contribute to the social-economic development of our country

“Let me reiterate our commitment to this course because we believe in our minds that the outcomes of this forum will not only shape the future of trauma care and orthopedics in Malawi but also contribute to the well-being of our entire society”.

Malawi Orthopedic Association President Maureen Sabawo lauded the firm for the timely support.