Hygiene Archives

Private sector urged to support govt’s WASH initiatives

Dec 07, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The government has made a passionate appeal to the private sector to emulate SICO Holdings Limited's exemplary work in improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) across Malawi. Speaking on Friday in Lilongwe… ...

Nkhata-Bay youths lead clean-up to boost hygiene ahead of rainy season

Oct 18, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

In alignment with the national clean-up exercise held monthly, the Mayoka Youths Hub, alongside other local stakeholders, organized a major clean-up effort at Chintheche Turn-Off Business Market today. This initiative aims to improve hygiene standards… ...

Government congratulates Dowa Council for DSIP

May 08, 2024 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Liana Kakhobwe-Chapota, has congratulated the Dowa District Council for coming up with the WASH District Strategic Investment Plan (DSIP), saying this will shape the future of the district… ...

Communities in Zomba discouraged from defecating in bush

May 28, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

A non-governmental organisation in water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector, Hygiene Village Project, has introduced a project that discourages communities to defecate in the bush as one way of preventing water and food borne diseases… ...

Balaka District Council urges residents to observe sanitation practices

May 13, 2023 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Balaka District Council has implored residents to embrace a sense of ownership in ensuring that they observe sanitation and hygiene practices in a bid to prevent communicable diseases. The Council's chairperson, Councilor Pharaoh Kambiri said… ...

Center for Social Concern asks government to provide safe water to people of Chingale

Oct 14, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Center for Social Concern has asked government to provide safe water to people of Chingale in Zomba where issues of water, sanitation and hygiene at health facilities are compromised. Center for Social Concern Programmes Manager, … ...

76% of women in Malawi lack access to underwear, says NGO

May 26, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A non-governmental (NGO) called Days for Girls International says 76% of girls and women in Malawi lack access to underwear and sanitary pads. The organisation's Country Director Eunice Banda revealed this on Tuesday in Lilongwe… ...