With financial support of the German Federal Foreign Office, the Order of Malta was able to extend the basic healthcare programme in Zimbabwe. In cooperation with the Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (German Development Service, DED) and the Diocese of Mutare, the Order of Malta Malteser Hilfsdienst, Germany provide several hospitals in Manicaland with drugs and medical equipment. Many years of political oppression, misgovernment and drought have led to an aggravation of the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe. Especially children and mothers, old people and numerous HIV/AIDS patients suffer from the permanent deficiency of nutrition and healthcare services. The medical relief measures were started in August 2002. Basic healthcare for up to 85,000 people can now be ensured until at least the end of 2003.
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
- The Order of Malta
Mission
The Sovereign Order of Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilisation.
- Government
Grand Master
Fra’ John T. Dunlap
According to the Constitution, as the religious Superior and Sovereign, he must fully dedicate himself to the development of the works of the Order and to set an example of living by Christian principles, to all the members of the Order of Malta.
- Humanitarian and Medical Works
Hospitaller mission
The Order of Malta is permanently present with medical, social and humanitarian projects in most countries in the world.
- Diplomatic Activities
Humanitarian Diplomacy
The Sovereign Order of Malta’s diplomatic relations facilitate its medical and humanitarian activities.
- News
- Press & Publications
Latest Publication
Order of Malta Activity Report 2021
- History
1048 to the present day
The birth of the Order of St. John dates back to around 1048. It was under the leadership of Blessed Fra’ Gerard, founder and first Master, that the religious community became a lay religious order.
