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The Catholic Health Commission in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality health services to the public as it celebrated its Jubilee year.

The celebration, held on Saturday, 15th February 2025 at Mtima Woyera parish, brought together healthcare workers and members of the Catholic Church in Malawi.

Secretary of the Lilongwe Archdiocese Catholic Health Commission, Sister Magret Lupia mentioned that the Jubilee has provided them an opportunity as healthcare workers to reflect on their service and spiritual well-being.

Sr. Lupia emphasized the importance of self reflection for health workers, urging them to consider their past, present and the future service, as well as the impact of their work on their own lives and spiritual growth.

“It is time for us really to reflect, that is, we look back as to how we have been serving them now and how would we like to serve them. And also at the same time we look at our lives as health workers, how have we been. How have we been affected as we serving these people. And how has our spiritual life been affected,” she explained.

She among others mentioned that the sector is facing challenges including shortage of staff and resources however expressing the catholic health facilities dedication in providing quality services.

“Most of the Catholic health facilities, we are trying our best with the resources that we have that we give the best care possible,” she added.

Making her remarks, Sister Regina Kadifwala, a Clinician, encouraged the citizens to maintain hope despite facing numerous challenges.

“To all the people of Malawi, I am encouraging them that we are pilgrims of hope,” she said. ” Despite that we are meeting a lot of difficulties, but we should have hope that God is always with us, God is there for us.”

Sr Kadifwala affirmed that faith in God and access to medical treatment can empower people to manage their health and continue their daily lives.

She specifically highlighted the role of medical professionals in supporting patients and fostering their well-being.

In the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, the celebrations began with a demonstration of service. Healthcare workers gathered at the Game Complex, where they provided vital health services to the community, including blood pressure and sugar checks, as well as self-administered HIV test kits.

From the Game Complex, the healthcare workers marched to Mtima Woyera Parish, where they were welcomed by Bishop Yohane Nyirenda. The day’s program included a talk on the Jubilee of Health Workers and the Sick, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and a celebratory Mass.

The Jubilee celebration for healthcare workers and the sick was held under the theme “Hope that does not disappoint.” Jubilees in the Catholic tradition are a time for reflection, forgiveness, and renewal.

By Lester Mhone