{"id":59028,"date":"2024-02-20T23:40:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T23:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/?p=59028"},"modified":"2024-02-20T06:21:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T06:21:56","slug":"chakwera-renames-phalombe-hospital-in-honour-of-chilembwe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/chakwera-renames-phalombe-hospital-in-honour-of-chilembwe","title":{"rendered":"Chakwera renames Phalombe Hospital in honour of Chilembwe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>President Lazarus Chakwera says Phalombe District Hospital will be renamed John Chilembwe Hospital in honour of John Chilembwe\u2019s selfless sacrifice for the people of Malawi, a spirit which he said is emulated by those working in the health sector.<\/p>\n<p>Chakwera made this announcement today during the Chilembwe Day commemoration at the Providence Industrial Mission in Chiradzulu. Chakwera emphasized that Chilembwe\u2019s selfless sacrifice and vision for Malawi should inspire all Malawians to work towards the betterment of the society and future generations.<\/p>\n<p>He also said that his government shares Chilembwe\u2019s values of education and industrialisation, which are key to achieving a self-reliant Malawi. During the event, the President disclosed plans to open 500 schools, supported by the U.S. government, in line with Chilembwe\u2019s vision of an educated society. Additionally, he highlighted Chilembwe\u2019s aspiration for an industrialized society, a foundation for self-reliance.<\/p>\n<p>Chakwera shared that Malawi aims to mechanize the agricultural sector through Malawi 2063, ensuring sufficient produce for consumption and export. He affirmed the government\u2019s efforts in revamping ADMARC and ensuring maize distribution across the country.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Richard Chimwendo Banda, MP \u2013 Minister echoed the sermon by Reverend Mcdonald Somanje themed: Enlarge Our Territories Lord, which he said should be emulated by all Malawians regardless of political, religious and tribal backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>He applauded government\u2019s commitment to developing Malawi in all regions citing infrastructure projects such as the Marka-Bangula railway line, social protection programs, climate-smart agriculture, and the distribution of affordable farm inputs.<\/p>\n<p>Reverend Wilson Mitambo, President of the Providence Industrial Mission, described Chilembwe as a pan-African leader who strived for freedom and peace across Africa. He urged Malawians to embrace love and unity to overcome challenges.<\/p>\n<p>During the commemoration, wreaths were laid by President Chakwera, Madame Monica Chakwera, Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima, government officials, family representatives, the leader of the opposition in Parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa, and representatives from various groups at the PIM Memorial Tower<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\">Malawi<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. President Lazarus Chakwera says Phalombe District Hospital will be renamed John Chilembwe Hospital in honour of John Chilembwe\u2019s selfless sacrifice for the people of Malawi, a spirit which he said is emulated by those working in the health sector. 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