In a quest to enhance patient care and reducing stigma in healthcare facilities, Zambart, recently donated 20 bed screens to Choma General Hospital. The donation aims to maintain patient dignity and privacy, especially for those with sensitive health conditions.
The hospital’s Stigma Prevention Vice Chairperson Mr. Matomola Chibuna, emphasized that stigma remains a significant barrier to healthcare access and treatment adherence. Chibuna noted that the bed screens, which were previously out of use, will help create a more comfortable and private environment for patients.
Principal Nursing Officer, Ms. Charity Lyambayi, expressed gratitude for the donation, highlighting Zambart’s commitment to supporting government health initiatives. Ms. Lyambayi also mentioned a recent donation of patient files as another example of the organization’s dedication to improving healthcare services.
According to Professor Virginia Bond, Head of the Social Science Unit at Zambart, the donation of bed screens is part of a larger project dubbed “The Total Facility Approach.” This initiative aims to reduce stigma in health facilities in Zambia, Ghana, and Tanzania by acknowledging the importance of the physical environment, alongside training and policy, in addressing stigma.
Choma General Hospital and Macha Mission Hospital have been selected to benefit from this project, which underscores Zambart’s commitment to creating a more patient-centered and stigma-free healthcare environment.