| Mzuzu Central Hospital | |
|---|---|
  Location of Zomba | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Zomba, Malawi |
| Coordinates | 15°23′13″S 35°19′09″E / 15.38694°S 35.31917°E / -15.38694; 35.31917 |
| Organisation | |
| Funding | Public hospital |
| Type | District General, Teaching |
| Affiliated university |
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| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 410 |
| Helipad | No |
| History | |
| Opened | 1941; 83 years ago (1941) |
| Links | |
| Other links | List of hospitals in Malawi |
Zomba Central Hospital is a tertiary referral hospital in Zomba, Malawi. It serves nearly 2 million people, referred from several hospitals in the Malawi districts, as well as from other parts of Malawi. The hospital also receives patients from several neighboring countries.
Location
The hospital is located in Zomba District.
Overview
As a public hospital of the former capital of Malawi, it serves as the main referral hospital for Southern and Central Region of Malawi. The hospital also provides health services to the local community.
It has several ranges of health care services including inpatient and outpatient, as well as emergency care. It furthermore provides radiology, laboratory and child health services to all patients. The hospital also has specialized clinics for each specialised patient. The hospital implements a comprehensive quality assurance system that is well monitored and reviewed regularly to make sure that high quality standards are being maintained.
See also
References
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- Rea, Carissa (2019-04-15). "Zomba Central Hospital: A Struggle". Villages in Partnership. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- Mkandawire, Lucky (2023-08-26). "Government to freecentral hospitals | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
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