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MRCS donates 25 oxygen concentrators to Health Ministry

In its quest for an effective COVID-19 response, the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) on Tuesday donated 25 oxygen concentrators worth K 22 million to the Ministry of Health.

Chisomo Phiri
Dec 2, 2021
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MALAWI: In its quest for an effective COVID-19 response, the Malawi Red Cross Society ( MRCS), with support from the Singapore Red Cross through the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies ( IFRC), on Tuesday donated 25 oxygen concentrators worth 22 Million Kwacha to the Ministry of Health.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Head of Disaster Management Aston Mulwafu, said MRCS is aware of the so many challenges Malawi is going through in fighting against COVID-19.

" Malawi Red Cross Society has been on the ground working with the Ministry of Health since the first case was recorded in 2020, besides several projects that it continues to implement in various districts, hence the need for such support,” said Mulwafu.

IFRC Senior Operations Officer for Harare Cluster ( Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe) Hilary Motsiri said MRCS and its International Partners know the magnitude of the pandemic and how is it affecting Malawians.

Motsiri said, “These oxygen concentrations will be of value to the Malawi community, especially now with the fears of the new variant, which is posing a threat to most countries, hence the donation will ensure that the country is ready to in case of rising cases.”

Deputy Minister of Health Chissie Kalamula Kanyasyo commended the Malawi Red Cross Society for the donation, saying it is proving that it remains a trusted partner in humanitarian assistance.

“Malawi Red Cross remains a strong partner in the healthcare services and has been a leading partner in the fight against COVID-19, and this donation is one key evidence of the bond that exists between government and MRCS,” said Kanyasyo.

The 25 oxygen concentrators are expected to be distributed to several government and CHAM health facilities across the country.

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Chisomo Phiri
Chisomo Phiri is an experienced freelence journalist who writes for Malawi's major print and online publications. He is interested in environmental, science and innovation, and human rights reporting.
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