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Dedza woman leads clean water revolution

Nov 23, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

In a groundbreaking effort to address water challenges in Dedza, Fatima Bauti, a native of the district, is spearheading the drilling of 20 boreholes to bring clean water to rural communities. Supported by her friends… ...

Healthcare boost for Nkhata-Bay as new operation theatre construction advances

Nov 20, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Construction of a new operation theatre at Chintheche Rural Hospital in Nkhata Bay has reached an important milestone, with 25% of the work now completed. The project, which is part of a broader effort to… ...

Mzimba District Hospital under fire for alleged negligence in maternity care

Nov 18, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Mzimba District Hospital is facing accusations of negligence in its maternity ward, with claims suggesting this may have led to preventable deaths of mothers and newborns. Dorothy Phiri, a resident, shared her heartbreaking story, blaming… ...

Chakwera promises to construct 900 health facilities

Nov 16, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

With nine months remaining before September 16, 2025, general elections, President Lazarus Chakwera has promised to construct 900 health facilities to improve the country's healthcare system. Chakwera made remarks during his speech at Chimwaza Trading… ...

MLW hosts MacFarlane Mbewe National Science for all quizzes in Lilongwe

Nov 10, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome (MLW) Research Programme, in collaboration with other stakeholders, yesterday hosted the inaugural MacFarlane Mbewe National Science for All (Sci4O) Quiz at Bingu International Conference Center in Lilongwe. Speaking at the event… ...

Strengthening communities by investing in youth development

Nov 08, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Youth across the country are receiving support from various organizations to help them thrive in a changing world. In Mzimba, District Youth Officer Yamikani Nyalugwe talked about these efforts on the Show-off podcast, explaining how… ...

Malawi is doing well in HIV/AIDS fight – MoH

Nov 07, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Ministry of Health says Malawi is doing well in the fight against HIV/AIDS following the achievement of the 95-95 target. This was disclosed during this year's Joint Annual Review (JAR) which is happening in… ...