By Jones Gadama
In a significant boost to healthcare delivery in Neno District, Partners In Health (PIH) has handed over a state-of-the-art K452 million High Dependency Unit (HDU) to the Neno District Health Office.
The unit, equipped with cutting-edge medical technologies, aims to minimize referrals of critically ill patients to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, thereby saving lives and resources.
PIH Executive Director, Basimenye Nhlema, emphasized that the opening of the HDU underscores the organization’s commitment to providing quality healthcare to the people of Neno.
“We want to ensure that no life is lost due to lack of relevant health structures,” Nhlema said, urging health personnel to assist patients with dignity while taking care of the unit.
The HDU is a game-changer for Neno District, which has long struggled with limited access to quality healthcare.
According to Dr. Enock Ndarama, Neno District Director of Health and Social Services, the facility will not only save lives but also reduce the financial burden associated with referrals.
“This unit will help us save lives and resources, and we’re excited to have state-of-the-art medical technologies at our disposal,” Dr. Ndarama said.
Neno District Council Chairperson Councilor Joseph Chiphaliwali commended PIH for the timely intervention, noting that the project will ease referral operations, which have been hampered by the poor road network in the district.
“This project comes at a time when we need it most,” Chiphaliwali said, adding that, “We’ll no longer have to worry about transporting critically ill patients to Blantyre, which will undoubtedly save lives.”
The PIH’s investment in Neno District’s healthcare infrastructure is part of its broader commitment to strengthening the health system in the area.
The High Dependency Unit is a testament to PIH’s dedication to delivering quality healthcare to the people of Neno.
As the district continues to grapple with healthcare challenges, the PIH’s intervention is a welcome development that promises to improve health outcomes and save lives.
The unit will enable healthcare personnel to provide quality care to critically ill patients, improving health outcomes and saving lives.
With this new facility, Neno District is poised to take a significant step forward in providing quality healthcare to its residents.
