Tiyanjane Clinic Malawi

We support the Tiyanjane Clinic in Blantyre, Malawi The clinic is run by Dr Jane Bates, daughter of a member of St John's congregation, and provides palliative care and support for patients with HIV/Aids and other problems. The clinic was developed in response to the perceived gap between hospital discharge and an unsupported home environment.

'We operate in a resource poor setting within the government health sector which is under constant strain from large numbers of patients many of whom have advanced disease. There are limited diagnostic facilities and poor staff to patient ratios. Doing a proper assessment of pain and providing appropriate pain relief can make a big difference. The privacy of a clinic room allows the team to listen to and advise of issues of concern, helping to support families in the care of their patient at home.

In the community the Tiyanjane nurses work with volunteers and families helping to provide support and bring relief to patients in their homes.'