Welcome to February!
This month’s newsletter was written by Lusungu Mwambeye, who is serving as Clinic Administrator in Malawi at the Lutheran Mobile Clinic. Her words remind us of the simple blessings of good weather and food security. Amid the challenges of life, we are all reminded that God is in control and He will provide what we need for body and spirit.
Please keep CAMM in your prayers. Just this week, members of the stateside CAMM Committee, along with volunteers from the US, arrived in Kenya for our third short term medical camp. CAMM has been blessed with the support and resources needed to offer these short term camps on a yearly basis. We will look forward to hearing updates on how the camp went upon their return.
Thank you for your continued prayers on behalf of CAMM.
God’s Blessing,
Stephanie Otto
cwc.camm@gmail.com
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Current needs for supplies in Malawi
Short and long sleeve shirts and sweatshirts (24
months – 4T)
Sun hats (infant – adult)
Onesies (12 months – 2T)
Athletic pants/leggings (12 months – 4T)
Baby receiving blankets, socks, and hats
Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50)
Knitted/winter hats (infant – adult)
1 and 2 gallon Ziploc bags
Baby bottles
*Malawi is not able to accept pill bottles at this time.
ADDRESS BOXES FOR MALAWI
LUTHERAN MOBILE CLINIC
P.O. Box 30339
Lilongwe 3, Malawi, AFRICA
Current needs for supplies in Zambia
Baby receiving blankets, socks, and hats
Baby blankets of any kind
Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50)
AA batteries (dry cell not lithium)
1 and 2 gallon Ziploc bags
ADDRESS BOXES FOR ZAMBIA
LUTHERAN MISSION RURAL HEALTH CENTER
(Mwembezhi)
P.O. Box 310005
Chelston, Lusaka, Zambia, AFRICA
Additional shipping information and tips can be
found on our website at www.camm.us/howtohelp/
Lutheran Mobile Clinic
February 2026 Newsletter
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16). As we continue in the Season of Epiphany, we are reminded that Christ, the Light of the world, is revealed not only through words but through acts of love and service. Good works are the fruit of faith flowing naturally from hearts transformed by God’s grace. Through charity, care, and compassion, we reflect Christ’s light to those in need, giving glory to God alone.
As we begin 2026, we are thankful for the malaria reports from our clinics and government hospitals in the country. Compared to the previous season, cases of malaria from our clinics have declined by half. In 2024 we saw 15,777 malaria cases, and in 2025 we saw 7,522 malaria cases. This is great news, the increased access to malaria vaccines, indoor spraying, net distribution alongside ongoing public health education and prevention efforts are bearing good fruits. While other challenges remain, this progress is a hopeful sign that sustained medical outreach and prevention are making a real difference in people’s lives. Through the work of the Lutheran Mobile Clinic, we continue to witness how medical care, vaccination awareness, and community engagement bring healing and hope, especially to the most vulnerable.
Malawi has also received steady seasonal rains this year, which are vital for agriculture. These rains bring renewed hope for a better harvest in the coming months. For many families who depend on subsistence farming, a good rainy season means improved food security, better nutrition, and greater stability. We pray that these rains will continue to be enough to nourish crops and sustain livelihoods without causing flooding or disease.
In Malawi and much of central Africa, maize is an essential crop used to make nsima, the nation’s food staple. Below average rains in recent years have meant poor harvests, leading to shortages and increased prices. Therefore, we wish to acknowledge and applaud President Arthur Peter Mutharika and the government for taking decisive action to improve food availability. The procurement of 200,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia, with the initial delivery of 3,400 metric tonnes and the first phase expectation of 103,000 metric tonnes to be delivered before March, has helped stabilize supply and has contributed to a reduction in maize prices across the country. As of November 2025, the maize price was above Mwk100,000 (or $57) per 50kg bag and now with this development in January 2026, the bag of maize is now selling at or below Mwk45,000 ($25). This emergency relief procurement aims to support over 4 million people facing hunger due to an 800,000 metric tonne national deficit experienced in the previous poor harvests. This is welcome relief for many households that have struggled with high food costs, and it brings renewed hope during this agricultural season.
As a faith-based organization, the Lutheran Mobile Clinic remains committed to serving in Christ’s name, bringing medical care, dignity, and compassion to communities in need. We thank you, our supporters and partners, for walking alongside us. Your prayers, generosity, and encouragement enable this light to continue shining.
May God bless you richly as together we reflect the light of Christ through service and love.
Your Sister in Christ,
Lusungu Mwambeye
Clinic Administrator.
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