Health Posts

Mzimba doctors to strike over poor working conditions

Nov 25, 2015 Thula Chisamba 29 &

Health workers in Malawi's northern region district of Mzimba have hinted that they will stage a strike over what they deem pathetic working conditions in the health sector. The medics told Malawi24 on Tuesday that… ...

Funding woes hit Kachere Rehabilitation Centre

Nov 25, 2015 Hajira Halilu 2 &

Management at Kachere Rehabilitation Centre in Malawi's commercial capital, Blantyre has complained about the inadequate funding they have been receiving from government over the past years. According to the administrative officer for the centre, Mrs… ...

Malawi Government fails to pay water bills at Zomba Central Hospital

Nov 22, 2015 Grecium Gama 137 &

As public hospitals in Malawi continue to dance to undying economic woes the country is sailing through, fresh reports show that the  Southern Region Water Board has disconnected water at Zomba Central Hospital due to… ...

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… ...