Health Posts

The uncoordinated orchestra – Malawi’s circumcision conundrum

May 12, 2016 Collins Mtika 1 &

For 33 years now, Reverend Levi Nyondo, as God’s anointed ‘shepherd,’ has watched HIV/AIDS decimate his ‘sheep.’ Although his homilies have urged sexual abstinence and fidelity, which should slow spread of the disease, he grudgingly admits… ...

Cholera upsurge haunts Ministry of Health

May 11, 2016 Martha Chikoti 2 &

The Malawi government through the ministry of health said it is determined to reduce cholera cases in Karonga district. Ministry health Spokesperson Adrian Chikumbe said this following the increase in number of cholera cases reported this… ...

Holy Family Hospital extends begging bowl

May 10, 2016 Timothy Kachedwa 3 &

Holy Family Hospital authorities in Phalombe district  have called on different stakeholders to assist the facility as the hospital lacks necessary resources. According to Director of the Hospital Dr Patrick Chisepo, the facility is facing… ...

‘People with albinism in Malawi living in fear’

May 07, 2016 Luke Bisani 27 &

The Association of People with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has bemoaned stigma in the country, arguing that it is fueling attacks and killings of people with albinism. Speaking after a meeting with President Peter Mutharika… ...

Hospital user fees: adults to pay over K1000

May 05, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 472 &

Malawians, many of whom live on less than a dollar a day, will now have to pay more than K1,000 every time they access medical services at public hospitals. According to reports reaching Malawi24, a… ...

Finally: Malawi to introduce user fees in hospitals

May 05, 2016 Timothy Kachedwa 538 &

Authorities in the health sector says they have finalized the policy that will let them introduce user fees in public hospitals. Speaking in an interview, minister of health Dr Peter Kumpalume confirmed that the policy has… ...

Malawian woman abandons three month-old baby

May 04, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 50 &

Malawi police in Blantyre are searching for a mother who dumped her 3 month-old baby boy at Kanjedza Seventh Day Church in the city. Assistant Public Relations Officer for Limbe police Sergeant Widson Nhlane said… ...