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Business, Health

PressCane Fire Crew saves Chikwawa Hospital

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A firefighting team from PressCane Limited, a subsidiary of conglomerate Press Corporation Limited (PCL), on Tuesday afternoon averted more damages and injuries at Chikwawa District Hospital by putting off a fire that erupted from the facility’s Incinerator. 

As the flames spread rapidly, hospital officials quickly called for help after realizing the situation was beyond their control, and PressCane Limited, whose plant is located just a few kilometres from the hospital, responded immediately.

According to one of the eyewitnesses, who is also an official staff member at the hospital, said the situation was scary, and the PressCane prompt response was a relief to the facility.

Commenting on the matter, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PressCane Limited, Bryson Mkhomaanthu, said the swift action taken by the company’s emergency response team showed how committed the Company is to the safety of its community. 

“The moment we heard about the incident, our trained fire crew mobilized immediately, bringing in our fire engine and emergency response equipment. They arrived within minutes, swiftly containing the blaze before it could reach critical areas of the hospital,” said Bryson Mkhomaanthu.

Mkhomaanthu emphasized that its involvement goes beyond business operations.

“At PressCane, we believe our responsibility extends beyond our core business. We are here to support our community whenever they need us. This was one of those moments, and we are proud to have stood with Chikwawa District Hospital when it mattered most,” he added.

PressCane is an ethanol distillery company based in Chikwawa. 

Health

Malawians of Chikwawa origins mobilize to support their District Hospital with equipment in the face of COVID-19

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Raising Money for Chikwawa Hospital
handover of gas cylinders at Chikwawa District Hospital

CHIKWAWA (MaraviPost): A historical day was witnessed as an initiative which brought together citizens associated with Chikwawa in various ways climaxed in the handover of gas cylinders at Chikwawa District Hospital

The Initiative dates back from 23rd January 2021 when a  call for support towards the Pandemic was made by the Coordinator of Nsanje Chikwawa Development group Mr King Rudi

According to the organizers,  5 categories of  Citizens made contributions- Those whose home district is. Chikwawa or have Settled, doing business connection with Chikwawa, working in various organizations in Chikwawa but from different districts and Well-wishers.

What is more pleasing is that they are from within Malawi and all over the Globe including  United Kingdom ,USA, South Africa, and Kenya among many others? Patriotic people who still are connected to their roots in Malawi.

Besides Leaders MPs ,Chiefs, and  Deputy Minister Abida Mia took an active part in raising funds for the equipment.

There was Overwhelming response .Total pledge is K2.6 million received k2.4 million and cost of the cylinders k2.5 million. We still appeal for more contributions as the needs are many in the health sector.

To my knowledge, this is the first time we have come together in unison. A noble gesture to be continued if CHIKWAWA can develop said Ellos Lodzeni.

It is our plan that the Grouping should continue to support and advocate on Health issues in the District when need arises whether there is Covid or no covid. It will be a good platform for providing complementary support to the Health system in the District.

Today’s function symbolic but gives a message that together we can do it and walk miles to improve our Health situation in Chikwawa. We therefore appeal to citizens to continue patronizing this group and for those that are hearing it for the first time to join and actively contribute towards building a better health system in Chikwawa.

Though cases are declining Chikwawa almost Zero at the Kasinthula isolation centre the gift has raised the level of preparedness by the District. In addition, you can share with Community hospital or Health centre.

The Gas can be used for other Patients who have other critical elements.

We are hearing of third wave hence Donation is relevant and timely. Indeed It is a worthwhile cause.

Finally thank Hospital management of Chikwawa hospital for agreeing to hold the function.

Ellos Lodzeni
Ellos Lodzeni Chairperson Chikwawa Private citizens Covid Response Technical Group

With these few remarks its Honour to officially handover the cylinders on behalf of the Citizens. Thank all for support and cooperation . Appeal should continue whenever such calls arise.

Ellos Lodzeni
Chairperson Chikwawa Private citizens Covid Response Technical Group

Business, Development

TNM, Huawei in joint festive season Donates K12 m medical equipment & food items to Chikwawa Hospital

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TNM Donates
Good gesture- Mthethe (R) and Huawei official presenting medical items to Hospital officials

Blantyre, December 31, 2018—As a continuation of its festive season celebration, Technology partners TNM Plc and Huawei on Monday 31st of December cheered the sick at Chikwawa District Hospital and donated medical equipment and assorted food items worth K12 million.

This is TNM’s continuation of Festive Season initiative through which the company’s every year share goodies to those in need and Huawei joined the cause and contributed significantly towards this year’s donation.

Speaking at the event, TNM Head of Sales & Distribution, Protazio Mthethe said as a caring Malawian company, TNM would like to reach out to those that have been able to be with their families due to illnesses during the festive season and this year decided to visit Chikwawa District Hospital.

“The festive is a time when everyone looks forward to eating the best food and getting treated to something special. But some of our friends in hospitals are not spoiled for choice and we at TNM in collaboration with our partner Huawei decided to visit and cheer them up and present them with something to eat,” Mthethe said.

Mthethe said the donation of equipment, foodstuff and toiletries aims to uplift the spirits of both the patients, guardians and hospital staff.

“We recognize ongoing effort by government and other agencies to provide essential services in our hospital, however, the challenges are enormous hence TNM and technology partner, Huawei thought it wise to join the efforts by sharing food and medical items to Chikwawa District Hospital,” he said.

He hailed Huawei for coming forward to partner with TNM as they try to touch the lives of Malawians facing a not-so-bright festive season this year.

Mthethe also appealed to the hospital personnel to take great care of the equipment to ensure it lasts longer and serves more people.

Receiving the donation District Medical officer Wamaka Msopole hailed TNM and Huawei for the donation describing it as timely.

“We are grateful to TNM and Huawei for this donation and cheering our patients during this time of festivities celebration. The donation will improve the delivery of quality health services because the hospital has increased the quantity of important equipment,” said Msopole.

The items donated include an autoclave machine, delivery beds, baby rescucitaire, vicryls, linen, patients trollies, delivery bed and gumboots.

About 100 individual patients from the children and maternity also received packages with assorted foodstuff and toiletries.