By Chilenje Chilenje The Diabetes Association of Malawi has decried the shortage of drugs in public hospitals to treat diabetes. The President of the Association Clement Mandala said the development is proving to be a huge setback in the fight against the disease. Mandala’s remarks come as the country is observing diabetes awareness month. Speaking […]Read More
By Esther Manduwa President of the Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi has called on government to strengthen support towards persons with albinism amid a surge in fatalities due to skin cancer. Ian Simbota’s remarks come as this year twelve people with albinism have succumbed to cancer as compared to six registered last year. […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa Lack of adequate water sanitation and hygiene materials is said to be a major challenge hindering education at Chipala primary school in Mgona, Lilongwe. Head teacher of the school Rachael Banda, told Timveni the problem is worsened by the community’s interference and encroachment which is posing a great risk to learners. Banda […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa The Parliamentary Committee on Health has accused some stakeholders of not paying attention to issues of youth friendly health services. Chairperson of the committee Dr Mathews Ngwale disclosed this in an interview with Timveni. According to Ngwale, it remains a big concern having some health facilities not being able to deliver such […]Read More
An expert of Psychology has advised survivors of sexual abuse to speak out and share their experiences to get proper counseling to help in their recovery process. The call comes as cases of rape and sexual abuse are on the increase in the country. Speaking to Timveni, Chiwoza Bandawe said rape is a traumatizing experience […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa The National TB Control Program says strategic move by officials in management of hospital visits by TB patients has helped a great deal in reducing Covid-19 cases among TB patients. Data provided by authorities indicate that out of Sixteen Thousand TB patients, only ten have so far been contracted the Corona virus. […]Read More
By Chilenje Chilenje Gruesome reports have emerged at Nsanje district hospital of some health workers who are forcing patients to pay for services which are meant to be accessed for free. This was revealed on Wednesday during an interface meeting which community leaders organized in the district with the duty bearers to express their concerns […]Read More
Reported by Chilenje Chilenje Authorities at Nsanje district hospital have started administering vaccination to its workers in order to eliminate Hepatitis B which has allegedly caused havoc. Nsanje District Hospital Public Relations Officer, George Mbotwa, has confirmed the development. According to Mbotwa, at least two people are dying of the disease everyday causing panic among […]Read More
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