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In southern Malawi, and precisely in Balaka, Father Mario Pacifici, Monfort missionary, arrived here thirty five years ago and founded with Cesare Castelli the "Andiamo Youth Cooperative Trust" which now has nearly 700 workers. The Cooperative operates within four areas of development:- People find jobs in the 33 activities of Andiamo, including health care, education, vocational training, construction, agriculture, mechanics, sports, and last but not the musical one. Precisely in this context born the Alleluya Band, a band created in 1978 as a church choir and now became the point of musical reference throughout Malawi. Our representative in Italy is Orizzonte Malawi onlus, that use the valuable collaboration of many associations:
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Category Archives: Health Care
Lewis Likupe Laid to Rest
It is with great sadness that we announce another unexpected loss. Mr. Lewis Likupe, our Ophthalmologist, died on Monday (Sept. 1st) after developing a severe case of Malaria. He was laid to rest at Zammimba Village near Balaka on Tuesday (Sept. … Continue reading
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Tagged Comfort Vision, Dr. Giusseppe Perbellini, Lewis Likupe, Zammimba
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Filling Teeth Again
It is extremely difficult to find items needed for our Dental Department here in Malawi. After a two year search, we were finally able to find some key items needed to fill teeth. So our dentist, Aaron Mafuta pictured above, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Mafuta, Comfort Community Hospital
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Emmanuele Mwale Laid to Rest
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Mwale, our Chief Clinical Officer. He died last Friday night (8 August) from complications after suffering from a stroke in the early morning and was laid to rest … Continue reading
Welcome to our new Human Resource Manager!
We are pleased to announce that we have hired a Human Resource Manager named Montfort Chiwaya. He has Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management and a Masters in Business Administration – which is a fantastic educational combination for Comfort … Continue reading
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Tagged Comfort Community Hospital, Montfort Chiwaya
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Visitors from Franklin University Switzerland
Dr. Armando Zanecchia, Professor of Political Science and International Management at Franklin University Switzerland, brought 12 of his students to Comfort Community Hospital Wednesday for a tour. He and the students spent a couple of hours touring all of the departments … Continue reading
The Franklin University Switzerland Group Visit is Eye Opening
The visit by the professor and students from Franklin University Switzerland to Andiamo on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 has revealed how intense is the service of Andiamo to the community of Balaka and Malawi as a whole. The fifteen-member group, … Continue reading
Annual Patient Volumes Shoot at CCH
A comparison of patient volumes year over year at Comfort Community Hospital is showing a steady dramatic increase. In 2012, we treated 22,251 patients, in 2013 we treated 34,354 patients, and in the first half of this year we have … Continue reading
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Tagged Comfort Community Hospital, Jill Claus, outpatient
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Welcome Henry Banda
A new clinician has joined us! He is replacing Khumbo Kasamba who only stayed in Balaka for a couple of months before he decided he wanted to return to the city. Henry Banda joins us from Liwonde Distrtict Hospital where … Continue reading
Guardians satisfied with Services at Comfort Clinics
Guardians interviewed on Thursday, June 26, 2014 have said they are satisfied with the services at Comfort Clinics. The guardians are happy mainly with the availability of drugs. “When we come here, we are sure that our kids will be … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, News from Malawi
Tagged Alleluya Band, Comfort Clinics, Fr.Mario Pacifici
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