Physical Health Malawi Project #73092

Elderly Mobile Health Check-ups

by Elderly Assistance Network (EAN)

Project Report | Jul 1, 2026
Bringing Health Care Closer to Older Persons

By Lusungu Luhanga | Project Leader

Nurses dressing older person's wound

Thanks to the generosity of our GlobalGiving donors, the Elderly Mobile Health Check-ups project continues to essential healthcare services directly to older persons living in underservedcommunities. Many older people face significant barriers to accessing healthcare due to limited mobility, long distances to health facilities, and financial constraints. Through our mobile clinics, we are helping ensure that they receive timely health services and support.

During this reporting period, we conducted 8 mobile health clinics across 6 villages, reaching 80 older persons with essential health services.

the services provided included:

Blood pressure screening
Blood suger suger testing
Malaria tests
General health assessment
Health education on health ageing and disease prevention
couselling on medication adherence and health lifestyles
Referrals to health facilities for further medical care where needed

Several older persons were identified with health conditions requiring further treatment and were successfully referred to nearby health facilities.

Success Story : Gloria's Journey to Better Health

One of our beneficiaries, Gloria had been experiencing frequent headaches, leg pain, and back pain for some time. During one of our mobile clinics, our team checked her blood pressure and discovered that it was dangerously high. We immediately referred Gloria to Chileka Health Centre, where she received appropriate medical care and medication as prescribed.

Today Gloria;s health has improved significantly. She is no longer experiences the persistent headaches that affected her daily life. She is now able to carry out her household chores independently, attend church services, and participate in community gatherings with confidence and renewed energy.

Her story demostrates the importance of early detection and timely access to healthcarefor older persons.

Challenges

While we are encouraged by the impact of the project, the demand for mobile health services continue to grow. Limited financial resources, transportation costs, and medical supplies restrict the number of villages and older persons we can reach. Many more older people are still waiting for these life changing services.

Looking Ahead

We remain committed to expanding our mobile health outreach so that more older persons can benefit from regular health check-ups and early diagnosis of non-communicable diseases. Our goal is to increase the number of outreach clinics, strengthen follow-up care, and continue promoting healthy ageing in underserved communities.

Thank You

We are deeply grateful to ourGlobalGiving donors and supporters for making this project posssible. Your generosity is improving the health, dignity, and quality of life of older persons in Malawi. Every contribution helps us to reach another older person withb essential healthcare services, bringing hope and healthier lives to those who need it most.

Thank you for standing with us and helping ensure that no older person is left behind.

health personnel checking elderly blood pressure

follow-up care

clinician checking blood pressure

During outreach clinic

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Mar 9, 2026
Elderly Mobile Health Check-ups 73092

By Lusungu Luhanga | Project Leader

Health check-up underway in John village

Elderly Mobile Health Check-ups 73092

Introduction

Elderly Assistance Network (EAN) works to improve the health, dignity, and well-being of older people in vulnerable communities. Many elderly individuals face serious barriers in accessing healthcare due to poverty, mobility challenges and limited health services. Over the past three months, EAN conducted a community health check-up initiative aimed at identifying health conditions among elderly people and connecting them to appropriate care and support.

Project Objectives

Provide basic health screening services to older people.
Identify elderly individuals with untreated or unmanaged health conditions
Link elderly beneficiaries to healthcare facilities for advanced care
Improve nutrition and overall wellbeing among vulnerable elderly people
Promote preventative healthcare and regular monitoring of blood pressure and other health indicators

Activities Implemented

During the reporting period, the project conducted community-based health check-ups for elderly individuals. A total of 119 older people were reached through health assessments that included blood pressure monitoring, general health assessments, and nutrition screenings. Through these assessments, 59 elderly individuals were identified as requiring advanced medical care. Among them, 11 elderly people were identified with serious eye problems requiring specialist assessment, and 8 elderly individuals require tuberculosisi (TB) screening. many older people were found living with long-standing untreated hypertension. some had stopped taking medication due to lack of access to healthcare facilities and financial constraints, leaving their conditions unmanaged. EAN is currently working to strengthen collaboration with Chileka Health Centre to facilitate referrals and ensure elderly beneficiaries receive advanced care and specialist support.

Nutrition Support

Nutrition assessment identified 22 older people as malnourished. With support from Gift of the Givers Foundation, these elderly beneficiaries are now receiving nutrition support including Likuni porridge, Chiponde ( peanut butter), and soya pieces. In addition, EAN organizes a weekly elderly feeding program every saturday, providing nutritious meals to elderly individuals. This program not helps address hunger but also creates an opportunity for social interaction and emotional support among older people.

Project Impact Summary

Indicator Results

Older people reached 119

Elderly identified needing advance care 59

Eye problems 11

TB assessment 8

Malnourished elderly identified 22

Weekly feeding program every saturday

Beneficiary Story

During one of community healthy visits, the EAN team met an elderly woman who had been living with persistent headaches and dizziness for several years. She had stopped visiting the health facility beacause she could afford transport and had no one to accompany her. During the health check-up, the team discovered that her blood pressure was dangerously high. She had not had her blood pressure checked in a long time and was not taking any medication. Through the project, she was referred for medical assessment and is now receiving follow-up support and motoring. This intervention may have prevented a serious health complication such as stroke. stories like this highlight the importance of community-based health screening and the urgent need to support vulnerable elderly individuals who are often left without access to basic healthcare services.

Challenges

Limited access to healthcare services for elderly individuals
Lack of regular monitoring for chronic illnesses such as hypertension
Financial barriers preventing elderly people from accessing treatment
High levels of malnutrition among vulnerable elderly individuals

Next Steps

EAN plans to continue strengthening its services by expanding community health screenings, strengthening referrals with health facilities, and increasing nutrition support for vulnerable elderly individuals. The organization will also continue mobilizing resources to improve access to regular monitoring for chronic conditions such such hypertension and diebetes.

Conclusion

The health check-up project has played an important role in identifying serious health challenges affecting older people in the community. Through health screenings, nutrition support, and partnerships with hhealthcare providers, EAN continues to improve the quality of life for vulnerable elderly individuals. However, the need remains significant. Continued support will help ensure that older people receive the healthcare, nutriition, and dignity they deserve.

Health check-up followed by nutritious meals

Elders receiving meals at home during home visits

Elderly man received monthly nutrition support

Outreach team to visit bedridden seniors

Nurse checks BP & sugar

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