Chilima launches specialised clinic in Lilongwe: Malawi govt expects to cut costs of referrals to India and South Africa
Vice President Saulos Chilima has expressed hope that the opening of the privately owned state-of-the-art Uromed Clinic will help the Government of Malawi save resources on sending patients abroad to receive specialized treatment.
Chilima made the sentiments when he presided over the launch of the facility at a colourful ceremony that took place at Area 17 in Lilongwe where the clinic is located.
The Vice President emphasized that the opening of the clinic is a timely intervention in the provision of robust health services in Malawi.
“Therefore, the establishment of UROMED Clinic, which is a specialized private clinic for several medical fields, is a good step towards achieving this agenda. It is, therefore, imperative for us, as government, to support it in one way or another as a way of motivating others out there,” said Chilima.
The Vice President expressed optimism that the new facility will radically improve the quality of service and infrastructure for patients and staff both in the immediate future and in the years to come.
Chilima added that the government is particularly happy to note that Uromed Clinic is owned by a group of young Malawian doctors, stressing that this is a good example of complimenting the government work as well as creating employment for others.
“This is putting in practice the famous quote by John F. Kennedy that ‘ask not what your country will do for you but rather what you will do for your country’. It is also intriguing to learn that as a specialized medical Centre, the clinic has acquired state of the art medical equipment such as laser technology for kidney stones and bladder cancer treatment. This advanced treatment is currently not available in Malawi. Patients who required such treatment were being referred to India or South Africa,” said Chilima.
He emphasized that these are the initiatives the government and the private sector need to undertake if the country is to achieve agenda MW2063.
He added that by coming together, the young Malawian doctors have set a good example for other doctors and graduates to change their mindset that it is not always about seeking employment upon graduation.
“These fellow citizens have shown us that, as Malawians, we can come together and create bankable businesses that can help us move forward towards modernity and meaningful development. As we speak, apart job creation, this initiative has also reduced the health services demand gap in the country. Objective number 3 of the Malawi Health Sector Strategic Plan (2017-2022) advocates for improvement in the availability and quality of health infrastructure and medical equipment in Malawi,” said Chilima.
He commended Dr Thandie Mabedi and her entire team for setting up the facility.
Chilima further stated that the Tonse Alliance administration will continue strengthening the relationship between the government and the private sector through initiatives such as Euromed Clinic.
Meanwhile, the Vice President has assured the management of the clinic that it will consider its request for the allocation of a land where it can put up its own structures.
Mabedi said the concept was hatched after noting gaps and costs government incurs sending patients abroad to access specialised treatment.
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Chilima lies when he says this is a good example to young people to open their own businesses instead of looking for jobs. Does he think the owners of the clinic are fresh graduates? Where did they get the capital? Is government offering affordable finance to aspiring Malawians woth business ideas? The answer is a big no! These are Malawian doctors who earned their money abroad. It’s very difficult for a young Malawian graduate to venture into meaningful business other than going to to China to buy stuff for vending.
There’s absolutely nothing the DPP or Tonse government has done to spur real entrepreneurship
Koma a Malawi kupepela, what is the problem with the veep supporting a Malawi owned state of the art private clinic which will serve Malawians right here at home?
Its very commendable at all levels. Bravo bwana Veep.
This will not help poor Malawians while state vice president busy spending taxpayers money just to open private clinics.
Nyenkhwe yeni yeni iyi.
A whole Vice President went to open what? A clinic? Ha ha ha. This clearly shows the lack of progress with this Tonse government. They literally have nothing, have done nothing, are going to do nothing. The president has become a funeral tourist, while his vice opens clinics. Za mkutu ndithu. The worst first year of any presidency sizikuyenda
Its good development and it’s good for the government to support private sector but all that noise I thought is for public hospital where everyone can enjoy this service good for the rich
This is what we call development, we’ll done specialists and hope other medical specialists who went abroad will come back after hearing this good news. Am proud of you doctors. Make Malawi famous. Together we can.
Koma aMalawi tilipamavuto..
All this commotion and noise, kukatsagula clinic ya PRIVATE, are we serious?????
How many Malawians can afford to access services from this clinic?
This whole noise the Vice President is making should’ve been on state of the art of a government owned clinic accessed by all Malawians, not a few elite.
This opening ceremony is just a marketing company. A Chilima, tapangani zimenezi PQ zinthu za boma kwa a Malawi
Wait a minute, government want to provide land to this private entity? Then it should also provide land to me so I can start farming and to my brother so he can build houses for rent, he is into building. Govermnemt should set policies and not subsidise private ventures. The doctors should go to the bank for a load to buy their own land like rest of us do when we want capital. Chilima, I though you were an economist?
Having said that, good initiative young doctors. And good luck, sikuti mulowe pansi ngati mwai wathu
Mau otsiliza, docotalayu……………………………….number yake simunaike bwanji. Tipange apointment
MASM and mwaiwathu are prescription hospital’s. And very expensive. Honarable chilima we want a hospital where a poor can walk In get a first class treatment. This is a business to make money. We should not be proud of it. Upgrade government hospitals for the poor.
well done Thandi and fellow doctors very impressive to our country not always expecting foreigners to think for us.
Very proud of you young doctors.
Beautiful
Good job doctors! We hope you can add more rare health services in the near future. If you have any more pertinent requests , mfinyeni Chilima with them or any other responsible government official
is mwai wathu as pioneer in upscale medical provision thinking of advancements. I see Malawi advancing incrementally in the s]eviacialisesvservuce. We looking fiward to the heart surgery hospital already in the pipeline b4 the end of thus year. To manned by experienced proffessionals
Malawi in the right direction. Congratulations to fellow patriotic Malawians for thinking outside the box. Give them land and flexible loan to built their own as per their request. Then model it lIke Beit cure where the rich pay for the poor. Every has to have access to good health.
Our engineers wake up and do the same . Redesign our roads. We should stop relying on foreign companies. Bt city council needs intelligent people to work on the city. Current team have expired brains. The traffic is chaotic. Construction of building being approved without considering road expansion. Eg masauko chipembere.
Farmers. We need factories to process our harvests right here. Govt provide loans. Don’t rush to export Maize. Let’s make cornflakes from excess maize and export . More value than Maize. Same with beans rice cassava.
Let us model malawi around Martha Chizuma. In that way the country will change and development will be fast. Bembeke loses lots of tomatoes yet we can make puree. Malawi is rich but our mindset
Do they also have services for hair transplant and fixing Dazi? Asking for our dear minister Msungama kkkkk
Also save 400m by kk
good developmemt
This is very good news and the team of doctors should be commended.The Government must also borrow a leaf from these Joshua generation doctors to have specialised services in all the central hospitals.
But why out of all the well serviced areas in Lilongwe establish the hospital in Area 17 where the earth roads are impassable?
Brilliant stuff! Intellectuals using their endowments for the benefit of the Nation, providing critical health care services and desired employment!
Well done Doctors Thandie, Charles et al!
It’s a good idea. But do you think the rich and politicians like himself Chilima when they get sick will they go to that hospital? Definitely it’s a no, the reason why, psychologically they all know good health care facilities is abroad and not local health care. So they would rather spend there cash abroad we’re 80% they are sure they will be fine than doubting of their health wise locally . So we can say the hospital will be for middle and lower class, that is if they will be able to afford the costs, which still won’t be cheap at all. All the time even local made commodities are more expensive than imported ones, same applies to health care. Politics at its best.
Magufuli died at a local hospital. Things are changing, im telling you we have some very good doctors right here lacking the facilities to do the job. With such investment, you’ll realise that its better to spend right here for such treatments. They are equally capable.