By Suleman Chitera
Lions Club Delivers Lifesaving Equipment to Kamuzu Central Hospital
Patients requiring urgent eye treatment at are set to benefit from improved services following a major donation of medical equipment worth K60 million by the .
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The equipment, sourced through under the leadership of its director , is expected to significantly strengthen ophthalmological services at the hospital.
Head of the Ophthalmology Department at KCH, , welcomed the donation, describing it as timely and critical to improving patient care. He revealed that the department handles between 10 and 20 emergency eye surgeries every week, placing immense pressure on existing resources.
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Nyaka further pointed out ongoing challenges with outdated and unreliable equipment, particularly operating microscopes whose bulbs frequently burn out. These breakdowns often result in surgical delays and increased maintenance costs, affecting the department’s efficiency.
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President of the Lions Club of Capital City, , said the donation was made in direct response to a request from KCH. She emphasized that the intervention aims to address critical gaps that have been limiting the hospital’s ability to effectively treat patients with eye conditions.
The donation marks a significant step toward improving eye care services in Malawi, offering renewed hope to thousands of patients who depend on KCH for specialized treatment.
