Mercy Kafotokoza

Biography

Mercy Kafotokoza, founder and Executive Director of Wandikweza, is a Malawian nurse, midwife, and public health professional with extensive experience in community-based health care. Her work at a busy referral hospital highlighted the importance of partnering with communities to deliver basic health services to women and children in remote areas. Under her leadership, Wandikweza empowers community health workers to provide low-cost, timely care directly at households, improving health outcomes and fostering positive community attitudes toward healthcare. Through her focus on organization, management, and community engagement, Mercy has created a model that delivers impactful, sustainable health services.