In its continued efforts towards assisting government in the delivery of quality health services, Premier mobile service provider TNM proudly announces the donation of medical equipment worth K8 million to Ntchisi district hospital.
The equipment has been purchased with proceeds from TNM’s mobile money service, Mpamba TrustFund.
Speaking during the handover, TNM Mpamba Trust Fund Board Chairman JabbarAlide said thedonation demonstrates company’s commitment in reaching out to the needs of many Malawians.
“We at TNM Mpamba have a duty to save the lives of the people of Ntchisi. Overall, we expect our intervention to help in reduction of maternal and neonatal deaths in the district,” said Alide.
Alide said the health sector especially on maternal health is one of the key focus areas for TNM’s Social Responsibility Policy which among otherkey areas includes support of vulnerable groups, response to Disasters and Emergencies and education.
He reaffirmed TNM’s commitment in assistinggovernment in the provision of quality healthservices in the country especially in rural areas.
“We feel obliged to play our part in assisting government meet some of the social needs such as health. The company is much aware of the numerous challenges that the health sectors faceswhich require a joint effort both from government and private sector,” he noted.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the hosipital,Ntchisi District Hospital nursing officer Bertha Migodi commended TNM for coming into their rescue as the hospital had no such equipment operating.
“The Resuscitaire that you have just seen in the maternity ward stopped operating a year ago and we tried all means to maintain it but failed and to have a new one today as the management we are grateful,” said Migodi.
Migodi said the hospital asked different organizations and company’s for the assistance but only TNM responded positively.
” We knocked different doors but only TNM has demonstrated that it really always be with us in times of need and this donation will really go a long way in serving large population and reduce neonatal death in the district and the surrounding areas” she said
Ntchisi District Hospital serves a population of over 270,000 people with a maternity wing delivering an average of 250 babies every month.
The equipment donated comprises of Resuscitaire, Oxygen concentrators, delivery beds & Mattresses and Electric Suction machines.
Other institutions that have benefitted from the Mpamba Trust Fund include the Majete Health Centre in Chikwawa, Kamuzu Central Hospital High Dependency unit.
