By Rahim Abdul
Part of Mulanje District Hospital has been destroyed by a fire that broke out during the early hours of Sunday, causing significant damage to one section of the facility.
The incident occurred on night Saturday night into Sunday, raising concern among residents and health authorities in the district.
According to hospital spokesperson Peter Nasoni, the fire mainly affected the ward that accommodates patients suffering from tuberculosis (TB).
Nasoni confirmed that the blaze started at around 1:00 AM on Sunday, March 15, 2026, when most patients and staff were resting.
He, however, assured the public that no patients or hospital staff were injured during the incident.
Hospital authorities quickly responded to the emergency and managed to move patients from the affected ward to safer areas.
The swift response helped prevent the fire from spreading to other parts of the hospital building.
Although the flames damaged part of the infrastructure, the hospital management says services are continuing as arrangements are being made to accommodate affected patients.
Emergency responders and local authorities also assisted in containing the fire before it could cause further destruction.
Meanwhile, investigations are expected to be conducted to establish the exact cause of the fire, which remains unknown.
Hospital officials say assessments are underway to determine the extent of the damage and the support needed for repairs.
Mulanje District Hospital serves thousands of people in the district and authorities say restoring the damaged section will be treated as a priority.
