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Thanks to the help of our Donors and Friends, the everyday challenges we have to face become much easier – thank you! See what’s new.

  • Learning, Practice and First Hospital Experiences ❤️

    Sister Mirosława with a group of nursing students who are currently completing their clinical placements at Katondwe Mission Hospital. This is a valuable time for intensive learning, gaining practical experience and getting to know the everyday work of a hospital.

    In the photo, the students are preparing for scheduled procedures – ready to observe, learn and gradually gain the practical experience that will form the foundation of their future professional careers.

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  • There are people whose presence changes the world — quietly, without seeking recognition, simply by loving. ❤️

    Sr. Elino is one of those people.

    We want to share with you a truly special and deeply moving moment.

    On September 26th, our beloved Sr. Eleonora Kapita will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee — 75 years of religious life.

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  • Dear Friends, It is thanks to you that we can take another step towards physiotherapy in Katondwe. We are starting to build! ❤️

    With immense gratitude, we are happy to share that PLN 70,147 was raised through our Pomagam.pl fundraiser for the physiotherapy project at Katondwe!

    We would like to thank every person who supported the fundraiser, shared information about it, and became part of this initiative.

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  • A Wonderful Doctor, Another Important Chapter in Katondwe’s Story

    At the end of July and beginning of August, Dr Dariusz Bednarski, an anaesthesiologist, joined the team at Katondwe Mission Hospital.
    He not only did an excellent job, but also became a valued part of our team. He worked closely with our staff, shared his knowledge and experience, and every day gave something that cannot be measured in numbers: his time, his expertise, and his willingness to help.

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  • Two Doctors, One Shared Mission – To Help

    July and the beginning of August was a truly special time at Katondwe Mission Hospital. We were privileged to welcome two outstanding medical specialists to our team – Dr. Monika Krzyżanowska, anesthesiologist and Dr. Joanna Niemunis-Sawicka, radiologist. Both arrived with what is most valuable in medicine: knowledge, experience, and a genuine willingness to help.From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank Dr. Monika Krzyżanowska and Dr. Joanna Niemunis-Sawicka for their time, dedication, professionalism, and kindness.

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  • Dedicated to Their Patients – An Extraordinary Team in Katondwe

    We have just completed an incredibly intensive week of work with an exceptional team – anesthesiologist Dr. Sara and orthopedic surgeons from Afrquia Foundation Dr. Szymon, Dr. Andrzej, and Dr. Tomasz. From early morning until late in the evening, they worked tirelessly in the operating theatre, providing care to those who needed it most.

    They gave our patients their time, knowledge, expertise, support, and, above all, their hearts.

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  • Support that truly makes a difference

    In June, we had the great pleasure of welcoming radiologist Kajetan Charzewski to the hospital in Katondwe. With his knowledge, experience, and commitment, he provided tremendous support to the team in their daily work in radiology.

    Kajetan – thank you so much for your time, support, presence, and for the heart you put into everything you have done for the hospital 💙

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  • Activities aimed at improving safety and caring for the shared environment were organized at the hospital in Katondwe.

    In recent days, fire safety training was conducted with the participation of hospital staff. The purpose of the training was to remind participants of safety procedures, proper responses in emergency situations, and to raise awareness about protecting the lives and health of patients and staff.

    A hospital clean-up day was also held under the slogan “Keep Katondwe Clean.”

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  • In Katondwe, the progress of the construction of housing for the hospital medical staff is becoming more and more visible.

    We would like to thank the Friends of Katondwe for their presence, support, and belief in this project. It is thanks to you that this construction is truly becoming a reality.

    Although the beginnings were difficult due to the rocky ground, today we can clearly see the results of the enormous work carried out on site. Proper housing conditions mean not only greater comfort of living, but also real support for the medical team who care for the health of patients every single day.

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  • Polio campaign

    Polio campaign – poster. In April, vaccinations were carried out alongside educational activities aimed at raising community awareness about the importance of immunization. Our nurses went door-to-door in nearby villages, speaking with families, explaining the value of prevention, and addressing questions about vaccine safety.

    This direct outreach helped reach many people and encouraged participation in the vaccination program.

Future 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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What we do?

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.

  • 1963

    The year of the hospital launch
  • 2000

    hospitalised patients per year
  • 4000

    outpatient consultations per year
  • 500

    the number of bandage rolls used per month
  • 240

    the number of drip infusions which need to be administered each month
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