Monday, 19 January 2015 is the Busiest at CCH
Monday, 19 January 2015 is the busiest day at Comfort Community Hospital (CCH) after treating 331 children beating the record of 283 set in April 2014. According to the records at CCH, the busiest months of the year at CCH have just started. This is so mostly due to malaria and respiratory infections (due to […]
Invitation to the Dinner of the Poor
It is official. The Dinner for the Poor is on. You are invited to the Dinner on 31 January for the poor with the aim to support our Comfort Community Hospital in the year 2014, treated over 60,000 patients, 70% of whow were children. According to Emanuele Todeschini, Orizzonte Malawi president, in attendance will be Fr […]
CCH Treats Over 60, 000 in 2014
Comfort Community Hospital (CCH) treated 63,457 patients in 2014. In 2013, CCH treated only 34,354 patients. Out of the 63,457 patients treated, 71% (45,279) were children who get medication for free. However the delay in upgrading the facility to a full community hospital is robbing the hospital of its graduated nurses as they are going […]
Andiamo Alive
While two of our pillars are on holiday (Social Development, and Culture and Sports), the other two are giving their services to the community. A visit to Comfort Community Hospital which falls under the Healthcare pillar, shows that many people are accessing our services. At Andiamo Education Institutions (AEI), they expect a full house next […]
Low Turnout at Andiamo Secondary School
Classes resumed on Monday at our Andiamo Secondary School as second term begins but only a few students have so far turned up. Out of a possible 250 students, only 160 are present. We may blame the heavy rains for this turn up but the economic hardships that come with the month of January cannot […]
Supper for the Poor on 31 January
Some thousands miles away from home, Orizzonte Malawi Onlus has organized what is called “the Supper for the Poor” in Italy to raise funds for Comfort Community Hospital in Balaka. According to the communication from Orizzonte Malawi Onlus, the event will be held on Saturday, 31 January at Cascina San Carlo in Bergamo. Orizzonte Malawi […]
The week in pictures
There have been a lot of activities in all the four pillars of Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust for the past six days. As we break for a weekend, below are pictures showing what has happened so far… By P.K.B
Out Clinic Day for Kandatsitsi
On Wednesday, 26 November 2014 was the day Comfort Community Hospital staff went to Kapandatsitsi for an Out clinic session. Among the staff, was Dr. Gabriele Falagiani of Pang’onopang’ono Onlus, a long time volunteer of Andiamo Trust. Hundreds receive treatment as this happens once in a while. By P.K.B
The Patient Volumes at CCH Increase
Records at Comfort Community Hospital (CCH) show that there have been the biggest changes in patient volumes that have taken place. For example, total patients treated at the hospital in all departments and clinics increased to 5,950 in October compared to 4,967 in Sept. This is a 68% increase in patient volumes compared to October last year […]
Mphipe Lodge to Open Soon
The waiting is almost over. Mphipe Lodge at Cape Maclear in Mangochi will open its doors in the next few days. So far we have licences for both lodging and restaurant. At Mphipe Lodge, you will enjoy the friendly community of the locals and its beautiful sunset. While enjoying the beauty of Cape Maclear with […]