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Access Health Africa Improving access to quality health services, edu & resources through community-driven initiatives.

Access Health Africa is a new organization with 15 years of experience, Access Health Africa grew out of World Camp, Inc., a NGO created in 2000. World Camp initially focused on sending international volunteers to Malawi to educate primary school youth about HIV-prevention. As World Camp grew more established, our vision also grew to address health more broadly. We began to educate about locally-relevant topics such as deforestation and the gender dynamics that helped fuel the spread of HIV. After over a decade of work in Malawi, our reputation enabled us to partner closely with community leaders, addressing health challenges through in-community health interventions, alongside educational initiatives. Access Health Africa is founded upon these relationships & experiences.

Can you help us get four donated operating tables so our surgeons don't have to lunge while doing surgery?We are looking...
10/09/2026

Can you help us get four donated operating tables so our surgeons don't have to lunge while doing surgery?

We are looking for hospital systems in the US that are replacing their operating tables and would consider donating them to Community Hospitals in Malawi. If you know of a system we could talk to, can you please message us?

Zikomo!

Kabudula and Mitundu Community Hospitals need our help! Currently, each hospital has only one actual Operating Table, bo...
10/08/2026

Kabudula and Mitundu Community Hospitals need our help!

Currently, each hospital has only one actual Operating Table, both of which are old and not completely adjustable.

When we host camps at these community hospitals, we need to use regular hospital beds and physical therapy tables, neither of which are adjustable in height, or have the arm supports necessary for a patient who needs general anesthesia.

We are seeking four operating tables!
(two for each hospital)

Do you work for a health system that is replacing their operating tables?

Do you know an organization that sources used medical supplies and could help us?

Would you like to donate towards the cost of the shipping container to get the operating tables to Malawi? (We researched buying these in South Africa, and it was not cost-effective; for the same cost we can send a shipping container with other vital supplies and FOUR tables!)

We are actively working on this project, with the plan of sending a container in late December 2026 or early January 2027, so the operating tables are in Malawi by our May camp!

Please message us for more information, to share organizations, or to provide contacts that may be able to help us get these tables to Malawi!

Zikomo!

We have one cart like this that we use in the Pre-Op area to keep all of our paperwork organized. We’re asking for a se...
10/06/2026

We have one cart like this that we use in the Pre-Op area to keep all of our paperwork organized. We’re asking for a second cart to organize paperwork and projects in the office.

It’s currently 20% off for Amazon Prime Days!

Link is in our bio, or message us and we’ll send you the link directly.

Zikomo for considering making a donation to us!

Thank you to the anonymous donor who sent us this medicine organizing kit. It will be so helpful!If you are the donor, ...
10/02/2026

Thank you to the anonymous donor who sent us this medicine organizing kit. It will be so helpful!

If you are the donor, and would like a thank you or receipt, please message us the best email to use. Zikomo!

High blood pressure is common in Malawi. Checking vitals is part of our pre-op process. We need to know if a patient ha...
09/25/2026

High blood pressure is common in Malawi.

Checking vitals is part of our pre-op process. We need to know if a patient has high blood pressure so we can discuss surgery with the team, and decide if it’s safe to proceed, or if the patient needs to begin on blood pressure medication, and return to a future camp.

Sometimes, we test the blood pressure cuffs on ourselves to ensure they are working properly! Here, our Malawian colleague, Dr. Nelson, tests one of the cuffs on himself before we proceed with pre-op screenings.

We continue to work with our colleagues in Malawi to accurately assess patients so we know which patients have high blood pressure and need intervention prior to camp.

Some of your donations of batteries go to our local colleagues to make sure their blood pressure cuffs are functioning properly! Zikomo!

09/25/2026

Patient story: Eliza

Shared with permission

Meet Eliza. She’s from a village 3 hours walk to reach Mitundu. About a year ago, she noticed a lipoma growing on her body. It was not painful, but it brought her a lot of discomfort. The lump made it difficult for her to sleep on that side, and night after night she had to find ways to rest without pain.

Today that changes. Eliza is happy to finally receive treatment. She is grateful, hopeful, and looking forward to sleeping comfortably again and moving through her days without the constant discomfort.

We wish you the best, Eliza!

Zikomo (Thank You!) to our September team for your service to the community of Mitundu. We’re so thankful you came to Malawi!

Patient story: Alasani Story shared with permission Alasani is from a village close to Mitundu hospital. Since 2014, h...
09/24/2026

Patient story: Alasani

Story shared with permission

Alasani is from a village close to Mitundu hospital. Since 2014, he has been troubled with a painful condition which interfered with his daily endeavours.

He sought help at Mitundu hospital, and was given pain relief to keep him going. Earlier this year he was referred for the May surgical camp, and then referred for the September surgical camp, where he has finally received treatment.

For 10 years he felt heavy with the condition he had, and now he is relieved of pain and heaviness in his body!

He is thankful to the team, and he says “Zikomo”! (Thank you!)

Thank you to our donors, who donated supplies and money to make sure Mitundu Community Hospital and our volunteers had the supplies they needed to provide this surgery FREE of charge to Alasani!

Specific donation request: wheeled duffle bagsWe have a specific request for wheeled duffle bags to help bring donations...
09/24/2026

Specific donation request: wheeled duffle bags

We have a specific request for wheeled duffle bags to help bring donations to Malawi, and to use to organize and help carry donations to our partner hospitals.

When we pack our baggage to take donations to Malawi, we try to get each bag as close to the 50 pound limit as possible, meaning the bags are HEAVY! Having wheeled bags helps move donations around easier.

Our current baggage does not have wheels and is nearing the end of its life.

The above wheeled duffles are on our Amazon wish list, if you’d like to donate!

The link is in our bio, or message us and we will send you the link.

Zikomo!

Patient story: ChikondiShared with permission.Imagine hearing news about medical procedure that would turn your life ar...
09/22/2026

Patient story: Chikondi

Shared with permission.

Imagine hearing news about medical procedure that would turn your life around! Meet this young lady named Chikondi.

It was one of the normal days in her community when a court session was held at the designated place. As usual, she went to play spectator and just watch what goes on, and then she heard the news concerning the September surgical camp! She knew she had a need and decided to just walk into the hospital premises and try her luck. Her right foot fibroma was successfully removed and soon she will be able to put on shoes properly and well!

She says a big Thank you!

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