Private clinics association (PCAM), is a local non-governmental organization which was established in 2023. It was established to bridge a gap which existed among communities, private health facilities, service providers and both public and private institutions.
Its targeted membership is owners of all private health facilities in Malawi. These include Hospitals, specialist Clinics, and clinics regulated by both Medical Council of Malawi (MCM) and Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM).
It has over 600 members nationwide whose membership entitlement is based on registration and renewals. PCAM membership is now about one hundred (100) clinics nationwide.
Objectives
To supplement Malawi’s health needs through the Ministry of Health.
● Help those in need of paying services to access them at a fee or subsidized fee in some areas.
● Support in times of medical or related emergencies i.e. Cholera outbreaks, malnutrition, floods.
● Facilitation of knowledge to medical and support staff through CPDs and Trainings.
● Improve service delivery through research.
● Improve data collection and integration into government database.
● Improve services offered at clinics and Hospitals by facilitating loans between clinics and banks/ suppliers.
Vision
● To ensure equitable and excellent health service delivery in Malawi.
Mission
● To be a mediator in ensuring the balance between equality as well as attainable health service delivery, and a healthy business environment in Malawi.
Core Values
● Treating every patient with
1.Safety – Patients are being treated in a safe environment away from danger.
2.Equality – All patients receive the same standard of treatment regardless of their financial capabilities.
3.Integrity – We ensure honesty and strong medical and moral principles when offering our services.
Coverage
We exist in all 28 districts of the country, thus from Nsanje to Chitipa, with representation in all the districts in the country.