Vice President Dr Jane Ansah today, Thursday September 24, donated assorted relief items to vulnerable families in the area of Senior Chief Kanyenda in Nkhotakota.
The items include maize, bicycles,blankets and packets of soya pieces.
Speaking during the donation, Dr Ansah explained that her foundation is committed to helping underprivileged people who are often despised and neglected in their communities.
She noted that many elderly people are being accused of witchcraft, leaving them traumatised and isolated from their communities.
The Vice President further pointed out that elderly people also face mental health challenges and need support from their communities.
Dr Ansah praised President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for what she described as proven leadership in ensuring that citizens have access to enough food.
She also expressed appreciation to the President for choosing her as Vice President.
In his remarks, Senior Chief Kanyenda applauded the Vice President for visiting his area and providing the relief items, saying the assistance had come at the right time.
Member of Parliament for Nkhunga Constituency Dorothy Chikonje also thanked the Vice President for the donation, saying many elderly people, people with physical disabilities, people of short stature and people with albinism were facing hunger following floods experienced during the last rainy season.
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