The hospital serves a population of 75,000 people
Sees over 10,000 patients
About a quarter of the 10,0000 are admitted
‘Thank you for your help. It makes such a difference and means we can offer better care to our patients.’Robertson Gondwe, Medical Director
DGM Hosptial - Livingstonia
David Gordon Memorial Hospital (DGMH) is a 100-bed hospital in a very isolated area in the far north of Malawi. The hospital sits on the escarpment overlooking Lake Malawi across to Tanzania.
Key facts
EMMS International has supported DGM hospital to attract staff and greatly improve the quality of care and support offered by the hospital. So far, our support has included:
- Building of staff houses
- Staff education & training (including a Masters degree for the Primary Healthcare Coordiantor)
- Purchase of an Ultrasound Scanner
- Installation of solar power at a satellite clinic
- Improvements to the hospital water supply
DGMH’s vision is to “proclaim a clear Christian witness to the love of God for all the people in the communities in which we work.” The hospital regards ministry to the whole person as important and is working to keep people healthy in body, mind and spirit.
The hospital serves a population of 75,000 people, and sees over 10,000 patients, about a quarter of whom are admitted. The pattern of illness is typical of the country – malaria, pneumonia, TB and HIV & AIDS being the major issues.
The Primary Healthcare Department runs a wide range of services, including maternal & child health, malaria, food & nutrition and HIV & AIDS programmes, as well as community health projects.
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