National Bank of Malawi and Press Trust invest K1.4bn in Ntcheu health centre

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc and Press Trust have invested K1.4 billion to construct the Namale Health Centre in Ntcheu. The project aims to improve healthcare access for more than 15,000 people living in hard-to-reach communities.

The new facility is expected to reduce the need for residents to travel approximately 45 kilometres to the Ntcheu District Hospital for medical attention, including maternal and child healthcare services. The center will feature solar power, a water supply system, and two staff houses to support medical service delivery.

Ntcheu District Council Chairperson Jumbe Mambo noted that the facility will address challenges caused by long distances and poor road accessibility, particularly during the rainy season. The council intends to support the project by contributing to additional infrastructure through the reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF).