WHO Donates $35,000 in PEDSAM Medical Kits to Malawi's Ministry of Health
Each PEDSAM kit contains essential resources to cater to 50 cases of pediatric severe acute malnutrition for a three-month period.
LILONGWE, Malawi - In a commendable act of generosity, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 48 sets of pediatric severe acute malnutrition (PEDSAM) Kits to the Ministry of Health in Malawi, writes Esther Banda.
The donation, worth $35,560, aims to address the pressing healthcare needs of children suffering from malnutrition and malaria.
Dr. Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, WHO Malawi Country Representative, highlighted the significance of these kits in bolstering the country's healthcare system.
She stated, "These kits represent a crucial contribution to Malawi's healthcare system, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by pediatric severe acute malnutrition (SAM) among the nation's children, reflecting our commitment to their well-being."
Each PEDSAM kit contains essential resources to cater to 50 cases of pediatric severe acute malnutrition for a three-month period.
The Ministry of Health expressed gratitude for the timely donation, as Malawi has been grappling with climate-related crises.
Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, the Minister of Health, emphasized the importance of the donation, noting that it includes the critical drug Rah, which is used for malaria treatment in both children and adults.
Chiponda stated, "We are so grateful for this timely donation, which will greatly support our efforts to combat malnutrition and malaria."
The donated PEDSAM kits will be distributed to healthcare facilities throughout the country, ensuring that children in need receive the necessary care and treatment.