Rev John Chilembwe Hospital

01/04/2026

27/03/2026

Day Four of the Polio Campaign: A Heartfelt Thank You to All! 💙

As we wrap up four days of the Polio Vaccination Campaign, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made this possible. The success of this campaign is a direct result of the hard work, dedication and teamwork from our HSAs, social mobilizers, district team national supervisors and most importantly, the people of Phalombe.

Your commitment and support have been truly inspiring. Together, we have taken a giant step toward ensuring a healthier future for our children and community.

We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved and we look forward to continuing this important mission with all of you in the next round.

Tithese Poliyo M'malawi!

26/03/2026

Day 3 of the Polio Vaccination Campaign

The third day of the Polio Vaccination Campaign has been highly productive, with remarkable progress made in several key areas.

1. EOC Meetings at District and Health Facility Levels:
Both the District and Health Facility levels held efficient Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meetings today. These sessions provided an opportunity to review our successes, address the challenges encountered, and refine our strategies to overcome any obstacles. The ongoing collaboration between teams has been outstanding, ensuring that our campaign stays on track and focused on reaching our goals.

2. Supervision of Vaccination Teams:
The vaccination teams are under continuous supervision to ensure that the vaccination process is carried out smoothly, safely, and in accordance with all guidelines. Our dedicated supervisors are actively monitoring the teams, offering support, and ensuring that the vaccines are administered accurately and efficiently.

3. Community Sensitization in Hard-to-Reach Areas:
A key part of this campaign is educating the community, especially in remote and hard-to-reach areas. Our teams have been conducting extensive community sensitization activities, informing residents about the importance of the polio vaccine and addressing any concerns or misconceptions. This effort has been crucial in ensuring that people understand the significance of the campaign and are willing to participate.

4. Door-to-Door Vaccination Efforts:
One of the critical strategies to ensure full coverage is the door-to-door vaccination approach. Today, vaccination teams went from house to house, providing the polio vaccine directly to children in their homes. This method ensures that even children who may not have access to fixed vaccination sites are still protected. By reaching every household, we’re making sure that no child is left behind in this fight against polio.

Our Mission:
We remain committed to reaching every child with the polio vaccine, including those in the most challenging and underserved areas. The focus is clear: no child should miss out on this life-saving vaccination, and every effort is being made to ensure that all children are protected.

Viva Phalombe!
Together, we’re making a lasting impact. Let’s keep the momentum going and ensure a polio-free future for our children. 🔥

25/03/2026

On today's MBC news Phalombe polio campaign launch 🔥

25/03/2026

Day 2 of Polio Vaccination Campaign

Our goal remains clear—reaching every child, and we are utilizing every strategy to make that happen.

Key activities today include:

Morning EOC Coordination meetings at both the facility and district level to ensure seamless operations.

Door-to-Door Vaccination Ensuring that no child is left behind by vaccinating at their doorstep.

Community Mobilization Engaging local leaders and the community to increase awareness and encourage participation.

Supervision We have both district supervisors and national supervisors overseeing the campaign to ensure high-quality implementation and address any challenges on the ground.

With continuous supervision and community involvement, we are confident that we will meet our target and protect our children from polio.

25/03/2026

24/03/2026

24/03/2026

Successful Launch of Novel Oral Polio Vaccine (nOPV) Campaign

24 March 2026

We are proud to announce the successful launch of the Novel Oral Polio Vaccine (nOPV) campaign today at Nalingula Primary school. This marks the beginning of a crucial oral vaccination campaign targeting children aged 10 years and below, aimed at strengthening polio prevention efforts and protecting child health across the district.

The event was graced by the Council Chairperson, who attended as the Guest of Honour. Also in attendance were the District Commissioner, Mr. Yobu Gama, Paramount Chief Dr. Kaduya, and members of the District Health Management Team (DHMT).

In her remarks, Paramount Chief Dr. Kaduya urged parents, guardians, and community leaders to ensure that all eligible children are vaccinated during the campaign, which will run from 24 March 2026 to 27 March 2026. She also called on the community to warmly welcome the Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs), who will be conducting door-to-door visits throughout the campaign period.

24/03/2026

Mfumu yayikulu Kaduya ya m'boma la Phalombe yapempha makolo kuti apite ndi ana awo kukalandira katemera wa Polio.

Iwo ayankhula izi pa mwambo okhazikitsa kampeni yopereka katemera wothana ndi matenda a Polio omwe akuperekedwa kwa ana osapyola zaka khumi.

Olemba Thumbiko Nyirongo, Phalombe

23/03/2026

Adindo a zaumoyo m'boma la Phalombe apempha mafumu komanso atsogoleri azipembedzo kuti atenge mbali polimbikitsa anthu zakufunika kwa katemera wa poliyo.

M'neneri wa ofesi ya zaumoyo m'bomali, a Happy Chawinga, wati ngati atsogoleriwa sakhala patsogolo, ntchito yopereka katemera singayende bwino ndipo ichi n'chifukwa chake apereka pempholi.

Iwo anena izi lero pomwe amafotokozera olemba nkhani a m'bomali za ntchito yopereka katemera wa poliyo yomwe iyambe mawa pa 24 mpaka pa 27 March 2027.

Wapampando wa komiti yoona zachipembedzo m'boma la Phalombe, Sheikh Abdul Sitolo, wati atsogoleri azipembedzo ayamba kale kufotokozera anthu zakufunika koti ana alandire katemerayu.

Mwana aliyense yemwe ali ndi zaka zosaposera 10 ndi yemwe akuloledwa kulandira katemerayu yemwe ndiwodonthetsera mkamwa, ndipo ana 161, 750 akuyembezereka kulandira katemerayu m'boma la Phalombe.

(by Ronnex Chiwanda -Phalombe:03/23/26)
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23/03/2026

Ofesi ya zaumoyo m'boma la Phalombe yapempha atolankhani kuti atathandizire pofalitsa uthenga okhudza za kuopsa kwa nthenda ya Poliyo.

Ofalitsa nkhani pa chipatala cha Rev. John Chilembwe, a Happy Chawinga ati pali zipembezo zina zomwe zimalesa anthu awo kulandila katemera.

"Poliyo ndi nthenda yoopsa yomwe imalumalisa ziwalo ndipo ilibe mankhwala, komwa mwana atha kutetezedwa ngati walandira katemera, ndi udindo wanu atolankhani kuthetsa zikhulupiliro zoipazi," atero a Chawinga.

Iwo anena izi pomwe bomali likuyembekezera kuyamba kampeni ya katemera wa poliyo pa 24 mpaka 27 March, ndipo ana 161, 750 osadusa zaka 10 ndiomwe akuyembekezera kulandila katemerayi.

(Wolemba: Maggie Tembo-Correspondent)