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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… ...