HIV / AIDS Archives

Lighthouse Trust calls for continued fight against HIV

Sep 09, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Lighthouse Trust says it wants to see become Malawi Aids free and has since appealed to development partners to continue providing assistance in the fight against HIV transmission to the end. One of Lighthouse Trust… ...

Global Fund commends Malawi over fight against HIV, TB and Malaria

May 12, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Global Fund says Malawi is doing well in the fight against HIV and AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis (TB) despite facing some challenges during the Covid-19 era. The statement was made on Wednesday during a meeting… ...

My oil heals HIV – Liabunya

Feb 27, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Prophet Austin Liabunya has made outrageous claims that his miracle oil has healed a person of HIV – a claim that is likely to land him in trouble with the law. Liabunya, a Malawian prophet… ...

BLM says its new condoms give sensitivity

Nov 04, 2021 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) says its new condoms are of high quality and provides sensitivity. Speaking to Malawi24, Banja La Mtsogolo Spokesperson Simeon Thodi said the Manyuchi Premium condoms are very good condoms and people… ...

Good News! Chanco students use over 7,000 condoms

Sep 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Students at the University Malawi (UNIMA) were given over 7,000 condoms during their social weekend. The students received the condoms from Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) Obna Sungani who is a fourth-year student and… ...

I am HIV positive – Vincent Wandale

Jul 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Activist Vincent Wandale has revealed to being HIV positive. The land rights activist also claimed in a post on his unverified account to battling mental health, claiming he is diagnosed with psychosis - a mental… ...

NAC says self-accommodation for students contributing to rise in HIV

Jul 10, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

National AIDS Commission says self-accommodation for students in higher education institutions is a contributing factor in the rise of HIV prevalence rate among the youth in Malawi. Public relations officer for NAC Karen said some… ...

NAC gets K3.5 billion for HIV response

Sep 18, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The National Aids Commission (NAC) has been allocated K3.5 billion in the 2020/21 national budget to coordinate the National HIV/AIDS response. Speaking after meeting the Parliamentary Committee on HIV/AIDS, NAC acting Chief Executive Officer Dr… ...

DREAM in mother-child HIV prevention awareness campaign

Sep 05, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

DREAM Community of Sant'egidio organization has embarked on an awareness campaign to promote prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Thyolo. Project field officer for DREAM in Thyolo, Evison Mwenda, said the campaign is aimed at… ...

Organisation commended for project targeting HIV positive youth

Jul 30, 2020 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Youth Department at Phalombe district council has applauded a youth organisation in the district for its project aiming at improving delivery and access to HIV services for young people living with HIV. Phalombe Youth Arms… ...

NGO donates balls, chess boards to Karonga hospital

Mar 04, 2020 Lusekero Mhango 0 &

Karonga Kachila Youth Initiative (KYI) on Friday donated sporting accessories to Karonga District Hospital to support youth friendly services at the facility. The accessories which include Balls, Chess Boards and Playing Cards among others are… ...

Global Fund gives Malawi K385 billion

Dec 17, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Global Fund has given Malawi K385 billion for the fight against HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. A statement from Global Fund to Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and Development dated December 16,… ...

Religious leaders urged to encourage HIV positive church members to take ARVs

Aug 21, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Religious leaders in the country have been asked to encourage church members living with HIV to take antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) made the remarks at a meeting the organisation conducted… ...

Network for HIV positive youth established in Phalombe

Jul 22, 2019 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Youths who are HIV positive in Phalombe now have a platform where they can share problems they are encountering in their respective communities following the establishment of Y+ District Network. The network was established on… ...

YAED engages youth on SHRs, HIV/AIDS for positive change

Jan 14, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawian youths face similar situations; the chances of getting support to finish school are limited. Most young people, especially girls, will probably have to leave school to marry and start a family earlier than anticipated,… ...