Health Archives

Finally: Malawi government to recruit newly graduated doctors

Nov 21, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 35 &

The Malawi Government says it shares the public's concerns on the need for doctors in various hospitals and is working tirelessly to make sure that it employs more doctors and nurses. Minister of health Peter… ...

Cancer Survivors Quest in ‘No-shave campaign month’

Nov 21, 2015 Geoffrey Banda 6 &

Cancer Survivors Quest (CSQ), one of the non-governmental organisations in the country, has set November as a ‘No-shave Campaign Month’ aimed at raising awareness about prostate and testicular cancer. During the month, those committed to… ...

African Researchers promises to end neglected diseases

Nov 19, 2015 Happy Arnold Soko 3 &

Researchers in Africa have assured the continent that they are committed to fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) which have can affect over 1.5 billion people including Malawians. Speaking during the 3rd General Assembly Meeting… ...

Malawi Government U-turns to re-employ nurses

Nov 11, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 11 &

The Malawi Government through the Ministry of Health has invited all nurses, who were told to go back home after being employed for a week, to undergo interviews before they are re-employed. Previously, the National… ...

Trachoma disease on the rise in Malawi

Nov 11, 2015 Geoffrey Banda 26 &

There is a fear of continuing spread of Trachoma disease in Malawi if there will be no improvement in sanitation and access to safe water in the country. Trachoma a disease which is locally known… ...

Patients at Limbe hospital can now smile

Nov 07, 2015 Timothy Kachedwa 4 &

Ecobank Malawi has donated a water tank to Limbe health centre to ease problems of water which had become the order of the day at the facility. Expectant mothers accessing maternity services at the health… ...

Drug theft worries Health Ministry

Nov 07, 2015 Thula Chisamba 12 &

Malawi's Ministry of health has expressed worry over rampant drug theft in the country’s public hospitals saying it scares drug donors. Speaking to Malawi24 on Thursday, Minister of health Peter Kumpalume emphasized that the conduct… ...