To reduce stigma and promote patient dignity, the Red Ribbon Group, who are the TFA Stigma Champions at Macha Mission Hospital, undertook an initiative to install privacy screens at the hospital. The objective of this intervention is to enhance privacy and ensure confidentiality for patients accessing healthcare services.
This donation forms part of TFA’s broader efforts to create health facility environments that promote privacy, dignity, and trust. Hospital leadership emphasized that safeguarding patient privacy is critical in encouraging individuals to seek care and adhere to treatment particularly for sensitive health conditions where stigma remains a significant barrier.
The Zambart TFA study reaffirmed its commitment to stigma reduction and patient dignity through a donation made to Macha Mission Hospital under the Total Facility Approach (TFA) project. The handover ceremony, held on 12 December 2025, brought together hospital leadership and key stakeholders dedicated to strengthening patient-centred care.
The initiative complements ongoing interventions under the TFA project, including improvements to facility infrastructure, staff training, and the promotion of supportive policies aimed at reducing stigma within healthcare settings. By addressing both physical spaces and service delivery practices, the project seeks to foster environments in which patients feel safe, respected, and supported.
Choma General Hospital, alongside Macha Mission Hospital, continues to benefit from this initiative as Zambart works with partners to advance more inclusive and patient-centred healthcare services