By Shaffie A Mtambo
In a move to improve the lives of children with disabilities in Malawi, World Vision has donated wheelchairs and medical equipment valued at $378,577 (K643 million). The donation, which includes 340 wheelchairs, will be distributed to various health centers and hospitals across the country.
Deputy Minister of Health, Noah Chimpeni, commended World Vision for their generosity, stating that the donation is timely and aligns with the government’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Malawi National Disability Act.
Chimpeni expressed gratitude for World Vision’s commitment to working with the poor and oppressed, and acknowledged the government’s role as a partner in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable communities, especially those with disabilities.
The donation will benefit 4,700 children with disabilities, along with their caregivers, in districts such as Mzimba North, Kasungu, Dowa, and Ntchisi. World Vision’s Director of Operations, Charles Chimombo, emphasized the organization’s commitment to promoting access to services for children living with disabilities in the country.
The medical supplies will be distributed to 20 district hospitals, 20 health centers, and two referral hospitals: Kamuzu Central Hospital and Mzuzu Central Hospital.This donation will significantly improve healthcare and accessibility for people with disabilities in Malawi.
