Health Archives

Alcohol Policy delay worries MAPA

Dec 17, 2016 Luke Bisani 8 &

The Malawi Alcohol Policy Alliance (MAPA) has again expressed worry over the delay for the approval of the alcohol policy in the country. Speaking to members of the press on Friday, MAPA chairperson Felix Chikalira… ...

No special diet for HIV positive inmates: Malawi Prisoners worried about their health

Dec 09, 2016 Thula Chisamba 44 &

Investigations Malawi24 recently conducted at Mzimba and Mzuzu prisons have established that inmates who are living with HIV are not being given balanced diet. It has also been established that due to insufficient food supply… ...

Community hails NGO for mobile clinic

Dec 09, 2016 Bright Malenga 1 &

People of Thandaza in Nkhotakota district have hailed a non-governmental organisation known as H20 for providing a mobile clinic that diagnosed them on various diseases. Chief Thandaza of the area said that the coming of… ...

US hails Malawi’s efforts in fighting HIV/AIDS

Dec 04, 2016 Bright Malenga 0 &

The United States has commended the country's efforts in the fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS. Speaking on Thursday during commemoration of World Aids Day in Dedza, United States Ambassador to Malawi Virginia… ...

World Vision engages faith communities in HIV/AIDS response

Dec 02, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

As the world commemorates this year’s World AIDS Day, World Vision Southern Africa is bringing to the fore its accomplishments in mobilizing faith communities to become part of the response to HIV and AIDS. The… ...

We are committed to have an HIV and Aids free generation – Mutharika

Dec 02, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 38 &

President Peter Mutharika has reiterated his government's commitment to ensure that the next generation is HIV and AIDs free. Mutharika made the remarks in his message for World Aids Day which falls on 1 December.… ...

Medical equipment worn out in hospitals

Dec 01, 2016 Thula Chisamba 7 &

There is fear that some public hospitals in the northern region may start suspending some services owing to malfunctioning of important medical equipment in most facilities. A spot check our team conducted in about four… ...