Health Posts

Healthcare boost for Nkhata-Bay as new operation theatre construction advances

Nov 20, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Construction of a new operation theatre at Chintheche Rural Hospital in Nkhata Bay has reached an important milestone, with 25% of the work now completed.  The project, which is part of a broader effort to… ...

Mzimba District Hospital under fire for alleged negligence in maternity care

Nov 18, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Mzimba District Hospital is facing accusations of negligence in its maternity ward, with claims suggesting this may have led to preventable deaths of mothers and newborns. Dorothy Phiri, a resident, shared her heartbreaking story, blaming… ...

Chakwera promises to construct 900 health facilities

Nov 16, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

With nine months remaining before September 16, 2025, general elections, President Lazarus Chakwera has promised to construct 900 health facilities to improve the country's healthcare system. Chakwera made remarks during his speech at Chimwaza Trading… ...

MLW hosts MacFarlane Mbewe National Science for all quizzes in Lilongwe

Nov 10, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome (MLW) Research Programme, in collaboration with other stakeholders, yesterday hosted the inaugural MacFarlane Mbewe National Science for All (Sci4O) Quiz at Bingu International Conference Center in Lilongwe. Speaking at the event… ...

Malawi is doing well in HIV/AIDS fight – MoH

Nov 07, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Ministry of Health says Malawi is doing well in the fight against HIV/AIDS following the achievement of the 95-95 target. This was disclosed during this year's Joint Annual Review (JAR) which is happening in… ...

Ignore myths, misconceptions about mosquito nets – Daud

Nov 04, 2024 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Deputy Minister of Health Halima Daud has called on people across the country to walk away from myths and misconceptions which prevent them from using Mosquito nets. Daud made the call on Monday in Balaka… ...

MoH to launch insecticide nets mass distribution campaign tomorrow

Nov 03, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Ministry of Health says they will launch the 2024 Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) mass distribution campaign and commemorate the SADC Malaria Week on 4 November 2024. According to the statement released today signed by… ...