By Kenson McCloud As cases of Covid-19 continue to soar with each passing every day, health rights experts have demanded urgency in the recruitment process of additional health personnel to help ease the pressure in service delivery. In an interview with Timveni, one of the experts George Jobe said government has to prioritize the process […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace says huge investment and commitment from government is what Malawi needs to have a vibrant health care system. The remarks come as the country is still grappling with the challenge of health tourism which favours the rich in accessing treatment abroad. In an interview […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud A mental health expert from the College of Medicine has attributed the rise in suicide cases to economic hardships and mental illnesses resulting from stress and anxiety in family set ups. Dr Chiwoza Bandawe says the cases have risen by 57 percent compared to last year. Dr Bandawe said, "The restrictive measures […]Read More
By Gerald Musambazi Viyuyi Friends of Burns Unit at Queens Elizabeth central hospital in Blantyre have donated assorted items worth K450,000 as part of celebrations marking the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. According to the founder and patron of the organization Suzan Banda they decided to cheer up the sick after noticing the […]Read More
By Emma Zawanda The Ministry of Health has resumed testing contacts of all confirmed cases of Covid-19. In a statement, Co-Chairperson of the Covid-19 Presidential Taskforce, Dr John Phuka said now more than ever is not the time to lower the guard in the fight against the pandemic. Dr Phuka said cases are being reported […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa Lack of proper water, sanitation and hygiene services is said to be frustrating operations at Bwaila hospital in Lilongwe. Public relations officer for Lilongwe district health office Richard Mvula said WASH services rendered at the facility do not tally with the number patients accommodated at the hospital. According to Mvula, strong and […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa The Global Financing Facility says Malawi has made tremendous progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. Its Coordinator Pius Nakoma disclosed that Malawi has made considerable headway in key demographic and survival indicators. Malawi being one of the poorest countries in the world, its overall development and health system are vulnerable to […]Read More
By Meclina Chirwa As Malawi commemorates World AIDS Day, relevant stakeholders have been urged to step up awareness efforts on contraceptives use among women. According to Salome(not real name) who is living with HIV, use of condoms is regarded as a taboo in marriage. “Many women do not negotiate when it comes to sex, a […]Read More
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
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