A grouping of female civil servants from various sectors at Karonga District Council Tuesday donated assorted items that included soap, sugar and snacks to the Children’s Ward at Karonga District Hospital.
The Chairperson for the grouping which is also known as Women of Substance which is a Mercy Sichali said that members made individual contributions to raise money for buying the items.
“The items have been distributed to young patients and their guardians including nurses on duty so that they join others in celebrating Christmas although they are hospitalized,” said Sichali.
Speaking after receiving the donation, one of the guardians Christina Kanyika of Mwanganda Village in the area of Paramount Chief Kyungu said that she was grateful for the women’s gesture.
“Receiving gifts from fellow women, means a lot to me because I know that they empathized with our situation and may God bless them for this noble course,” said Kanyika.
Director of Health Services at Karonga District Council, David Sibale hailed the grouping for cheering children who are hospitalized at the health facility
“These children will spend Christmas celebration in the hospital, away from their families and friends, this donation will help bring them joy, comfort, and a sense of normalcy during the holiday season,” said Sibale.
