Bill Clinton launches upgraded hospital in Malawi

Bill Clinton launched the Centre of Memory exhibition in Johannesburg, to honour Nelson Mandela

Bill Clinton, the former US president, will today launch a multi-million dollar hospital project in Malawi, where health care is hindered by poor facilities and a brain drain. He will also visit Zambia this weekend to boost a UN-backed HIV/Aids drugs programme which is helping to treat more than 13 000 children.

Yesterday, Clinton launched the Centre of Memory exhibition in Johannesburg, to honour Nelson Mandela, the former president and the late Albert Luthuli. Clinton says the centre should carry on the legacy of the two Nobel Peace laureates for the sake of humanity. The exhibition, entitled Making Peace commemorates Mandela and Luthuli. It explores the relationship between the two former ANC presidents through pictures and text.

Meanwhile Arthur Chaskalson, the retired head of the Constitutional Court, has received the Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights. Chaskalson received the award for his commitment to promoting human rights and for advancing access to justice.