Health Posts

Govt’s silence on ‘no vaccine, no work policy’ irks CDEDI

Sep 10, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has expressed concern over Government’s silence on the ‘no vaccine, no work’ policy which companies in Malawi have instituted. CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has made… ...

Lack of access to post-abortion care leading to maternal deaths

Sep 08, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Ipas Malawi says lack of knowledge on how women can access post-abortion care in health facilities is contributing to high levels of maternal deaths in the country. Ipas Malawi Program Manager Luke Tembo said this… ...

Ministry of Health ready to issue COVID vaccine certificates

Sep 08, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Ministry of Health says it has completed implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine certification process and the ministry is ready to issue certificates to fully vaccinated  people. Secretary for Health Dr. Charles Mwansambo has said… ...

Police arrest fake nurse in Lilongwe

Sep 07, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A 22-year-old woman has been arrested at Area 25 Health Centre in Lilongwe where she posed as a nurse and allegedly stole money from patients. The woman has been identified as Caroline Botha. According to… ...

One person dies in minibus crash in Neno

Sep 06, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

A passenger has died after a minibus overturned several times at Chigona Village in Neno. Eight other people suffered injuries in the car crash and they were taken to Neno District Hospital where seven were… ...

Suicide prevention week launched to encourage conversations around mental health

Sep 06, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A local organization has launched the first ever Suicide Prevention Week (SPW) in Malawi to encourage healthy conversations around mental health in the country amid a rise in suicide cases this year. According to the… ...

Mzati Youth Organization engages youths on SRHR

Sep 04, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Mzati Youth Organization in Blantyre on Friday engaged the youth on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in order to guide and encourage them on the importance of using contraceptives. Executive Director for Mzati Youth… ...