* To raise funds for the renovation and modernisation of the Short Stay Ward at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe
* To be joined in solidarity by the Malawi High Commissioner’s office in London lead by Charge de Affaires, Justice Agness Patemba
* Whether you are in Malawi, the United Kingdom or anywhere else in the world, you can become part of this life-changing initiative
* Together, we can build better healthcare facilities for future generations
By Duncan Mlanjira
The Malawian-UK Nurses Association (MUNA) — an embodiment of like-minded Malawi medical physicians based in the UK — will tomorrow, August 8, 2026 host a charity Big Walk in Manchester to raise funds for the renovation and modernisation of the Short Stay Ward at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in the Capital, Lilongwe.
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In a statement from Manchester, MUNA indicates that the Ministry of Health endorsed the fundraising campaign has received, “reflecting the national importance of the project and the confidence placed in MUNA’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery.
And in solidarity, the Malawi High Commissioner’s office in London, lead by Charge de Affaires, Justice Agness Patemba will attend the event.
“Whether you are in Malawi, the United Kingdom or anywhere else in the world, you can become part of this life-changing initiative.
“Together, we can build better healthcare facilities for future generations,” says the statement — adding that the event will bring together healthcare professionals, Malawians diaspora, friends of Malawi community and supporters from across the United Kingdom.
“… all united by one purpose — to improve emergency healthcare services for thousands of patients who depend on Kamuzu Central Hospital every year”.
“The participants will be walking not only to raise funds but also to demonstrate the power of compassion, unity and collective responsibility.”
MUNA thus calls on development partners to support the project through financial contributions, sponsorship, donations of approved building materials or medical equipment, professional expertise, or other practical assistance that will contribute towards the successful renovation of KCH’s short stay ward.
“Every contribution, regardless of its size, will help transform emergency care and improve the quality of healthcare for thousands of patients who rely on the hospital every year.”
To support, well-wishers are encouraged to contact MUNA through email; president@muna.org.uk; phone/WhatsApp: +44 7817 118050 and for more information to visit website: www.muna.org.uk
UK donations can be made through:
Virgin Money Bank, account name: Malawian-UK Nurses Association
Account Number: 40076423
Sort Code: 82-12-08
Reference: Big Walk
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4cb0ba532
MUNA enlightens the public and global well-wishers that as one of Malawi’s largest referral hospitals, KCH serves millions of people from the Central Region and beyond.
Its short stay ward “is one of the busiest areas within the hospital, receiving patients requiring urgent assessment, emergency treatment, and short-term observation”.
“Despite the dedication and resilience of healthcare workers, the ward continues to face significant challenges, including ageing infrastructure and limited resources.
“These challenges affect patient comfort, privacy, infection prevention, and the overall quality of emergency care” — thus MUNA’s passion to renovate and modernise it by improving patient care areas, enhancing the clinical environment, and creating a safer, more dignified, and patient-centred facility that will benefit thousands of Malawians for many years to come.
MUNA president, Charity Gladstone — who was awarded the British MBE for services to nursing — says: “This Big Walk is more than a fundraising event — it is a demonstration of compassion, unity and our shared commitment to improving healthcare in Malawi.
“Every contribution, whether large or small, will help create a better environment for patients and healthcare professionals at Kamuzu Central Hospital.“
Charity Gladstone
MUNA is a UK-registered non-profit organisation that is committed to promoting professional development, strengthening healthcare partnerships between Malawi and the UK, supporting humanitarian initiatives and contributing to the advancement of healthcare services in Malawi.
Over the years, MUNA has successfully implemented several impactful initiatives that have directly benefited communities across the country.
During the CoVID-19 pandemic, MUNA mobilised resources to support Malawi’s health system by donating nasal cannulas to KCH, Zomba Central Hospital and Mzuzu Central Hospital, helping strengthen oxygen therapy services during one of the most challenging periods in recent healthcare history.
Following the devastating impact of Cyclone Freddy, MUNA joined humanitarian efforts to support affected communities, demonstrating solidarity with thousands of Malawians who lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones.
Recognising the growing impact of climate change on health and livelihoods, MUNA has also championed environmental conservation through nationwide tree-planting initiatives.
The Association has planted trees at St. John’s Primary School in Mangochi and Kampambanya Primary School in Lilongwe, contributing to environmental restoration, climate resilience and environmental awareness among young people.
MUNA indicates that the renovation of the KCH short stay ward is its largest healthcare infrastructure project to date and represents another milestone in the association’s ongoing commitment to giving back to Malawi.
Thus it invites Malawians back home, those in the diaspora and friends of Malawi worldwide including the corporate private sector business players, non-governmental organisations and development partners, churches and faith-based organisations, professional associations, business leaders and philanthropists, community organisations, and all with an emphasis that: “Healthcare is everyone’s responsibility.
“Every day, mothers, children, fathers, grandparents and young people rely on Kamuzu Central Hospital during some of the most critical moments of their lives.
“Improving the short stay ward means improving patient safety, preserving dignity, supporting healthcare professionals and ultimately saving lives.
“This project is more than a building renovation — it is an investment in the future of Malawi’s healthcare system. Together, let us transform emergency care at Kamuzu Central Hospital and build a healthier future for Malawi.”
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