Mulanje Hospital

Mulanje Mission Hospital (MMH) is in southern Malawi, close to the Mozambique border. The hospital provides public health and primary care services to about 92,000 people living in 72 villages. The hospital and adjacent nursing school are ministries of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), Blantyre Synod. The hospital at Mulanje is a national leader in cervical cancer screening . Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in Malawi, claiming 30X more lives per 100,000 women than in the USA. Because of the mission hospital, more women can access screening and treatment. The hospital has one of the areas most modern solar-powered digital X-ray machines, which was made possible in part by MBF donor partners. The machine is more reliable and cheaper than traditional X-ray machines, and best of all, patients no longer have to carry their X-ray films. In addition to diagnostic services, the hospital provides outpatient services, maternal and pediatric health services, nutrition, orphan care, and HIV/AIDS community interventions. MMH is one of the 5 hospitals that is part of the exciting Countrywide Medical Network of local ministries emerging in Malawi.

Despite frequent sanitization, use of PPE, and general precautions, Mulanje has had many COVID-19 cases. The toll on medical workers is hard to imagine.

Lydia, a 28-year-old first-time mother, faced challenges reaching Mulanje Mission Hospital (MMH) at 35 weeks gestation. She traveled for three hours on a motorbike and received care for preterm premature rupture of membranes. At MMH, Lydia experienced supportive nurses, clear information, and assistance during labor. She delivered a healthy baby girl on antibiotics at the nursery ward. Lydia is grateful for her baby’s care and the Service Level Agreement (SLA) program, which provides essential care without financial burden.

Lydia’s story is a powerful testament to the impact of YOUR faithfulness and continuing support for MMH and the other hospitals in Malawi. You provide essential medical care and foster a sense of community and empowerment for mothers and their children. Through your generosity, you are helping to create a brighter future for families like Lydia’s.