Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE

15/09/2026

Today was a truly meaningful and productive day at Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE (DHBC).

We had a professional and inspiring meeting with Dr. Luisa Cinque, reflecting on her clinical work, the support she has provided, her contribution to our patients and volunteers, and the knowledge and experience she has generously shared with our team.

. Cinque came all the way from under – , and she chose to work with us, sharing her , , , and with our patients and team.

We took the opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for her compassion, dedication, professionalism, and commitment to improving the lives of people living with chronic and life-limiting conditions.

Dr. Luisa came to DHBC as a visitor, but today, she is no longer just a visitor. Through her work, friendship, commitment, and connection with our mission, she has become part of the DHBC family and team. ❤️

We are deeply grateful for everything she has shared with us and for the meaningful journey we have begun together.

Welcome to the DHBC family, Dr. Luisa. We are honoured and grateful to have you with us. 🙏🏾❤️

A special and heartfelt thank you to Ubuntu Nations – Fraternity Without Borders for sending Dr. Luisa to walk alongside us and for believing in the work of Dzaleka Home Based Care.

Your support is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and community. 🙏🏾🌍❤️

11/09/2026

🚨 WHEN WE PUT PATIENTS FIRST, WE MUST BE READY TO LISTEN, SEE THE REAL CHALLENGES, AND WORK TOGETHER.

Today, Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE (DHBC) was invited by the Manager, . , to observe and understand how patients living with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are being followed and supported at the health centre.

The Manager provided an important health talk about , reminding patients about the importance of attending their scheduled clinic dates, taking medicines correctly and understanding their conditions. He also demonstrated how patients living with asthma should properly use their inhalers.

Patients were reminded that family responsibilities, including funerals, should not routinely prevent them from attending essential medical appointments. Chronic conditions require regular monitoring and treatment.

One of the most concerning issues we observed was the situation of children living with . When medicines are not available through donations, some families may face treatment costs of around MWK 270,000 per child every month—a cost that many families in both the refugee and host communities simply cannot afford. We also observed that some children are not consistently accompanied by a parent or responsible family member during their medical care.

We also discussed challenges faced by the health centre, including shortages of essential medical materials such as glucose testing strips, which can affect the monitoring of patients living with diabetes.

At the end of the activity, we were encouraged by the way our patients were being handled and supported, particularly under the leadership of Manager Lali. We appreciate his openness, his health education and his willingness to collaborate with DHBC for the benefit of patients.

🤝 DHBC and Dzaleka Health Centre have agreed to strengthen patient follow-up. Every Friday, DHBC will engage patients at the center to help them understand their conditions, treatment, appointments and their role in their own care.

And we must say this clearly:
Rumours, misinformation and false accusations can destroy trust and discourage people from seeking care. But transparency, facts, communication and collaboration can rebuild trust.

Our purpose is not to blame.
Our purpose is to listen.
Our purpose is to learn.
Our purpose is to make sure no patient is left behind.

❤️ Healthcare is stronger when health workers, patients, families and community organizations work together.

🏠 Dzaleka Home Based Care
Serving Refugee Patients in their Homes.
Proper Healthcare Starts at Home.

08/09/2026

& IN DZaleka REFUGEE CAMP

Today, Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE was honored to host the Child Legacy Team, Led by their Chief Clinical Officer, for an important (HPV) and activity for women in Dzaleka Refugee Camp.

This is more than a medical activity. It is an example of what becomes possible when partners come together with a shared commitment to preventing disease, detecting problems early, and saving lives.

Today, 17 women were screened. Among them, 3 were found positive, and one of the three had a visible cervical lesion during examination. She received immediate treatment through thermal coagulation (thermal ablation).

The women were happy to know their health status. Knowing your status gives you the power to take action early.

Through partnerships such as this collaboration between DZALEKA HOME BASED CARE and Child Legacy, we can reach women who may otherwise face barriers to screening and treatment.

But we do not want this to be a one-day activity. Our commitment is to continue this work until we can reach and screen women across Dzaleka Refugee Camp.



No woman in Dzaleka should lose her life to a disease that can be prevented, detected early, and treated.

We call upon NGOs, hospitals, health organizations, donors, foundations, medical professionals and other partners to join us.
Partnership is not simply about supporting an organization. Partnership is about reaching people who need us most.

Today, 17 women took a step toward knowing their status. Tomorrow, we want to reach hundreds more.

Let us bring screening closer.
Let us detect earlier.
Let us treat when possible.
Let us protect women.
Let us save lives together.

07/09/2026

06/09/2026

🩺 : A STORY OF
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One of the experiences I will never forget from my work at Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE happened when a man came to our office.

At that time, our office had only one room. We did not have separate consultation rooms, triage rooms, or examination rooms. We did almost everything around the same table—listening to patients, checking vital signs, assessing their condition, counseling them, and deciding whether they needed referral.

The man looked completely fine.

He was conscious.
He was talking normally.
He was interacting with us.
There was nothing about his appearance that immediately suggested a life-threatening emergency.

His only complaint was a slight headache.

We started checking his vital signs.
Then something suddenly changed.

Within a short time, he developed weakness on one side of his body. His face became uneven. His speech became difficult, and he could no longer move one side of his body properly.

We immediately realized that this was not simply a headache.

His blood pressure was 226/91 mmHg. Pulse was: 76/minute

He was having a stroke.

What shocked me most was that just moments earlier, he had looked perfectly normal.

IS WHY HYPERTENSION IS CALLED A SILENT KILLER.

High blood pressure does not always announce itself.

You may wake up, go to work, talk to your family, walk around, eat, laugh, and continue your normal activities while your blood pressure is dangerously high.

You may have no obvious warning.

But inside your body, uncontrolled hypertension can gradually damage the blood vessels and organs—including the brain, heart, kidneys, and eyes.

And sometimes, the first major sign that something is wrong is a devastating complication such as a stroke.

THERE IS ANOTHER CHALLENGE WE MUST ADDRESS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
In Dzaleka, when someone suddenly becomes seriously ill, fear and misunderstanding can sometimes lead to painful conclusions.

People may say:
"Who bewitched him?"
"Someone must have done something to him."
"This cannot be a normal illness."

These kinds of statements can lead to false accusations, insults, stigma, conflict, and blaming innocent people.

But a sudden medical emergency is not proof of witchcraft.
Sometimes, what looks mysterious is actually a medical emergency that requires immediate healthcare.
This is why health education is so important.

At Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE, we want to help our community understand that when someone becomes suddenly sick, our first response should not be accusation.
It should be:
CARE.
ASSESSMENT.
COMPASSION.
REFERRAL.

Instead of asking:

❌ "Who caused this?"

Let us ask:
✅ "What happened?"
✅ "What are the symptoms?"
✅ "What does the blood pressure say?"
✅ "Does this person need urgent medical attention?"

❤️ LET US CHANGE THE STORY.

We cannot prevent every illness.
But we can prevent ignorance from making illness worse.
We can encourage people to check their blood pressure regularly.
We can encourage people living with hypertension to take their medication as prescribed.
We can encourage families to support their loved ones.

And most importantly, we can learn to respond to illness with knowledge rather than fear, compassion rather than accusations, and healthcare rather than stigma.

Don't wait until you feel sick.
🩺 Check your blood pressure—even when you feel fine.

And don't only check yours.
Tell your mother.
Tell your father.
Tell your spouse.
Tell your brothers and sisters.
Tell your friends and neighbors.

Because the person who looks healthy today may be living with dangerously high blood pressure without knowing it.

Hypertension can be silent.
Stroke can come suddenly.
Knowing your blood pressure can save your life.

When was the last time you checked your blood pressure?

Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE
Serving our community with compassion, health education, and care.

30/08/2026

🕊️ TODAY, WE LOST A LIFE WE FOUGHT TO SAVE. 💔

It is with a deeply saddened heart that Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE shares the passing of one of the patients we recently fought to support ( )💔😭😭😭

On 27 August 2026, I was informed that a patient in our community was in critical condition. At around 5:00 PM, I immediately rushed to his home, where I found a heartbreaking situation — he had severe wounds affecting both feet.

We immediately began the process of referring him to Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH). The following morning, together with our visitor from , we visited him and sought further medical guidance from experts in the United States.

The family was facing serious financial difficulties. We are sincerely grateful to . , from Ubuntu Nations who showed extraordinary compassion by supporting the family with transportation and food during his hospital stay.

Sadly, despite everyone's efforts, his condition continued to worsen.

This morning, Sunday, 30 August 2026, his wife sent me a voice message confirming the news we feared most:

💔 He had passed away.

Today, we mourn with his family.
We mourn with his friends.
We mourn with our community.

Sometimes, we do everything we can — we reach out, we refer, we seek help, and we pray — yet the outcome still breaks our hearts.

His life mattered. His suffering mattered. And his story will not be forgotten.

This is why Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE continues to go into homes and reach people who are suffering. We believe that every person deserves compassion, dignity, care, and a chance to receive help.

To his wife and family, please accept our deepest condolences. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace during this painful time.

🕊️ Rest in Peace, brother, MILELA KALENGA
You will never be forgotten.

Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE
Serving with compassion. Standing with our community.

27/08/2026

Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE was represented at the ’ Coordination Meeting held at Forty Four Hotel in Area 44, Lilongwe, by the Executive Director and Founder, Ngoy Mbeshe Felly, and the Secretary/Program Manager Felyster Kalon.

During the meeting, the in the Department of Refugees, (Retired), revealed that plans are at an advanced stage to relocate Dzaleka Refugee Camp to in Chitipa District.

The Commissioner explained that the Department of Refugees expects to advise organisations within the next two weeks when construction can begin at the proposed new site, as the process of compensating landowners in Kailizi is underway.

He further announced that, with immediate effect, the construction of new institutional infrastructure—including schools, offices and hospitals—will no longer be allocated land in Dzaleka Refugee Camp to facilitate a smooth relocation process. Institutions intending to construct new facilities will instead be directed to the proposed Kailizi site.
However, construction of houses for refugee households will continue in Dzaleka.

The Commissioner also disclosed that boreholes have already been drilled at the Kailizi site as part of preparations for the proposed relocation. Once the necessary processes are completed, new arrivals are expected to be received directly at the new site.

The proposed relocation is aimed at decongesting Dzaleka Refugee Camp, which currently hosts more than 60,000 refugees and asylum seekers. The proposed Kailizi site covers approximately 445 hectares of land, making it more than twice the size of Dzaleka Refugee Camp.

During the same meeting, the Executive Director of Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE presented the organisation’s Community Impact Case, highlighting the health needs and challenges affecting vulnerable people in the refugee community.

He reported that Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE has registered 253 cases, including 48 people living with HIV/AIDS and 7 children aged 3–5 years living with HIV/AIDS.

He also highlighted the serious challenges faced by people living with HIV/AIDS and patients living with Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) who require specialised medical care.

For patients requiring surgery for Avascular Necrosis, the cost can reach approximately MWK 10,000,000, an amount that is beyond the financial capacity of many vulnerable patients and their families.

Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE is therefore working to present and refer these cases to in September, with the hope of exploring possible support and opportunities for patients who urgently need surgery and other medical assistance as it was advised by Ms. Clarissa Paz , Ubuntu Nations Executive Director.

As a refugee-led organisation providing home-based care, HIV/AIDS support, chronic disease care, counselling and community health services, Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE believes that the voices and health needs of vulnerable refugees must remain central in discussions surrounding the future of Dzaleka and any potential relocation.

We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this important coordination meeting and remain committed to working with the Department of Refugees, UN agencies, partners, health institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of healthcare, protection, dignity and wellbeing for refugees and asylum seekers.

Dzaleka HOME BASED CARE — Serving with compassion, dignity and commitment.

25/08/2026

With Clarissa Paz – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉