On Sunday 7th May 2017, a small Bristol based Malawian community will be running the Great Bristol 10k run http://www.greatrun.org/great-bristol-10k to raise funds for hospitals in Malawi through the Malawi Health Care Support (MAHECAS) UK charity. MAHECAS key focus is to aid healthcare delivery in hospitals, surgeries and other primary
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MAHECAS donate to Mbulumbudzi Health Centre in Chiradzulu
Following a request from Mbulumbudzi Health Centre for assistance in procuring medical supplies and equipment, MAHECAS donated a range of equipment and supplies worth around 4.2 million Malawi Kwacha. Receiving the donation, Dr Jameson Chausa who is the Chiradzulu District Health Officer said lack of medical equipment and suppliers especially
Nsanje2Chitipa Virtual Running Challenge to raise funds for MAHECAS
Kondwani and his wife have embarked on a challenge to run a distance equivalent of Nsanje to Chitipa in Malawi to raise funds for MAHECAS project. At the recent MAHECAS dinner dance that was held in Peterborough, Kondwani informed and encouraged well-wishers to sponsor his challenge through the JustGiving page.
Walk A Mile in Harry’s Shoes
On the Saturday of 24th September this year, the Malawi Healthcare Care Support UK (MAHECAS UK) successfully organized a fundraising big walk in London, one of the organisation’s annual calendar events. However, this year’s Big Walk, dubbed “Walk a Mile in Harry’s Shoes” was extra special as it was held
Sad passing of our General Secretary Mr Harry Mabaso
With heavy hearts, we deeply regret to inform you of the untimely passing of our General Secretary Mr. Harry Mabaso. Harry passed away on 22nd July 2016 in London. As the longest serving General Secretary of MAHECAS, Harry played a pivotal role in ensuring our charity’s activities are in line
MAHECAS raises funds for patient transport equipment at QECH
The MAHECAS Charity Gala Buffet & Dance, which was held on Saturday the 7 May 2016 in the Evolution Suite @ Old Trafford, Manchester United Ground, raised over £2,000 in aid of MAHECAS activities. All proceeds of the event will go towards the provision of patient transportation equipment at the
MAHECAS UK launches re-designed website
It is with pleasure that we announce the launch of our re-designed website. “The re-designed website is in line with our strategic plan, and commitment to preserving good health amongst patients in hospitals, health clinics, and other primary health care locations in Malawi” MAHECAS UK’s Chairperson Prescott Kaliati said. “The
Help buy equipment for Machinga District Hospital
Elijah Chisala, currently on a gap year intending to study Medicine in September this year, has been undergoing a project focusing on Machinga District Hospital since December 2015. Elijah visited Machinga District Hospital on a work placement in August 2014, and aims to help improve the quality of healthcare at
MAHECAS donates a Dental X-Ray Processor
In 2013/14 the dental department at Queens Elizabeth Hospital in Blantyre was the proud beneficiary to a brand new dental surgery, thanks to MAHECAS-UK who donated the Surgery. To this day, the surgery is an icon of modern dentistry within the hospital. So many members of the community continue to
MAHECAS UK Elects New Committee Members
MAHECAS UK has elected new executive committee members at our AGM held on 5 March 2016. The entire executive committee, our donors and supporters would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Milika Matiti and Janet Kabambe who have served in their current positions for a long time. The