The department of paediatrics and child health at QECH severs as the main referral unit for children in the southern region and the whole country. Its main focus is to give high standard specialist care for children and their families.

• Our vision-The department’s vision is to demonstrate professional excellence and innovation in clinical services ,education, and research that responds to the needs of Malawian children
• Our Goal- We seek to achieve this vision by providing high-quality paediatric and child care, and cutting-edge research that influences policy and practice in Malawi.

Our team:

• Head of department: Dr George Chagaluka
• Matron in charge : Robert Namitsutsa
• Name of sub specialists: 5
• Number of paediatrician: 11 (5 MOH)
• Paediatric registers: 1