The Paediatric and Child Health Association (PACHA) in Malawi is a non-profit organisation established by paediatric and child healthcare professionals with the aim of improving children’s health in the country and region. The association understands that Malawi has considerable expertise in neonatal and child health and seeks to harness these skills to positively influence child care and achieve greater impact in the country.
Currently, PACHA, in collaboration with Witten/Herdecke University and with funding from the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation, is implementing The Malawi–Else Kröner Child Health Programme: Leveraging synergies for prevention and care, a strategic initiative aimed at advancing paediatric health systems, prevention, and quality of care in Malawi.
OUR PROJECTS
Paediatric NCD Guidelines
.Umoyo Wa Ana Athu – Our Children’s Health
The Malawi – Else Kröner Child Health Programme: Levering Synergies for Prevention and Care
What We Do
This project aims to achieve the following goals:
Develop a national NCD child health service package: guidelines, training materials and communication tools, including an interactive web app for Malawian healthcare workers.
Roll out the NCD package´s elements nationally, prioritizing geographical areas most in need
Monitor and evaluate the NCD package´s impact on existing child health services
OUR PEADS NCD GUIDELINES
Download Peads NCD Guideline by Chapter:
- Guidelines Forward
- Chapter 1: Trauma and Emergency
- Chapter 2: Cardiology
- Chapter 3: Child Protection
- Chapter 4: Dermatology
- Chapter 5: Endocrinology
- Chapter 6: Gastroenterology and Food Allergy
- Chapter 7: Hematology and Oncology
- Chapter 8: Neonatology
- Chapter 9: Nephrology
- Chapter 10: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Chapter 11: Neurology
- Chapter 12: Pulmonology
- Chapter 13: Rheumatology
LATEST NEWS, REPORTS, EVENTS
2025 PACHA 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Participants during the PACHA 3rd Annual Conference held in Sigerege, Salima.
Dr. Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Malawi, delivering the keynote address
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Dr. Jessica Chikwana, PACHA President, addressing delegates at the Conference
Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop on Paediatric Non-Communicable Diseases Held in July 2025
In July 2025, PACHA conducted a certified five-day Trainer of Trainers (ToT) training for Paediatric non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Salima, where nurses, clinicians, and doctors working in ten pilot districts of our project (Umoyo Wa Ana Athu – Our Children’s Health, funded by Else Kröner-Fresenius Stiftung) were capacitated with practical skills for managing paediatric non-communicable diseases. The participants were also oriented on the use of the Paeds NCD MW Android application, designed to support healthcare workers in the management of paediatric non-communicable diseases cases.
Group photo of all Participants,Trainers and Project staff
Mr. Hastings Chiuma (Ministry of Health) and Dr. Jessica Chikwana, PACHA President, presenting a certificate during the Training of Trainers workshop.
Associate Prof. Yamikani Chimalizeni leading the class
Dr Emmie Mbale leading a class
Dr Jessica Chikwana leading a class
Dr Jesica Chikwana facilitating a role play session
Objective
Advocacy
To act as advocates for the promotion of child health in Malawi at local, regional, national and international levels. To act as advocates for the children with special needs and all disadvantaged children.
Networking
To promote the dissemination of paediatric knowledge, through scientific meetings and other appropriate forum. To provide a forum for communication with fellow African Associations and other international and national bodies.
Quality Improvement And Audit
To facilitate our members to carry out quality improvement projects in their facilities and to share their findings will all members and a wider audience.
Educate
To provide a portal for freely available evidence based educational material for our members and the wider public.
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