Masambuka Clinic

STACC is raising funds to complete a new health clinic, staff house, toilet and washing facilities, and a clinical‑waste incinerator in Masambuka village, Malawi. Malawi remains one of the ten poorest countries in the world, and Masambuka is a remote community with extremely limited access to healthcare. The nearest health facility lies 10 km away along a single dirt road, and children with fever and women in labour have tragically died while attempting to walk there for treatment. The new clinic and staff house will allow a government‑funded health worker to live in the village, providing essential care and tackling preventable diseases such as cholera and malaria.

A water borehole has already been constructed, and funds have been secured to install solar power for both the clinic and staff house. Once powered, the clinic will also have cold‑storage facilities, enabling it to operate as a vaccination centre for the wider area.

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The builders expect to hand over the house and clinic at the end of August. The following progress is reported from recent site inspection:

Roofing, door and window frames, internal plastering, brandering and flooring for both buildings are complete.

The clinic ceiling is finished; the house ceiling is next.

Public toilet for the clinic and external toilet for the house are underway.

Incinerator construction has begun.

Electrical conduit and plumbing installation are being provided free by the contractor.

The workmanship is very good, and the team’s inclusion of women sends a strong and positive message to the community.