Health

MANDATE

To coordinate the health services and programmes implemented by the Church.

As of 2022, Zomba Diocese has 7 health facilities namely:

Pirimiti Community Hospital, Chipini Community Hospital, Mayaka Health Centre, Matiya Health Centre, Magomero Health Centre, Chaone Health Centre (Lingoni) and St. Robert Health Centre (Sitima).

 Within the lifespan of the previous strategic plan, one health facility has been established, St. Robert Health Centre (Sitima). While all community hospitals treat outpatients and handle general admissions, health centres admit maternity cases in addition to treating outpatients.

Vision

Healthy people assisted by a Holy Spirit filled family of God committed to the provision of equitable, sustainable and quality health care for all regardless of gender, race, color and religion.

Mission

To continue the Healing Ministry of Christ through the promotion of human life, the provision of preventive, curative and rehabilitative services in a holistic manner, through participation in collaborative networks and partnerships, in accordance with the needs and capacities of the communities, and in line with Catholic core values and principles.