Zomba Central Hospital is a tertiary referral hospital in Zomba, Malawi.[1][2] It serves nearly 2 million people, referred from several hospitals in the Malawi districts, as well as from other parts of Malawi. The hospital also receives patients from several neighboring countries.[3][4][2][5]
| Mzuzu Central Hospital | |
|---|---|
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  Location of Zomba | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Zomba, Malawi |
| Coordinates | 15°23′13″S 35°19′09″E / 15.38694°S 35.31917°E |
| Organisation | |
| Funding | Public hospital |
| Type | District General, Teaching |
| Affiliated university |
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| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 410 |
| Helipad | No |
| History | |
| Opened | 1941 |
| Links | |
| Other links | List of hospitals in Malawi |
Location
editThe hospital is located in Zomba District.
Overview
editAs a public hospital of the former capital of Malawi, it serves as the main referral hospital for Southern and Central Region of Malawi. The hospital also provides health services to the local community.[6][7][2]
It has several ranges of health care services including inpatient and outpatient, as well as emergency care. It furthermore provides radiology, laboratory and child health services to all patients. The hospital also has specialized clinics for each specialised patient. The hospital implements a comprehensive quality assurance system that is well monitored and reviewed regularly to make sure that high quality standards are being maintained.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Likaka, Raphael (2024-01-13). "Zomba Central Hospital ambulance in road accident, five people injured Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ a b c d Likaka, Raphael (2023-07-09). "Zomba Central Mental Hospital hit by low funding, shortage of staff Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Chimjeka, Rebecca (2024-01-06). "Audit findings expose Zomba Central Hospital". The Times Group. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Rea, Carissa (2019-04-15). "Zomba Central Hospital: A Struggle". Villages in Partnership. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Mkandawire, Lucky (2023-08-26). "Government to freecentral hospitals | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Establishment of an interdisciplinary casualty unit at Zomba C. Hospital". hospitalpartnerships.org. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Establishment of an interdisciplinary casualty unit at Zomba C. hospital". hospitalpartnerships.org. Retrieved 2024-03-17.