Tag Archives: Balaka District Hospital

Drug shortage hits Balaka District Hospital

Balaka District Hospital has been hit by drug shortage. Balaka District Health Officer (DHO) Bertha Maseko has told The Daily Times of Tuesday, March 24, 2015 that the drug shortage has been there over the past two months. “We are … Continue reading

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A jaundiced baby in CCH phototherapy facility

On 19th september, Comfort Community Hospital (CCH) received a referal case from Balaka District Hospital. A newly born Tabitha Mang’anda, at birth on september 15 was diagnosed with jaundice and sepsis. The baby was right away placed in a bacterial … Continue reading

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The twins in the CCH’s Kangaroo Mother Care facility

Eliza James gave a premature birth to fraternal twins; a boy and a girl on 30th August at Balaka District Hospital. Eliza who hails from Traditional Authority Makwangwala gave birth only after 28 weeks of pregnancy. They were earlier in … Continue reading

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Two Balaka women give birth to triplets

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