Statistics The total number of patients coming to the Hospital for treatment in 2009 was almost 31 500, a welcome decrease from 2008 when we had almost 42 000, and 2007 when we saw an overwhelming 48,000 patients. An explanation for this decrease is that the Malaria programs, and preventive measures have had an effect …
If you are a Zambian medical professional who is passionate about providing holistic care and to contributing your talents to serve the impoverished then we hope you will consider us. We offer: The opportunity of working in an organisation going through an exciting time of development Working in an international environment Working together with very …
The challenge of Reducing Child Mortality and Improving Maternal Health Life Expectancy is very low in Zambia, around 40 years*. The only other country in the UN (Human Poverty Index (HPI-1) with a lower life expectancy is Zimbabwe. Zambia is ranked number 13 among the highest infant mortality rates of all the countries of the world. …
WE WELCOME MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS Why Volunteer? Huge Challenges combined with Lack of Health Care professionals The Hospital plays a very important role in the health care of Mpongwe District, an area where 16 – 20 percent of people are infected by HIV/AIDs and other other health challenges such as TB, Malaria and Malnutrition are widespread. There is a severe human …
ADDRESS Mpongwe Mission Hospital, PO Box 90096, Luanshya, Zambia EMAIL hospital@mpongwe.com PHONE +260 1 482073 NOTE! The hospital does NOT have internet access at the hospital nor is there outgoing phone lines available to staff so their ability to answer questions directly is limited. Questions about Medical volunteering are coordinated by MBA Office info@mpongwe.com Open hours Monday – …
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Frontline engagement in achieving the Millennium Development Goals Goal 6: COMBATING HIV/AIDS, MALARIA and other diseases HIV/AIDS Pandemic HIV/AIDS destabilizes families and entire societies, leaving children without the care and support necessary to grow up, survive, and thrive. AIDS has had a devastating impact in Zambia, claiming hundred of thousands of lives (for example 96,000 in …
A Vital Role Mpongwe Mission Hospital plays a vital role in the health care of Mpongwe District. In the Copperbelt Province where the Hospital is located 16-20 percent of adults are infected by HIV/AIDs, malaria is rampant, 17 percent of children die before the age of five from neonatal causes, malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoeal diseases and HIV/AIDS. …
Ann is 33 years old*. She has two children, a boy and a girl aged 12 years and 14 years respectively. We arranged to meet Ann at the Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Clinic where HIV/AIDS patients receive their treatment. The interview was done in a quiet place, in the room that is used for counseling. Ann …
Vision for Mpongwe Mission Hospital is: PROMOTE HEALING THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE FOR ALL. Mission Providing holistic care that includes spiritual, physical and mental well being. Values Good Stewardship Integrity Loving and Caring Giving Hope Serving the community Authority of the scriptures Excellence Chastity The hospital’s vision and …
Coming from Financial Crisis The hospital experienced serious financial difficulties in 2000-2006. A variety of problems put us in a very acute situation and the question was whether MMH could be saved at all or if the hospital would have to be closed. We were impacted by new regulations that kept us from collecting patient …
We are a faith based organisation who are working to help people in our nation both physically and spiritually. In short, this is what we do: