Month: January 2020 Posts

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… ...

Teenager arrested over fake pregnancy

Dec 27, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Police in Lilongwe on Thursday arrested a 17-year-old girl for faking pregnancy. The girl was arrested after she was caught by Area 18 residents who accused her of planning to steal a baby at a… ...

Over 4500 people default ARVs in Nkhatabay

Dec 25, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Health workers in Nkhatabay have expressed concern over the number of people who have stopped collecting Anti-Retroviral (ARV) drugs from health facilities in the district. Acting Nutrition HIV and Aids Officer for Nkhatabay District, Joshua… ...

National Youth Council of Malawi urges youth to spread cholera prevention messages

Dec 24, 2019 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The National Youth Council of Malawi has urged young people to take the responsibility in the fight against cholera by spreading cholera prevention messages in their respective communities. The council says with the rain, comes… ...

Organizations join hands in sensitising communities about Ebola

Dec 23, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Two organizations in Lilongwe have a embarked on a project aimed at sensitizing people in rural areas about Ebola. Titha Organisation of the People with Disabilities (TOPED) and Youth Health Network (YOHNET) are implementing the… ...