Easter time in Katondwe
We spent Easter time in Katondwe on common reflection, cordiality, peace and joy.
We wish everyone what's best.
Mission in Katondwe Hospital
Medical, educational and social aid
For 60 years now, we have been providing medical, educational and social aid in Zambia, a country in the southern part of Africa. However, the functioning of the Katondwe Mission Hospital would not be possible without the committed local personnel and great support from our Friends from all over the world.
The daily challenges of the hospital operations in Africa
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We spent Easter time in Katondwe on common reflection, cordiality, peace and joy.
We wish everyone what's best.
DEAR FRIENDS OF THE MISSION HOSPITAL IN KATONDWE For many years you have shown us great understanding and have been actively involved in the development of the missionary work. Our Katondwe hospital has benefited from your generous work in the past year. That is why, once again, we humbly extend our hands to you with confidence, counting on your help. And what's going on? It is a new ultrasound (ultrasound) machine. At the moment, we have only one working ultrasound machine.
Czytaj dalejWe are just adding our 200th post on Instagram. For two years we have been informing our followers about people, events and changes in Katondwe. Thanks to social media you can be close to us and our patients every day. Your presence and support are priceless for us.
Czytaj dalejAs the new tax season begins, there comes a great opportunity to help those in need. Everyone can donate 1.5% of their tax to a public benefit organization of their choice. This year, we have an honor to cooperate with the Pro Spe charity once more and together we will collect funds for the hospital in Katondwe.
Czytaj dalejNot a day goes by in Katondwe without us having to face difficult, often unpredictable situations. Every day, people in serious condition come to our hospital and require immediate help. We diagnose and treat various cases – for example limb injuries and chronic diseases. However, the african population must deal with another type of threat - infectious diseases, which are an extremely serious and frequent problem, especially in this part of the world.
Czytaj dalejThe boy was hospitalized due to a snake bite; unfortunately, there was skin necrosis. It was necessary to decide about skin transplantation. The recovery process after transplantation usually takes some time. However, the most important thing is that the patient's current state of health is good.
Though it's hard to believe, 2023 is slowly coming to an end. Time passes quickly, especially here in Katondwe, where there is always plenty of work to do and the number of people in need is constantly increasing. The end of this year is extremely intense for us, but we keep in mind that it is most importantly a time of joyful waiting for Christmas. Amidst all our busy activities we take a moment to reflect and briefly summarize this year.
Czytaj dalejChristmas is near. It’s a time of miracles, hopes and wishes. We also have many plans on how to improve our hospital and one of these big dreams is coming true as the building of a radiology block has jus started! This is wonderful and long awaited news for the staff and patients of the Katondwe Hospital.
Czytaj dalejWe always look forward to the visits of guests to Katondwe, but our latest meeting was particularly anticipated by both our hospital staff and patients. In November we were hosting specialists from Poland, who came to us as part of an orthopedic project. It was a brief visit that lasted only two days, though it was an extremely intense time!
Czytaj dalejVisits of people from Poland and from all around the world are slowly becoming a tradition in our hospital. We always look forward to these visits and wait with great excitement for interesting conversations, new experiences and, most importantly, joint work and learning. One thing is certain though – the time spent with our guests,
Czytaj dalejFuture goals
Unfortunately, our Hospital’s needs for medical supplies and equipment are very high. As our resources are severely limited, we are trying to face the subsequent challenges in a proper order. The most urgent needs are secured thanks to your contributions to our specific fundraisers.
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How we help - a few words about Katondwe hospital
For 60 years, the Katondwe Mission Hospital has been providing medical help to the people of Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe in Africa. As one of very few medical centres within 250 kilometres, it provides the local population with free medical care in several wards: paediatrics, internal medicine (female and male), gynaecology and obstetrics, and palliative care. A professional operating theatre and a diagnostic imaging lab (ultrasound, X-ray) are available for our patients. We also have a GP outpatient surgery, where many preventive and educational actions are organised on an ongoing basis. We also organise field medical programmes, which allow us to reach out to those in need who cannot come on their own to the hospital .
The Katondwe Mission Hospital is run by the nuns from the Congregation of Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (Siostry Służebniczki Starowiejskie) from Poland. Thanks to their work, it continues to develop, providing medical care at the highest possible level. Our hospital may admit up to 100 patients simultaneously. We are still looking for new solutions to improve the health care for the people of the Luangwa Valley.
Through our eyes
"My visit to the Katondwe Hospital, albeit short, has left its mark on me forever. I am delighted that, thanks to the support of the company I work for, I have been able to visit the place and install a new power generator at the hospital. I know it is a drop in the ocean of the Sacred Heart’s needs, but I am also aware of the joy that every piece of support, however small, brings to them".Jacek Karolak, TME employee
Through our eyes
"My stay at Katondwe was one of the most important experiences in my life. I had the unique opportunity to not only see first-hand how the hospital is run on a daily basis and to directly support its work. Everything I experienced here, every single encounter, conversation and story will stay with me for a long time. I’ve brought a piece of this place back here, in my heart, and I’m glad that I could leave some part of me there in exchange."Dorota, TME Projekt Katondwe
Through our eyes
"As always, life has quite rapidly and accurately verified my idea about this place. The hospital is big, hires lots of medical and technical staff and every single day helps over two hundred patients including children, pregnant women, victims of traffic accidents or people bit by wild animals. Can you imagine that the entity got connected to the electricity grid only two years ago? Honestly, I can't. I enormously respect the work of the hospital's management, their unconditional devotion and sacrifice. I am glad I could have the experience of working there and that I could help. Now, being back in Poland, I can better understand the hospital's reality so I can tailor our actions accordingly to what the institution needs."Wiktor, TME Projekt Katondwe
Through our eyes
"I came to the mission in Katondwe in 1990. Since then, the hospital has developed a lot thanks to our hard work. We can now offer beds for more than 100 additional patients – it is a lot, but still not enough to meet the medical needs in our area. During this time, we have also launched a hospital daycare centre for children and a branch of the nursing school."Sister Mirosława Góra – a surgeon, Director of the Hospital
Become our Friend
Thanks to the support of our Donors, we are able to help our patients at a constantly higher level.
If you want to, you can get involved in the missionary work in various ways: