Our Aim Foundation lauded for improving healthcare access in rural Malawi
AwaisMCHINJI-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Government is impressed with Our Aim Foundation (OAF)’s commitment and support in improving healthcare access in rural areas.
The Deputy Health Minister, Halima Daud lauded the US-based charity organisation after officially opening an MK700 million Nafuse Health Center in Mchinji District on Thursday.
Daud ensures that the ministry is dedicated to enhancing the quality of healthcare services through increased investment in facilities, training of health workers, and expanding health outreach programs.
She also disclosed that the ministry will integrate health workers into the government payroll system and provide operational support to the clinic, ensuring sustainable and effective healthcare delivery.
Founder of Our Aim Foundation, Nisha Mandani, said she was driven to open the centre after witnessing the struggles faced by communities.
Mandani disclosed that the facility will provide essential services such as maternity care, emergency care, and radiography to over 35,000 people from more than 90 villages under Senior Chief Mkanda.
“The clinic in Mchinji will be providing essential services like maternity care, emergency care, and radiography to over 35,000 people from over 90 villages under Senior Chief Mkanda,” said Mandani.
The foundation has therefore signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mchinji District Council to expand healthcare programs to benefit the district’s rural communities.
