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The MMH management have worked with an architect to develop plans for the extension and renovation of the theatre (the floor plan can be viewed and downloaded here). This will create two new operating theatres that will provide a new areas for packing and sterilisation of theatre supplies, recovery, and office space for theatre nurses and anaesthetic staff.

The theatre will also be equipped with:

• Solar lights and power to ensure patient safety during electricity cuts.
• New equipment, including an operating table, theatre lights, anaesthetic machine, autoclave for sterilization of theatre packs and patient monitors.

Benefits of this development

MMH operating theatre, when renovated, will:

• Comply with the standards of infection prevention and control, reducing risks to both patients and staff
• Have the ability to accommodate planned and emergency surgery
• Increase the number of patients who can be offered surgical care
• Expand the hospital’s current capacity for VVF surgery for women

Budget

The high cost of this project means that a major fund-raising effort will be required. Progress will be reported regularly on our website so that all contributors will have regular feedback on fund raising and project implementation.

Accountability

The hospital management team will supervise the project. The Medical Director will be responsible for the provision of progress reports and financial reports to donors. All hospital accounts are subject to annual audit, and audited accounts are available for inspection. The hospital management is accountable to the Synod Health Board of the CCAP Blantyre Synod.

The latest updates on the renovation project can be found here.