Health Posts

Coronavirus: 62 people in self-quarantine in Malawi

Feb 22, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Ministry of Health says 62 people who arrived in Malawi from China are under self- and are being monitored by the ministry. Chief of Health Services at the Ministry Dr Charles Mwasambo said this… ...

Timeless Qualities of a Good Mother

Feb 20, 2020 Alex Chikanga 0 &

You’ve probably been reflecting on your childhood years and the earliest memories of your mom. Most people will have a lot of good things to say about their mothers. The bond is one that is… ...

Why Juicing is the Perfect Healthy Hobby

Feb 19, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

As humans, we get caught up in unnecessary vices that can be hard to break away from. Some of the indulgences can have severe health implications. That is why it is recommended that you’re looking… ...

Malawi ready for Coronavirus – Minister of Health

Feb 12, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Minister of Health Jappie Mhango has assured the nation that his ministry has put in place preventive measures for the novel coronavirus. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Mhango said that the country has the equipment… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi Govt tells citizens to avoid travelling to China

Feb 10, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Government has advised citizens to avoid travelling to China and other countries affected by the coronavirus but has said it not will apply any travel or trade restrictions because of the outbreak. Minister… ...

Chimulirenji’s mother dies

Feb 09, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Honourable Everton Chimulirenji’s mother has died today at a hospital in India. According to state broadcaster MBC, Mrs Alefa Julius Chimulirenji, has died at the Artemis Hospital in New Dheli, India. Vigil is being held… ...

Mzuzu council secures temporary waste disposal site

Feb 08, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Mzuzu City Council has managed to secure a temporary site for waste disposal at Lusangazi Forest. According to McDonald Gondwe, the council's spokesperson, the site is now open. "The Council has secured a temporary site… ...

National Youth Council of Malawi urges youth to get tested for cancer

Feb 06, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

As the world commemorated world cancer day on Tuesday, the National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCM) urged youth to be in forefront in getting tested for various types of cancers in order to get early… ...

Mchinji hit by scabies outbreak

Feb 05, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Health authorities in Mchinji have appealed for drugs following an outbreak of scabies in the district. The Malawi News Agency reported that the contagious itchy skin disease has affected all traditional authorities in the district… ...

Trash accumulates in Mzuzu markets as dumping site remains closed

Feb 04, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

There are heaps of trash in markets in Mzuzu City with the council failing to collect the waste because of the closure of the Msilo dumping site. Mzuzu main market and parts of Zigwagwa markets… ...

Malawi quarantines Coronavirus suspects

Feb 02, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi has reportedly quarantined a Chinese national travelling from Wuhan, China, after showing early signs of the Coronavirus outbreak. A report by one of the local online outlets alleges he has been quarantined together with… ...

Mzuzu commemorates Aids day

Jan 31, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Mzuzu City Council will hold a World Aids Day commemoration event today as the council continues to encourage residents to get tested. According to Mzuzu City Aids Coordinator Augustine Gama, the event will be… ...

Dedza woman burns child’s foot over mkute

Jan 30, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Police in Dedza have arrested a 28-year-old woman for allegedly burning her 8-year-old child’s foot over remnant food (mkute). According to Dedza police public relations officer, Cassim Manda, the suspect has been identified as Paliyani… ...

Woman burns son’s lips, neck, chest

Jan 29, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

Police in Mulanje have arrested a 37-year-old-woman for burning her 5-year-old son's lips, neck and chest after accusing him of stealing fish. Sergeant Blessings Gama, deputy spokesperson Mulanje Police Station, identified the woman as Loveness… ...

Police officers equipped with HIV/AIDS prevention advocacy knowledge

Jan 27, 2020 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

As Malawi seeks to eliminate HIV/AIDS by 2030, Non-governmental organization called Mzake ndi Mzake has taught Police officers on how they can tackle issues of prevention, care and counseling in the fight against HIV. The… ...