Month: October 2023 Posts

Youth in Chitipa spend K8000 to access sexual health services

Oct 23, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Young people in the area of Senior Group Village Head Munyimbiri under Traditional Authority Mwenewenya in Chitipa have complained of long distances to health centres, saying they spend 8,000 Malawi Kwacha on transport just to… ...

“I don’t want my legs cut off!” Mr. Ibu cries out for help

Oct 19, 2023 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Well-known Nigerian actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has issued an urgent plea for assistance due to a medical condition that could potentially result in the amputation of his leg. Mr. Ibu posted… ...

Over 120,000 people to benefit from the upgraded Makanjira health Centre

Oct 16, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has today launched the upgrading of Makanjira Health Centre for Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal care in Makanjira which is expected to assist over 120,000 people. Launching the construction works, Chakwera said… ...

Fire destroys drugs at Rumphi District Hospital

Oct 14, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Fire hit Rumphi District Hospital on Saturday afternoon, destroying a substantial amount of drugs. Rumphi Hospital as well as Rumphi District Council have no firefighting equipment and community members were the first responders as they… ...

Six months of conflict in Sudan continues to decimate country’s healthcare system

Oct 13, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

As the conflict in Sudan enters its sixth month on 15th October, the humanitarian situation is dire, especially in the health sector. With less than 30% of health facilities in the country operational, and disease… ...

High number of grounded ambulances worries Ministry of Health

Oct 13, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Ministry of Health says the number of grounded ambulances belonging to the ministry is more than the number of ambulances that are running. Minister responsible, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, expressed the worry when she handed… ...

Lack of waiting shelter haunts Mzimba women

Oct 12, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Expectant women in Mzimba district have bemoaned lack of waiting shelters at the district's hospital, saying there is need for authorities to act on the matter. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, a woman who… ...