Month: January 2024 Posts

Kachasu claims man’s life in Mwanza

Jan 31, 2024 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 0 &

A 36-year-old man in Mwanza district has died in the afternoon of Tuesday after taking Kachasu on empty stomach. Speaking with Malawi24, Mwanza Police spokesperson Hope Kasakula confirmed of the incident and identified the victim… ...

Ministry of Health launches neglected tropical diseases master plan

Jan 31, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Malawi Government through the Ministry of Health has launched the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) master plan. This is a strategic document that will guide the implementation of initiatives to manage and control NTDs in… ...

Zambia postpones school reopening over Cholera

Jan 25, 2024 Peter Mavuto 0 &

Due to the continued spread of cholera, authorities in Zambia say schools in the country will remain closed until February 12, 2024 to protect the lives of people. Education minister Douglas Syakalima said at a… ...

Infections fueling maternal mortality: Govt for improved hygiene in hospitals

Jan 19, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Malawi Government through the ministry of health says it is striving to improve hygiene conditions in hospitals following a report indicating that infections that emanate from poor hygiene conditions are the leading cause of maternal… ...

USAID committed to working with Malawi in preventing Zoonotic diseases

Jan 17, 2024 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has expressed its commitment to supporting Malawi in the prevention of Zoonotic diseases. This comes as Malawi government through the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with Food… ...

Sukulu ku Zambia zikhalabe zotseka kamba ka Cholera

Jan 04, 2024 Peter Mavuto 0 &

Dziko la Zambia, lomwe ndi neba wa Malawi, lati sukulu ku Zambia zikhalabe zotseka mpaka pa 29 January, 2024  kamba ka muliri wa cholera womwe wabuka m'dzikoli. Chikalata chomwe unduna wa za maphunziro mogwirizana ndi… ...

NTLEP registers 90 percent TB treatment success rate in Malawi

Jan 01, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The National Tuberculosis ( TB) and Leprosy Program in Malawi says it has registered a 90 percent treatment success rate in the fight against TB in the year of 2023. This was disclosed by Paul… ...