LITTLE FLOWER MOTHER AND CHILD CLINIC RECORDS FIRST BABY
By CNCS Staff Reporter, Kasama CNCS Hub Little Flower Mother and Child Clinic in Kasama records its first successful baby delivery since it was officially opened to the public on November 29, 2025. Superior General of the Sisters of the Child Jesus (SCJ), Rev. Sr. Elizabeth Mutamba, said the health institution is happy to record the first baby delivered at the facility and appealed to the people of Kasama and beyond to visit the clinic and sample its services. Sr. Elizabeth made the remarks when she presented a baby hamper to the parents of the newborn baby girl. Meanwhile, mother of the newborn, Diana Chita, thanked health workers at the Catholic-run facility for the care provided to her and her baby. Ms. Chita has advised expectant mothers within and outside Kasama to consider accessing services from the clinic. And Clinic staff member Sr. Petronella Mutamba disclosed that the facility has set aside four baby hampers for the first four babies to be delivered at the clinic. Sr. Petronella said the clinic offers maternal health services such as prenatal consultations, safe delivery and postnatal follow-ups, as well as general consultations at affordable fees. She further described the clinic as a centre of health, hope, care and healing for the community. Archbishop of Kasama, Ignatius Chama, officially opened the clinic on November 29, 2025.
Sisters of the Child Jesus Open Little Flower Mother and Child Clinic in Kasama
By Sr. Petronella Mutamba, Kasama CNCS Hub The Sisters of the Child Jesus have opened a private health facility, the Little Flower Mother and Child Clinic, in Kasama, Northern Province, to provide medical services focused on mothers and children. Speaking during the official opening, Sr. Elizabeth Mutamba, Superior General of the Sisters of the Child Jesus said the clinic was established to help people in the area and beyond access medical services and reduce the high costs of traveling long distances for quality care. “As we inaugurate this Little Flower clinic today, let it be a place where healing meets hope, where every patient is treated with dignity and where our collective efforts bring change to society,” she said. She added that the facility will concentrate on mother and child health services and is especially significant as the congregation approaches its 100-year anniversary. “So in the years that we have served the people, we thought of adding another facility to help the community access the much-needed medical services,” Sr. Elizabeth said. And Kasama District Director of Health, Dr. Charles Chungu said mother and child health remains a critical government priority, noting that maternal and prenatal deaths have been declared a public health emergency. “You will be interested again to know that maternal and prenatal deaths have been declared a public health emergency. All resources must be mobilised to support the health of mother and child to prevent deaths and illnesses in our communities,” Dr. Chungu said. He said the clinic’s focus on mother and child health will improve district health indicators by bringing services closer to communities. “So having a facility primarily focused on mother and child health is exciting for us because our mothers and children will access services right near their doorsteps,” he said. Dr. Chungu also commended the longstanding collaboration between faith-based organisations and the Ministry of Health. “This collaboration, demonstrated by our presence here, shows that we will continue to work together to provide health services to the community,” he said. Meanwhile, Fr. Rodgers Fikwamo, Vicar General, said the clinic is expected to grow and attract patients beyond the airport community, including residents of Kasama District and surrounding villages and towns. “I wish this facility protection and support so that it will continue to grow and become what the congregation envisions for its future,” he said.
Sisters of Child Jesus Open New Community in Mwase Parish
By Sr. Anisia NshekanaboCommunication Network for Catholic Sisters – Chipata Hub The Sisters of the Child Jesus have established a new community in Mwase Parish, under the Catholic Diocese of Chipata, in a move expected to strengthen pastoral programs and spiritual development in the area. The sisters were welcomed during a special Mass on July 20, 2025, led by Rev. Fr. Edward Chirwa, parish priest, and Rev. Fr. John Nyirenda, Dean of Lumezi Deanery, who represented the Bishop. Members of the Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS) Chipata and local parishioners were also present. Fr. Nyirenda said the sisters’ arrival would enhance existing pastoral and education programs and contribute to the spiritual growth of the parish. “Their presence will also provide opportunities for collaboration and mutual support between the sisters, the parishioners, and the wider community,” he said. Fr. Chirwa expressed excitement over the sisters’ arrival and encouraged parishioners to support them in their mission. “We are thrilled to have the sisters join our parish family,” he said.“Their expertise and dedication will undoubtedly enrich our community.” He urged all parishioners to welcome the sisters and assist them as they begin their new roles. The Catholic Diocese of Chipata described the development as a positive step for the parish and the broader community, and said it anticipates fruitful collaboration and long-term impact.