Tags : cholera outbreak

BELIEFS GET IN THE WAY OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CHOLERA

By Meclina Chirwa  Light House Trust has bemoaned some religious beliefs restricting believers from receiving Cholera treatment and vaccination. Executive Director for the organization, Safari Mbewe, said this on Thursday when donating various supplies towards cholera response at Lilongwe District Health Office worth MWK17 Million. According to Mbewe, the donation is in response to the […]Read More

WATER AID CALLS FOR URGENT INVESTMENT IN WATER AS CHOLERA

By Meclina Chirwa  Water Aid Malawi says investment in water, sanitation and hygiene has the potential of containing the Cholera outbreak in the country.The country recorded 590 new cases on Thursday alone, with 22 deaths.Overall, 1045 people have died of Cholera while 1160 people are in the hospitals.Speaking on Thursday when the organization donated Water, […]Read More

GOVT YET TO CONSOLIDATE CHOLERA SUPPORT RENDERED SO FAR

By Kenson McCloud Government says it is not yet ready to disclose to the public the support that has been rendered so far in the fight against Cholera as pressure continues to mount with the rising cases. As of 19 January, 899 people had died of Cholera in Malawi while 27,501 have been affected so […]Read More