Jhpiego Renovates Antenatal Waiting Bay at St Montfort Hospital in Chikwawa
Jhpiego renovates antenatal waiting bay at St Montfort Hospital.
Chikwawa, Malawi-The Johns Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (Jhpiego) has renovated the antenatal waiting bay at St Montfort Hospital in Chikwawa district, writes Lawrence Chilomo, MANA.
The waiting bay is one of the infrastructures that were damaged by Tropical Cyclone Ana in 2022.
Speaking after the handing-over ceremony on Thursday, the hospital’s Medical Officer-in-Charge, Dr Olivier Mapan, said since the structure got damaged, it has been very difficult for the hospital to discharge its work due to a shortage of space.
“We are very happy that the structure has been renovated, and we expect to do our work with ease now,” said Mapan.
In his remarks, Jhpiego Programmes Director Vincent Idana emphasised that his organisation will continue to provide assistance. Idana said the project, which has cost K30 million, has taken a long time to be completed due to delays in mobilising funds from well-wishers.
“Through the work we have done, the organisation has managed to renovate the structure and construct a modern toilet,” he said.
Director of Health and Social Services for Chikwawa, Dr Grace Momba commended Jhpiego for the initiative, saying the work done will go a long way in improving health services in the district.
She appealed to the organisation to continue rendering assistance to the hospital when the need arises.
St. Montfort Hospital serves a population of around 180,000 people.