Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) launched a Social Franchise Project (BlueStar Healthcare Network) on tuesday, june 24, 2008 at its head office in Blantyre. Through the project, private clinics will be offering BLM Family planning Services to meet the growing demand for BLM Modern Family Planning Services. BLM ill be offering the private clinics technical support. Minister of Health Hon. Khumbo Kachale (MP) was guest of honour at the function.

Below is the event in pictures:

 

Distinguished delegates at the launch: from left to right: Hon Mtukula (Chairperson for Parliamentary Committee on Health), Chris Kan'gombe (Principal secretary for Health), Hon. Khumbo Kachale (Health Minister), Mrs Sakkar sacranie (BLM Chairperson), Walker Jiyani (BLM Country Director) and Dr Ann Phoya (Ministry of Health's Head of SWAP).

BLM Country Director Walker Jiyani

Minister of Health Hon. Khumbo Kachale

Secretary for Health Chris Kan'gombe

Social Franchise Manager Tiwonge Mhango

BLM Trustees, Mr Sydney Chikoti and Mrs Sakker Sacraine

Mr Walker jiyani talks to Ministry of Health's Head of Swap, Dr Ann Phoya

Hon Khumbo Kachale converses with Walker Jiyani

Hon Khumbo Kachale welcomes by BLM Nurse Provider Olive Chikhozo at BLM Ginnery Corner Clinic

Hon Khumbo Kachale given a tour inside Ginnery Corner Clinic

A colourful parade by newly recruited franchisees

A cross section of invited guests

Hon Khumbo Kachale unveiling project vehicle

Project vehicle

Kwacha dance troupe entertains the gathering

BLM Marketing Officer Mercy Kuchale serving delegates

Hon Khumbo Kachale takes a group photo with BLM representatives and invited guests