Speaking during the handover ceremony of the houses to the community, PIH Executive Director Dr Luckson Dullie said the organization strives to improving people's living standards in the district. Dullie however appealed to the community to take care of the houses the organization has constructed.

“In our belief, health has a very wide definition, to us it is not just about absence of disease but when we are looking also at mental and social aspects it is connected to the work we do as PIH,” said Dullie pointing out that PIH not only aims at treating diseases but also reducing risk of illness.

Apart from building 16 houses, the organization also constructed a community centre hall and maintained boreholes.

Appreciating the initiative on behalf of Malawi Government, District Commissioner for Neno district Ali Phiri commended PIH for the support and love to the community.

“We are so thankful to Partners In Health for this support, as government we are also doing our part through the decent housing program,” said Phiri.

One of the beneficiaries Loliya Lufeyo said life was not easy after fire that destroyed everything hence the house that has been given to her by Partners In Health is like a miracle.

“I had nowhere to sleep, life was so hard. Now I can afford a smile, God has answered my prayer through Partners In Health,” she said.

Kaingilira Fire Response Initiative has cost Partners In Health about MK30 million.

Fire destroyed Kaingilira Village on 27th September 2015. About 52 houses were affected. Since then government and many organizations have been providing support to the affected families