KUHeS Funeral Parlor launches Mpumulo Policy

The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) Funeral Parlour has entered into a partnership with Smile Life that so the introduction of Mpumulo Funeral Policy Cover.

Mpumulo Policy is a comprehensive family funeral plan that is uniquely designed for individuals with a discerning approach to planning and a genuine concern for the well-being of their families.

Speaking during the function KUHeS Vice Chancellor Professor MacPherson Mallewa said since its inception, this initiative has not only served as an income-generating activity nor a new chapter for KUHeS, but a representation of   commitment to serve our community with compassion, dignity, and respect.

“As we all know, the mandate for public universities to be self-sustaining is not merely a regulatory requirement; it is a call to innovation and service. The launch of our Funeral Parlour was driven by this very spirit—a desire to honour those we serve while ensuring the sustainability of our beloved university.

“In this endeavour, we have embraced the core values that define us: empathy, care, and respect for the families we support during some of their most challenging times,” he said.

Concurring with the VC, KUHeS Funeral Parlour Administrator Enita Dinnot said the policy offers a unique service in that the policy offers a premium refund every five years on unclaimed policies.

“Policy cover – there is a three-month waiting period from date of subscription.

All persons over the age of 6 months and under 70 years of age are eligible for cover. Exclusions apply to death by suicide or hazardous activities. Clients will receive 20% of their total monthly premiums of the policy for that 5-year-period,” she said.

Smile Life Chief Executive Officer Beatrice Mangwana expressed optimism that the partnership will reduce the pain and expense uncertinities that come with death.

“We hope this partnership will help people make prior plans for death. Even in death we ought to experience dignity and care,” she said.

Rserve Bank of Malawi, Director of Pensions and Insurance Paul Nyirenda said the Mpumulo Policy Launch will increase insurance services and will help promote a planning culture in events such as death.

Mpumulo a vernicular term which essentially means “a feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced, the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)… assistance in time of difficulty…”.