By Meclina Chirwa A health rights activist has warned that Malawi again finds itself on a dangerous path in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic due to relaxed approach to adherence to preventive measures. In an interview with Timveni, George Jobe has tipped authorities to strictly enforce set guidelines. According to Jobe, several factors have […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa The Lilongwe district health office has dismissed myths surrounding the use of mosquito nets. Its spokesperson Richard Mvula disclosed this in an interview with Timveni after observing that many households shun mosquito nets. According to Mvula, "malaria remains a deadly disease" hence the need for mindset change to combat it. Malaria is […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa The Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources and Climate Change has bashed the executive arm of government for not prioritizing water, hygiene and sanitation at a time when such services are critical in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Chairperson of the committee Werani Chilenga said this as Malawi and the rest of […]Read More
By Gerald Musambazi Viyuyi The Blantyre district health office has launched the Covid-19 vaccination campaign which will see frontline health workers first to get the jab. Director of health and environmental health Dr Gift Kawalazila has urged the citizenry not to panic as the Astra Zeneca vaccine is safe. Kawalazila said the medicine has reenergized […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa The Ntchisi district council says sanitation and hygiene are very important in a drive to achieve infection prevention. The council’s Director of Health Services Dr Lumbani Munthali made the remarks in Mponela, Dowa district during a workshop on infection prevention and control organized by Water Aid Malawi. "Health workers should strive to […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa As Chiradzulu West Member of Parliament is expected to table the Termination of Pregnancy Bill on Thursday, a section of youths has thrown its weight behind the piece of legislation. The youths under the banner Alliance for Youth SRHR argue that the bill will save girls who are among the 141 Thousand […]Read More
By Pemphero Malimba Health authorities in Dedza have commended some concerned citizens for their efforts in combating Covid-19 pandemic in the District. On Sunday, some concerned citizens under the banner Dedza District Covid-19 Relief Support donated Personal Protective Equipment worth K 2.5 million to Dedza district hospital and some hospitals under the Christian Health Association […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa Government says there is need to explore and arrest mental health problem among young people in the country. Deputy Director for the Reproductive Health Unit in the Ministry of Health Dr Henry Phiri says government is not doing enough in combating the problem. "Government and other stakeholders have placed much emphasis on […]Read More
Government has disclosed plans to recruit new health workers to ease congestion in the hospitals. Speaking in parliament while responding to questions from some legislators on shortage of health practioners in some health centers, minister of health Khumbize Chiponda said that government is aware of the problem, and that plans are underway to recruit more […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa In a drive to improve access to safe water, Water for People has constructed 110 water taps in Chikwawa district. Water for People’s Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Engineer Thokozani Kaitane told Timveni that over 18 thousand people in Limphangwi area have benefited from the development. “Through the programs that Water for People […]Read More
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