At the Katondwe Mission Hospital, every day brings new challenges. Our reality is full of very tough moments, when we feel powerless, intertwined with the times that give us great satisfaction from the help we have provided. It is a great joy and a commitment for the future. We want to provide our patients with constant care of the highest possible standard and to constantly improve the conditions in the Hospital. Usually, the reality of life in Africa, in Zambia, is very different from the standards and convenience we know. Nevertheless, we make sure to end each day with a sense of a job well done and gratitude for all the good that has occurred. Of course, it would not be possible without the support of our Donors, for which we are very grateful.
S. Edyta sets up the central line insertion Czytaj dalej
27 Mar 2022
Doctor Ula and doctor Sara in Katondwe
For three weeks, we are hosting in Katonde Mission Hospital doctor Ula Dryja (a paediatrician) and doctor Sara Woźniak (an anaesthesiologist). The doctors have their hands full right from day one, when comprehensive assistance was needed during a c-section followed by full care for the new-born baby. Ula works in paediatrics field all the time, while Sara is deeply engaged in anaesthesiologic tasks. They complement each other in their work. We have received some medicines and small equipment from them.
We are happy to share the news that a shipment of medical equipment from Poland arrived at Katondwe Mission Hospital on February 23. The pandemic has thwarted plans with an earlier pallet shipment, but we have succeeded 😊, the equipment is already at the hospital. Thanks to the Polish Medical Mission Association for organizing the shipment.
Our gentlemen have their hands full to properly prepare the equipment for operation.
Sometimes it is difficult to express thankfulness for the kindness, which comes from you.
The young people who study the difficult and beautiful profession of nursing at the Katondwe Mission Hospital spontaneously decided to help an orphaned child from our community in Katondwe. Their empathetic approach to the problem and their genuine concern let them very quickly organise a fundraiser to secure the orphan's vital needs and to purchase a supply of milk for the baby. Once again, they showed that their decisions are guided by a genuine desire to do good and to help those in need.
We are very proud of them!
31 Jan 2022
Why is it so important?
The Katondwe Mission Hospital in snapshots.
The end of the week. The hospital is busy, and we are not asleep. Patients arrived injured by gunshots.
A fortnight earlier, a young man came to us. He walked for five days. He managed to do this despite his peritonitis and bowel obstruction.
There is also a little girl we call Basia. She had surgery on a contracture of her right arm. We are happy to see she can raise her hand over her head.
Letter from the Sisters, or what the last year brought for Katondwe
Katondwe Mission Hospital (Zambia), 28.01.2022
Dear All!
Time flies just as fast as it always does... Last year was intense and challenging for us, but was also full of lots of good, partially thanks to your support. We would like to share this short summary with you.
The past few hours confronted us with the severe power of mother nature at the Katondwe Mission Hospital. Once again, it reminded the Katondwe community about its dangerous and destructive power. Also, we have seen how powerless people are in such moments.
Tropical storms have reached us. Whenever they strike with heavy rains and gusty winds, they bring forth floods and damage to the local infrastructure; they force people to leave their homes and move to safer places.
27 Mar 2022
23 Feb 2022
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31 Jan 2022
28 Jan 2022
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