Health Archives

Govt says Malawi on right track in Malaria fight

Apr 27, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 15 &

The Malawi government is making strides to combat malaria though the disease is still the number one health threat in the country, government says. Spokesperson in the ministry of health Adrian Chikumbe made the remarks… ...

Malawi warned on Zika virus

Apr 26, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 212 &

A researcher from the University of Oxford has warned that Malawi's warm and humid weather makes the country susceptible to the Zika virus. The researcher, Dr. Oliver Brady, made the remarks following the release of… ...

Man arrested for selling medical drugs illegally

Apr 23, 2016 Bright Malenga 14 &

Police in Kasungu district are keeping in custody a vendor who was found in possession of medical drugs without a license. The suspect has been identified as 40 year-old Felix Malunga. Police in the district… ...

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… ...