By Tikondane Vega

Lilongwe, February 22, Mana: One of the Malawian ladies based in the United States of America (USA), Chawezi Banda, donated assorted items to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) on Saturday as part of her birthday celebration, which is scheduled for March next month.

The items, including Sugar and soap, were donated to the Children's special care ward and Paediatric Nursery ward.

The items were donated by Arkangel Tembo a well-known journalist on behalf of Chawezi Banda popularly known as CHACHA.

Speaking during the donation, Tembo said Banda decided to donate the items so that people could also celebrate with her during her birthday.

“Not only that, Banda has a daughter who was born at QECH such that she knows better challenges that many people face when they are in the hospital. This donation therefore saves as a reminder to her,” said Tembo.

Flora Mkandawire one of the people who received sugar and soap was in disbelief after receiving the items describing it as a mercy from God.

She said,” I was referred here from Ndirande Health Centre with nothing to help me, receiving sugar and soap is a huge relief. May God bless Chawezi Banda today and forever.

On her part, Nursing Officer for the Paediatric Ward at QECH, Gladys Kalimbuka commended Banda for the donation saying very few remember people who are in the hospitals.

Kalimbuka has since called on other well-wishers to emulate good gesture from Banda saying donating in hospitals is a sign of love to the sick people.