Malawi: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has donated mattresses and assorted food items to Salima District Hospital. The donation was made ahead of the International Anti-Corruption Day celebration for the benefit of the organization.
The officials have shared that the members of the community will benefit from the donation initiative from ACB. The aim of the project is to make sure that the government is supported in their mandate of improving service in healthcare sector.
The donation was made on Saturday. Acting Director General of ACB, Hillary Chilomba explained the motivation for the donation on the part of her organisation. “The contribution aims at supporting the government in providing quality healthcare services to patients and also part of giving back to the community as a body that fights against corruption,” he said.
Chilomba cautioned health practitioners to desist from seeking payments from patients because access to health care in government hospitals is free. “It is concerning to note the increase in corruption-related issues in the country’s hospitals, citing three reports received from Bwaila hospital a month ago,” he said.
Speaking after receiving the donation, Acting Director of Natural Resources and Environment who represented the District Commissioner, Adam Jason, deemed the move as a greater milestone as far as helping the sick is concerned. Jason highlighted the dilapidation of the buildings as a major challenge the hospital is facing.
“The condition of our hospital is not good and currently we are failing to accommodate patients where they can confidently access and receive health services. The other challenge is shortage of food items,” he said.
The maternity ward of the hospital recieved Assorted packages from the organization. The rest of the hospital wards also received the support on behalf of the organization. The items which formed a part of the donation includes 40 liters of cooking oil, 100 kilograms of rice and 20 mattresses. The items are valued at MK10 million
Kaphatenga Primary Ground in Salima District is getting ready to host the highly anticipated The 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day which will be observed on the 9th of December. This year’s International Anti-Corruption Day will be commemorated under the theme “reporting corruption is a duty for all”.