Month: January 2017 Posts

Malawi prepared for cholera outbreak – Govt

Jan 31, 2017 Martha Chikoti 5 &

Government through the Ministry of Health says Malawi is well prepared to deal with a cholera outbreak during this rainy season. The statement has been brought forward by the ministry's spokesperson Adrian Chikumbe. He said… ...

Rains coexist with trouble: health expert warns of cholera outbreak

Dec 08, 2016 Thula Chisamba 6 &

As rains continue pouring and causing numerous casualties, a health expert has warned that the next most deadly catastrophe to result from the same might be cholera. The Mzuzu based health professional, Adams Chirwa, said… ...

Karonga and Rumphi worst hit by cholera outbreak

May 12, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 15 &

Cholera continues to wreak havoc in the northern region with Rumphi and Karonga reportedly the worst hit. The cholera outbreak is severe at Ngara and Chilumba in Karonga lakeshore areas as well as at Chitimba… ...

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… ...

Two die of Cholera in Karonga

Apr 12, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 40 &

Two people have died of cholera in Karonga district this month alone as the disease continue to affect the northern region district. According to Karonga health authorities, cases of cholera in the district have risen… ...

Cholera outbreak hits Mangochi

Mar 24, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 11 &

Mangochi district has been hit by a cholera outbreak and authorities say two people have died from the disease in the month March. Mangochi hospital sanitation officer Kondwani Mamba said they have registered 12 cholera… ...

Cholera vaccination exercise ‘progressing well’

Feb 18, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 20 &

The ministry of health has expressed satisfaction at the progress of the first phase of the Cholera vaccination exercise being conducted in areas around Lake Chirwa. An official from the ministry Morris M'bang'ombe said they… ...