By Martha Simchimba

Lilongwe, October 3, Mana: Malawi Agricultural and Industrial Investment Corporation (MAIIC), has renovated three under-five clinic rooms at Bwaila district hospital.

Speaking at the handover ceremony of the facility on Wednesday at Bwaila, Deputy Mayor for Lilongwe City Ruth Chingwalu Njirayafa thanked MAIIC for taking up the initiative of renovating the hospital, which she said, was not conducive for under-five services.

"It is an honour to stand before you as we officially hand over the renovated and refurbished under-five outpatient clinic at Bwaila Hospital and this moment marks a significant milestone in the collective effort to improve health care services for the youngest members of the community," she said.

She added that children are future leaders and their health is the most valuable asset saying the improved clinic will ensure that children have access to quality medical care in a clean, modern, and well-equipped environment.

On his part, Chief Executive Officer for MAIIC Lloyd Banda said issues of good quality health delivery services in the country need a collaborated effort, hence the initiative.

"MAIIC as a company that is operating in Malawi, has the responsibility of supporting the community that we are working in. We asked the hospital about their need and they told us that the under-five clinic was in a dilapidated state, so we decided to come in,” he said.

Director of Health for Lilongwe district council Dr. Wilson Ching'ani expressed his gratitude to MAIIC for renovating three under-five clinic rooms which were in bad shape.

"The renovation of this facility means that we will be able to provide primary and secondary care to all the children seeking health services here.

Apart from renovating the three rooms, MAIIC has also donated furniture such as chairs, office desks, beds, mattresses, drip stands and drug storage equipment to the tune of K10 million.

Bwaila Hospital has a catchment area of 38,000 children and per day 500 to 600 children seek medical services from the facility.