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Youths cautioned ahead of road construction project

Feb 21, 2020 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Youths around Mpata, an area between Michesi and Mulanje mountains, have been warned about the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS as a road construction project is about to commence in the area.… ...

Malawi ready for Coronavirus – Minister of Health

Feb 12, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Minister of Health Jappie Mhango has assured the nation that his ministry has put in place preventive measures for the novel coronavirus. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Mhango said that the country has the equipment… ...

Chimulirenji’s mother dies

Feb 09, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Honourable Everton Chimulirenji’s mother has died today at a hospital in India. According to state broadcaster MBC, Mrs Alefa Julius Chimulirenji, has died at the Artemis Hospital in New Dheli, India. Vigil is being held… ...

National Youth Council of Malawi urges youth to get tested for cancer

Feb 06, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

As the world commemorated world cancer day on Tuesday, the National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCM) urged youth to be in forefront in getting tested for various types of cancers in order to get early… ...

Trash accumulates in Mzuzu markets as dumping site remains closed

Feb 04, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

There are heaps of trash in markets in Mzuzu City with the council failing to collect the waste because of the closure of the Msilo dumping site. Mzuzu main market and parts of Zigwagwa markets… ...

Suspected coronavirus case in Botswana

Jan 31, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A suspected coronavirus case has been registered in Botswana, the government has confirmed. In a statement today, the Botswana Government said the suspected patient arrived at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport today from China on… ...

Malawi starts screening travelers for Coronavirus

Jan 26, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

…Malawians told to avoid travelling to affected countries Government says it has started screening travelers for Coronavirus which has affected countries in Asia. The Ministry of Health said in a statement dated 24 January, 2020… ...

Hospital workers charged for stealing 200 mosquito nets

Jan 22, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Two hospital workers in Balaka have been charged for stealing 200 mosquito nets from Kwitanda Health Centre in the district. The two Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs) appeared before the Balaka Second Grade Magistrate's court on… ...

Health workers in Chikwawa accused of neglecting patients

Jan 13, 2020 Bwemba Jameson 0 &

Community’s members at Ngabu and Masache in Chikwawa have complained over the behaviour of health workers at Dolo Health Centre saying they open or close the facility as they wish. The community members have complained… ...

Government pledges continued availability of drugs in hospitals

Jan 11, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango, yesterday said the government is committed to ensuring that drugs in all public hospitals are readily available. Mhango said this at Mzuzu Central Medical Stores during a tour… ...

Mzuzu residents complain over poor sanitation

Jan 04, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Mzuzu residents have expressed concern over poor sanitation in the city and have urged the Mzuzu City Council to improve the situation during this rainy season. According to the residents, there is garbage at almost… ...

Malawian radiologist awarded in US

Dec 31, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

The American Neurological Association (ANA) has awarded Malawian radiologist Dr. Sam Kampondeni who developed techniques that have led to insights into how cerebral malaria affects brain development in children. Kampondeni, Malawi's top radiologist and leading… ...