Developments Since 2000
Long term ongoing research in malaria got a boost early 2003, with the establishment of a formal malaria research centre. The Malaria Institute at Macha (MIAM) collaborates with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to do continuing research in malaria and related diseases. Later the research also encompassed TB and HIV, with special attention into Pediatric HIV.
Macha Works, a cooperative organisation, partnered at Macha Mission and implemented an aerodrome, ABFA, restaurant, Care House, Library and Craft Shop, ICT training center, Macha Innovative Christian School, and housing facilities at Ubuntu Campus. Also a large Jatropha Farm was started at Macha Mission by Macha Works. From the base at Macha, Macha Works extended activities in 8 other rural communities throughout Zambia (status mid 2010).
Vision Community Radio Macha, broadcasting from Vision House just off Macha Mission, can be received in a 80 km radius on 92.9 MHz, FM.
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