Ansah Marks Mother’s Day with Visit to Cancer Patients, Support for Guardians

Vice President Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah has reaffirmed the importance of compassionate cancer care after visiting patients at the National Cancer Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe on Thursday, 15 October 2026, as part of this year’s Mother’s Day commemorations.

Dr Ansah, herself a cancer survivor, spent time with patients undergoing treatment, including those in the lymphoma ward receiving care for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), offering words of encouragement and hope.

“I just came to visit you on Mother’s Day, and the government is also there to support you to get tested and get better,” she told the patients.

She assured them that they were not alone in their fight against cancer, emphasising the need for early diagnosis, access to treatment and continued government support for those affected by the disease.

Kamuzu Central Hospital Director Dr Amos Msekandiana welcomed the Vice President’s visit, describing it as a privilege for the hospital and expressing gratitude for her decision to spend the commemorative day with patients and healthcare workers.

The Vice President also toured the hospital pharmacy, highlighting the importance of essential medicines and reliable pharmaceutical services in improving cancer treatment and patient outcomes.

Beyond the hospital visit, the Jane Ansah Foundation, founded and patronised by the Vice President, donated food items to nearly 200 guardians caring for cancer patients at the National Cancer Centre.

The gesture recognised the contribution of guardians and relatives who spend extended periods at the hospital supporting their loved ones, often while facing financial pressure from food, transport and other household expenses.

The donation was aimed at easing some of the daily challenges faced by caregivers as they accompany patients through treatment.

Dr Ansah’s engagement highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to cancer care that combines medical treatment with emotional support and practical assistance for patients and their families.

Her visit also served as a reminder that cancer affects not only those diagnosed with the disease but also the relatives who stand beside them throughout their treatment journey.