Where can i find LION?
LION is located at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe. You can find directions and contact information here.
Are services at LION free for all?
Yes. LION delivers essential public orthopaedic and neurosurgical care to all for free. However, some expensive examinations and treatments are only available to private patients or as part of sponsored projects and research.
Is LION a part of Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH)?
Yes. LION functions as the Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery department of KCH. We treat all orthopaedic and Neurosurgery patients in the catchment population of KCH. LION is a semi-autonomous institute owned and run by the LION Trust providing government services to public patients.
Is LION the same as the Lions Club?
No. LION is short for the Lilongwe Institute of Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery and has no connection to Lions Club International.