African Parks just handed over a K122-million health post to Mzimba District in the Mgoza area under Traditional Authority Khosolo, and people there were basically hiking 24 kilometers to get basic medical help before this was dropped. Official David Nangoma said keeping communities healthy makes them better at protecting nature, while Director of Health and Social Services Prince Chirwa pointed out nobody should walk that far for treatment.
Council Chairperson Joel Theu said empowering locals helps with both wildlife conservation and development goals. The facility will handle outpatient stuff, pregnancy care, and clinics for young kids, which should stop preventable deaths and get people to seek help way earlier instead of waiting until things get bad.
Council Chairperson Joel Theu said empowering locals helps with both wildlife conservation and development goals. The facility will handle outpatient stuff, pregnancy care, and clinics for young kids, which should stop preventable deaths and get people to seek help way earlier instead of waiting until things get bad.
