The Halls of Kamuzu Central Hospital

By Malawi Project | August 4, 2007 | Comments Off

Not All Days Bring Success Editor’s Note: The following story played out in the largest hospital in the capital city of Lilongwe, Kamuzu Central Hospital. Reporting is Renee, a 3rd year Australian Medic Student. She had come to Malawi for the summer to work with the Malawi Project. Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH), is a 1,000-bed, […]

Was That What I Thought It Was?

By Malawi Project | July 30, 2007 | Comments Off

At first no one noticed the boy standing beside the road to Lilongwe. Then all of a sudden just as they were passing the spot where he was standing everyone did a double take. “What was that,” seemed to erupt from nearly every voice at the same moment. The question really did not need […]

Inside Bottom Hospital

By Malawi Project | July 27, 2007 | Comments Off

Bottom Hospital sits in the old trading center portion of Lilongwe Town, a short distance from the big mosque, and just east of the Lilongwe River. Highway M-1 passes a block to the north and the visitor passing through town may miss it entirely. It must have derived its name because it sits at […]

Shipley Continues Service To Africa

By Malawi Project | July 22, 2007 | Comments Off

Many people seek ways to assist the people of Malawi. This interest often lasts for a short period of time then they move on to the next point of interest. It is unusual in any international aid setting to find those who get involved for the long term and remain committed to one place […]