Health Archives

Villagers asked to share views on safe abortion

Apr 22, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 3 &

The Coalition for the Prevention of Unsafe Abortion (COPUA) has asked people living in rural areas in the country to share their views on whether Malawi should legalise safe abortion or not. One of the… ...

Govt restless over malaria scare

Apr 21, 2016 Bertha Chirwa 2 &

The Malawi Government says it is intensifying efforts to fight malaria in the country. Officials from the ministry of health are among things ensuring the availability of anti-malaria drug LA in CHAM and public health… ...

18 cases of typhoid registered in Mchinji

Apr 19, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 9 &

At least 18 people have been tested positive of Typhoid Fever in Mchinji over the past week, authorities say. According to Mchinji District Hospital Public Relations Officer Frank Kaphaso Nyasulu, all cases have been recorded… ...

Root organises charity walk: Proceeds go towards Bwaila hospital

Apr 15, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you"- John Bunyan. Following the numerous problems the Malawi health sector is facing, a charitable organisation, Reaching out to… ...

Traditional healers’ HIV/AIDS adverts risk a ban

Apr 11, 2016 Luke Bisani 25 &

The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has urged the media to stop broadcasting adverts from traditional healers in the country. Adverts from traditional healers claiming that they cure different diseases including HIV/AIDS and diabetes have… ...

Malawi government loses billions

Apr 08, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 21 &

Drug theft is costing government billions every year but authorities are failing to clamp down on the theft, the ministry of health says. MacPhail Magwira, principal secretary in the Ministry of Health quoted a study… ...

Mwanza council gives sex workers a boost

Apr 08, 2016 Paul Nthala 65 &

Sex workers in Mwanza district have received a boost as the district’s council has revealed plans to recognise them and help improve their trade. The sex workers have been allowed to form a grouping which… ...