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The Outreach Department plays a vital role in extending rehabilitation and assistive services to communities. The department focuses on improving access to care for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges through direct service provision, assistive device prescription, stakeholder collaboration, and referral linkages.
The Outreach Department provides Physiotherapy services to patients who come from their homes. These are walk-in and community-based clients presenting with a wide range of conditions affecting mobility and physical functioning.
The department prescribes and provides tailor-made wheelchairs to clients from all regions of Malawi, including the Northern, Central, and Southern regions. Wheelchairs are prescribed according to the client’s condition, functional ability, and age group, ensuring appropriate fit, comfort, safety, and improved mobility. Both children and adults benefit from these services.
In addition to wheelchairs, the Outreach Department facilitates access to other assistive devices such as tricycles, crutches, and other mobility aids. These devices are prescribed based on assessed needs and aim to promote independence, participation, and improved quality of life for clients.
The Outreach Department works in collaboration with key stakeholders, including Kingdom Workers, PODCAM, Motivation Africa etc. Through these partnerships, the department , strengthens service delivery and outreach coverage across the country.
The department ensures continuity of care by referring clients to appropriate service providers for specialized services. Clients are referred to Beitcure Children's Hospital for clubfoot management and Orthopedic centre at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital for prosthetic devices. These referrals support comprehensive rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes.
Mulanje District, Malawi — At just 19 years old, Fatima Kanyada has become a symbol of resilience in the face of disability and hardship. Born with clubfoot, a condition that twists the feet inward and downward, Fatima grew up without corrective treatment due to financial and transport barriers. Her daily life has been marked by pain, limited mobility, and missed opportunities.
Building a more inclusive Malawi through rehabilitation since 1979.