Mchinji District Hospital

Mchinji District Hospital is a government-owned, secondary-level healthcare facility located in the Mchinji District of Malawi. It serves as the primary referral center for a catchment population of over 680,000 people, including residents from neighboring Zambia and Mozambique. The hospital provides a wide range of clinical services, including outpatient care, pharmacy, laboratory diagnostics, and specialized units for maternity, neonatal care, and infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and leprosy. As a key component of the Malawi Ministry of Health's infrastructure, the hospital is actively involved in public health initiatives and clinical research. It collaborates with international NGOs and research institutions on projects related to maternal and child health, vaccine implementation, and digital health innovation. The facility is currently expanding its capabilities through the introduction of a dedicated 'paid medical services' wing and the operationalization of a High Dependency Unit (HDU) to reduce the need for patient transfers to central hospitals.