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23/01/2025

THE FIGHT AGAINST CHOLERA BEGINS WITH MINDSET CHANGE

In support of the WASH initiatives of distributing soap, chlorine and water quality testing, the PHC Department is also currently rolling out Health talks on Cholera prevention at the hospital, around the catchment areas and markets.

This series of activities began on the 8th of January targeting the current cholera outbreak in the district and rain season which is also a high risk factor to Cholera spreading.

The initiative will help boost people's understanding on the importance of adherence to preventive measures and follow health practices at all times.

"Let's keep our communities safe, Prevent Cholera!!"

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16/01/2025

Cholera Preparedness

The WASH Officer together with Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs), have been implementing various activities in the catchment in ensuring the communities are safe and cholera free.

Some of the activities being implemented include: water quality testing, distribution of chlorine, hand-washing soap and water guard, health education and visiting of houses with no toilets and hand-washing facilities.

The cholera supplies have been supported by the District Health Office.

16/01/2025

PHC-Female Ward Corridor Construction

In November 2024, we started constructing a corridor or pathway connecting the PHC Department Offices and the Female Ward.

During the rainy season the pathway from PHC to Female Ward is usually wet and muddy making it slippery increasing the risk of falls among workers, clients and patients.

Because of such, we moved to construct this corridor to minimise the risk of falls as well as to give the hospital a new look.

We hope to complete this corridor by February 2025.

10/01/2025

Engagement Meeting with Kajoni Village Development Committees (VDCs) on Construction of Health Surveillance Assistant's House

The team from PHC visited the Kajoni Catchment Area, which has two VDCs, Bale and Kajoni. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the possibility of building a house for the Health Surveillance Assistant (HSA) in the catchment.

It should be mentioned that the community has already begun raising funds for the project through Kanakulela, it's principal. For the same project, the VDCs raised funds and molded 12,000 bricks; they are now attempting to add more bricks.

During the meeting a way forward was discussed in making the project a reality (more to come).

At the end, the PHC Director commended the VDCs for their effort and commitment in ensuring they take the lead on matters concerning them.

The meeting ended with a tour to check the land where the house will be built and also to check the bricks that have been molded.

08/01/2025

Katochi Clinic taking Shape!

Today, the PHC Director, Senior HSA & Maintenance Supervisor visited Katochi Clinic to check progress on construction of the clinic.

The clinic is at an advanced stage and we hope by June 2025 it should be complete.

The aim of the clinic is to provide preventive and promotive health services, however, it has been built as a health post to provide room for basic clinical and nursing services in the future.

08/01/2025

Katochi Maize Mill Kick-starts!

We managed to install a maize mill in Katochi which became operational in December 2024.

Katochi is one of the hardest to reach areas in Livingstonia. People in Katochi travel to chitimba and Lwatizi to access milling services.

We hope this development will help people in Katochi and Mahilu in saving their time and resources travelling long distances for milling services.

03/01/2025

Birthday Shout Out!

Happy Birthday to one of our Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs), Hellen Mhango.

Hellen is an HSA for the Thunda Catchment Area. She joined us last year, but she has been instrumental in community health programs.

We wish her a blessed birthday and all years ahead.

29/12/2024

Celebrating the Wedding of Mr. Arsene Mhoza

Today, join us as we celebrate the Holy matrimony of our very own Staff Arsene Mhoza who earlier today has wedded Naomi Chikuntha.

Mr. Mhoza has been an integral part of our PHC team, providing exceptional care and compassion in his field of Occupational Safety and Health. We're thrilled to celebrate this new chapter in his life.

To the happy couple, may your love continue to grow stronger with each passing day and always put God First in everything. May you always find joy, laughter, and adventure together.

Congratulations again, Mr & Mrs Arsene Mhoza!

23/12/2024

DGMH Says No to Home Deliveries!!

Today, at Chakaka, we hosted a community dialogue engaging the chiefs and the community at large; the aim was to address the issue of home deliveries, which are on the rise in the catchment area, especially in Chakaka.

The session helped highlight the problems and recommendations in addressing the issue. The community took the lead on facilitating the process through their chiefs.

One of the chiefs was quoted saying, "The penalties need to be adjusted to see fit that the community respects having pregnant women on a waiting period to go to the hospital." This was seconded by the fellow chiefs, highlighting solidarity against home deliveries by local leaders.

21/12/2024

Today at DGMH, the Family Planning and SBCC & Youth team hosted a Condom Distributor Training session for the youth from Mantchewe and Lwatizi catchments.

The sole reason was to help alleviate the cases of teenage pregnancy which are mostly backdated to the festive season and the target areas are also prevalent in HIV infection.

The youth have been tasked with the distribution of about a thousand pieces of condoms and also host social behaviour change communication activities, this will be sustained in the years to follow.

20/12/2024

PHC Department Awards Excellence

At the just ended PHC Team Building retreat the department awarded staff that were exceptional in different areas of work. A total of 13 staff members were awarded in various categories. Below are the categories and the awards

1. Life Time Achievement Award (35 years of service)
- Siphiwe Harawa (Senior HomeCraft Worker).

2. Long Term Service Award (23 years of service) - Hans Sawira (Community Nurse).

3. Long Term Service Award (22 years of service) - Juliana Soko (Nurse).

4. Most Hardworking Staff (2024) - Francis Nyanjagha (HSA).

5. Initiative Award (2024) - Loynah Nyirenda (WASH Officer).

6. Best Dressed Staff (2024) - Daniel Gwayi (HSA).

7. Best Report Writing Staff (2024) - Arsene Muhoza & Ernest Msukwa ( Occupational Health and Safety & Risk Management Interns).

8. The Most Impactful Program (2024) - Agriculture & Nutrition Program led by Chawanangwa Mhango (Agriculture & Nutrition Officer).

9. The Most Calm Staff (2024) - Modester Chapano (HomeCraft Worker).

10. The Most Energized Staff (2024) - Brian Banda (Social Behavior Change Communication & Youth Intern).

11. Best Time Keeper (2024) - Isaac Khonje (Shop Attendant).

12. Team Player (2024) - Success Mkalira (Senior HSA).

The PHC Director thanked all staff for their dedication and encouraged those who didn't receive awards to keep their heads high and keep working. On behalf of the Hospital Director, Dr Dennis Chauma thanked all staff for the dedication and hardwork.

20/12/2024

End of Year Team Building PHC Department Retreat!

Today, we held a departmental retreat at Maji Zuwa. The aim of the retreat was to celebrate all the hard work in 2024, to build connection and trust among staff and to reward staff for their dedication, hard work and commitment.

We began with short presentations on communication and community engagement, followed by different games, roles plays, award presentations and finalized with a mbuzi party.

The retreat attracted a total of 35 PHC department staff and 3 representatives from nursing, administration and clinical departments.

19/12/2024

Today, at Kaziwiziwi Coal Mine we conducted an engagement meeting with the Mine management on Occupational health / Risk management and TB which was a follow-up activity to set ground with the management based on the assessment which was conducted last week.

The team from DGMH had an opportunity to present the findings of the assessment and the required recommendations to the management. The management accepted all issues pointed out and agreed to take action as recommended.

Another segment was held with the miners on social behaviour change, using Theatre for Development to create TB awareness to help them understand the causes of the disease, its dangers and means of prevention. We involved the youth and volunteers to do this.

18/12/2024

Rabbit & Duck Farming at PHC Farm

We have commenced rabbit and duck farming at our PHC farm. We wish to continue expanding our scope in animal rearing.

17/12/2024

TB Screening at Kaziwiziwi Coal Mine

Following an Occupational Health and Safety assessment which was done a few days ago, the department arranged a TB screening activity for the coal mining workers.

The screening started with a health talk whereby 68 people attended, followed by the actual screening; which 54 people were screened, and 13 of them submitted sputum samples following the signs and symptoms that they presented.

The exercise will be followed by an engagement meeting with the management at Kaziwiziwi on Thursday.

13/12/2024

"DGMH Puts safety first for all!!!"

Today, The team of Occupational health & Safety / Risk management, TB officer, lab technician and SBCC went forth to Kaziwiziwi mine to assess issues of workers safety and the rising TB cases coming from the area.

We conducted health talks with 30 (3 female 27 male) miners on TB and work safety.

We further hosted dialogue sessions with the managers of the mine on safety (2 female and 2 males)

DGMH looks forward to hosting further amendments with the Mining management and Social behaviour change communication activities to address issues of safety and TB with the miners in the coming week.

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12/12/2024

PHC Biannual Meeting

Yesterday, on the 11th December 2024, we held a departmental meeting to appreciate progress from various sectors of the department for a period from July to November 2024.

All sections, including WASH, agriculture, nutrition, HIV/ART, environmental health, occupational health & safety, health promotion, maternal child health, and non-communicable diseases, just to mention a few, made presentations focusing on activities, achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

A lot of success has been recorded during the period. The PHC Director thanked everyone for the hard work and urged everyone to continue the hard work as we serve the communities.

The department will hold its team-building retreat at Maji Zuwa on 20th December 2024.

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Livingstonia
Rumphi

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https://davidgordonmemorialhospital.org/

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