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 …
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 …
TB is the leading cause of death among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and one of the most common opportunistic infections they experience. People who are infected with HIV are especially susceptible to developing active tuberculosis (TB). The prevalence of HIV infection among patients in TB clinical settings is high, up to 70 percent in …
Malaria is one of the leading causes of death for children in the developing world and in our region. It has been estimated that two to three million people die of malaria worldwide every year, 90 percent of them in Sub-Saharan Africa. Those who die in Africa are mainly pregnant women and children. The Zambian …
Grounds Programs – Prevention, Care and Treatment Malaria Program (mosquito nets distribution, research for a new vaccine, education, early testing in villages, preventative care for pregnant mothers, care) TB program (testing, care, ward, prevention, education, research and methods for follow up) HIV/AIDS Clinic (testing, consultations, support, community education, home based care …
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 …
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: