Month: August 2020 Posts

Phuka condemns stigma against Coronavirus patients, survivors

Aug 03, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Co-chairperson of the Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus John Phuka has condemned stigma against COVID-19 patients, survivors and families of victims. In a statement on Sunday, Phuka said there are reports of increased cases of stigma… ...

Organisation donates to Mtandire community members

Aug 03, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

An organization called My community, My Responsibility has donated masks, hand sanitizers, blankets and food items worth MK400,000 to community members at Mtandire in Lilongwe. The organization is supporting people in Lilongwe with resources aimed… ...

Coronavirus: Six people die, 108 new cases recorded

Aug 02, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus on Saturday announced six new deaths, 108 new cases and 39 new recoveries. Co-chairperson of the taskforce John Phuka said five of the new deaths are from Lilongwe and one… ...

Coronavirus cases in Malawi exceed 4000

Aug 01, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The total number of Coronavirus cases in Malawi has hit 4078, with the death toll at 114 deaths and the number of recoveries at 1,875. Co-chairperson of the Presidential Taskforce John Phuka on Friday also… ...

Chanco closed over Covid-19

Aug 01, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Chancellor College has been closed for a week, starting today, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. College Registrar Mary Wasiri said the college will be disinfected from today by the Zomba District Council Health Sector. “In… ...

Villagers attack health workers during burial of Covid-19 victim

Jul 31, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Villagers in Nkhotakota on Wednesday pelted stones at health personnel during the burial of a woman who died of COVID-19 in the district. The commotion erupted at Jabu graveyard in Phangwa Village in Nkhotakota Malawi… ...

Phuka urges Muslims to follow prevention measures during Eid celebrations

Jul 31, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Co-Chairperson of the Coronavirus Taskforce John Phuka has urged Muslims in the country to observe Coronavirus prevention measures as they celebrate Eid-Al-Adha today. In a statement on Thursday, Phuka noted that Eid-Al-Adha celebrations involve gatherings… ...