As part of giving back to the community Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) students took a step beyond their studies to spread compassion and support at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) and Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH).
Armed with kindness and a heart for service, the students swept through the surrounding, bringing cheer and essential supplies to the guardians at the Paediatric Special Ward at QECH and Surgical Ward at KCH.
Isaac Visakose Kamfozi, President of the KUHeS Student Representative Council (SRC), explained that the donation aligns with their commitment to serve the healthcare facilities that play a crucial role in their training.
“These wards are where we conduct our practicals, and we noticed that many of our patients and their families are very much in need. So, we organized ourselves into various groups to contribute to this cause,” he stated.
Mary Moyo, Deputy in Charge of the Pediatric Special Care Ward, expressed her gratitude for the students’ contributions and their commitment to service at both QUECH and KCH.
“We are thankful for this donation because we receive patients from diverse backgrounds. When donations arrive, it brings us joy. We also appreciate their initiative in cleaning around the hospital. Cleanliness needs to start from the outside, and we are proud of these future professionals,” she said.
Sellina Mangame, a guardian of one of the young patients, thanked the students for their generous gesture and called on other community members to follow suit.
“I am very grateful for this donation; many of us here are struggling. We encourage others to emulate what these students have done,” she said.
The students contributed an assortment of items, including sugar, toilet paper, washing and bathing soap, along with soya pieces, all aimed at easing the challenges faced by families caring for children in the ward.
This initiative not only highlights the compassion and social responsibility of KUHeS students but also reinforces their commitment to serving the community as they prepare for their future roles in healthcare.