Malawi
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Health and Nutrition
In Malawi, the patient-to-doctor ratio in Malawi is 0.12 to 1000. Access to essential medical services is very low especially for people in rural areas
What We Do
- Support immunizations
- Provide transportation
- Provide equipment
- Sponsor mobile clinics
- Youth-friendly services
- Home-based care
Our Health & Nutrition programme at a glance
Mosquito nets
We have distributed over 20,000 free mosquito nets to date, preventing malaria and promoting quality of life for over 25,000 people
Immunizations
We have supported the provision of vitamin A supplements, deworming and treatment for over 600 children to date
Rehabilitation of severely malnourished children
Urunji has facilitated the rehabilitation of 74 severely malnourished children
Reproductive health education and support
We provide training for peer educators and facilitate provision of reproductive health services such as family planning
Cholera response
At the peak of cholera in Malawi, Urunji responded through the provision of essential medicines and hand-washing facilities
Covid response
Urunji also responded to Covid with personal protective equipment, hand-washing facilities and educational materials