Malawi Health: Stay Informed on the Latest News and Trends

Shire Valley declared free from Foot and Mouth disease

Nov 21, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 10 &

Malawi's Ministry of agriculture, irrigation and water development has removed the ban on the sell of livestocks in the Shire valley. The ministry says it has not registered new cases on the disease and it… ...

Finally: Malawi government to recruit newly graduated doctors

Nov 21, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 35 &

The Malawi Government says it shares the public's concerns on the need for doctors in various hospitals and is working tirelessly to make sure that it employs more doctors and nurses. Minister of health Peter… ...

Cancer Survivors Quest in ‘No-shave campaign month’

Nov 21, 2015 Geoffrey Banda 6 &

Cancer Survivors Quest (CSQ), one of the non-governmental organisations in the country, has set November as a ‘No-shave Campaign Month’ aimed at raising awareness about prostate and testicular cancer. During the month, those committed to… ...

African Researchers promises to end neglected diseases

Nov 19, 2015 Happy Arnold Soko 3 &

Researchers in Africa have assured the continent that they are committed to fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) which have can affect over 1.5 billion people including Malawians. Speaking during the 3rd General Assembly Meeting… ...

Man dies after excessively drinking Kachasu

Nov 12, 2015 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 73 &

A Malawian man from Nkhotakota district died on Sunday after taking Kachasu on an empty stomach. Nkhotakota Police confirmed the death of 47 year old Francis Phiri. According to Police Spokesperson Williams Kaponda the deceased… ...

Malawi Government U-turns to re-employ nurses

Nov 11, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 11 &

The Malawi Government through the Ministry of Health has invited all nurses, who were told to go back home after being employed for a week, to undergo interviews before they are re-employed. Previously, the National… ...

Trachoma disease on the rise in Malawi

Nov 11, 2015 Geoffrey Banda 26 &

There is a fear of continuing spread of Trachoma disease in Malawi if there will be no improvement in sanitation and access to safe water in the country. Trachoma a disease which is locally known… ...

Patients at Limbe hospital can now smile

Nov 07, 2015 Timothy Kachedwa 4 &

Ecobank Malawi has donated a water tank to Limbe health centre to ease problems of water which had become the order of the day at the facility. Expectant mothers accessing maternity services at the health… ...

Drug theft worries Health Ministry

Nov 07, 2015 Thula Chisamba 12 &

Malawi's Ministry of health has expressed worry over rampant drug theft in the country’s public hospitals saying it scares drug donors. Speaking to Malawi24 on Thursday, Minister of health Peter Kumpalume emphasized that the conduct… ...

Mutharika’s govt falling out

Nov 06, 2015 Mwayi Mkandawire 52 &

...un recruited doctors run away from Malawi Just when the Malawi leader keeps making promises of putting his heart on the welfare of Malawians, President Peter Mutharika's government has found itself in yet another mess.… ...

Malawi crisis: No food in public hospitals

Nov 03, 2015 Lyonike Mughogho 108 &

...situation blamed on Joyce Banda The well being of some Malawians admitted in different government hospitals in the central part of Malawi is under threat as media reports indicate that Dedza, Balaka, Chiradzulu and Ntcheu… ...

Drug resistant malaria worries Malawian medics

Nov 01, 2015 Thula Chisamba 10 &

Malawian based health professional Dr Tambulani Gondwe has expressed worry over reports that drug resistant malaria may spread to Africa soon. Gondwe feels Africa and Malawi in particular is not fit enough to withstand such… ...

Nyasa Manufacturers and FAM officials with Bullets signing the deal

Bullets might lose newly found K500 million sponsorship

Oct 31, 2015 Mike J. Kangwele 280 &

…FIFA statutes do not permit tobacco sponsorships The joy in the camp of probable Super League champions, Big Bullets Football Club, might be short-lived if the reports that Malawi24 has are anything to go by.… ...

Health ministry to punish selfish doctors

Oct 30, 2015 Thula Chisamba 36 &

The Ministry of health in Malawi has issued a warning a threat to medical workers who are selfish and bossy when attending to patients. This comes amid findings that most health professionals in the country subject… ...

Mutharika angers Nurses

Oct 29, 2015 Luke Bisani 112 &

Malawi President Peter Mutharika's directive to ban local health public relation officers from speaking to the media has sparked anger from the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (NONM). According to a memo signed… ...