Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda on Tuesday cheered Thyolo-thaboni road accident survivors admitted at Trinity Hospital in Nsanje District.
She hailed the facility for complementing the government’s effort in promoting health services delivery in the country.
The accident happened on Sunday, with eight people dying on the spot and one at the facility while others have been referred to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre.
The minister said she appreciates the challenges the hospital is facing, including a shortage of staff, adding that the government will introduce incentives for health personnel to work in rural areas like Fatima.
She then revealed that the government has purchased health equipment which will be shared with CHAM facilities.
Principal Administration officer at the facility, William Allan asked the minister to help in beefing up the facility with health workers.
The Minister also visited the Osiyana Health facility where she assured the community that it will be upgraded to the community rural health centre.
By Robert Nayeja, MANA
