16/07/2026
We had the honor of hosting the European Union Delegation for a monitoring visit at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH).
As the SINTHA-Malawi project nears its conclusion on July 31st, this visit was an opportunity for GHII to showcase how EU-funded interventions have been integrated into existing systems.
The delegation toured the ecosystem of care we've built together:
🟢 At the Wards & Lab (OERR Integration): The delegation saw our Order Entry and Results Reporting (OERR) system in use by ward nurses and lab technicians. By addressing challenges that lead to specimen rejection and improving visibility into the state of lab tests, we have contributed to reducing lab turn around and waiting times.
🟢 At the Pediatric HDU (OpenO2 in Action):What began as an emergency response to COVID-19 has evolved into a sustainable healthcare pillar. The delegation visited the Pediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU) to see the refurbished oxygen concentrators saving lives. On-duty nurses shared how invaluable these machines are, noting they are far more efficient than traditional cylinders and are needed on the wards 24/7.
🟢 At the Workshop: We wrapped up at the workshop where our team together with KCH technicians revive broken equipment, ensuring the hospital's "concentrator graveyard" remains empty.
🔆Sustainability & Ownership
The end of the SINTHA-Malawi project on July 31st marks a critical transition point.
The EU delegation emphasized a vital truth: for these systems to keep saving lives, local ownership is key.
⏭️The next step is for the government to fully recognize the immense value of these integrated systems and absorb them into national healthcare planning.
🙏Thank you to the EU Delegation for their partnership, and to the incredible staff at KCH who bring these systems to life every single day.
🤝Together, we’ve proven what is possible. Now, let’s ensure these gains are sustained for generations to come.
