Month: November 2023 Posts

Malaria cases reduced in Malawi, says Minister of Health

Nov 07, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda says cases of Malaria in the country have reduced from an estimated 6.1 million malaria cases in 2016 to 4.2 million cases in 2022. Speaking yesterday in Lilongwe during… ...

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… ...

Mental Health: Chiponda appeals to public to avoid stigma and discrimination

Oct 11, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has appealed to the public to avoid stigma and discrimination against people with mental health issues, saying people with mental health illnesses should be a accorded all respect, care… ...

Climate change affecting health and well-being of communities — Chiponda

Aug 24, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda says the effects of climate change are increasingly impacting the planet and affecting the health and well-being of communities in Malawi. Chiponda made the remarks on Tuesday 22 August… ...

Malawi to continue administering Cholera vaccine

Aug 17, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Ministry of Health says it will continue administering Cholera vaccine especially in the districts which are still reporting cases. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda said up to… ...

Cholera no longer public health emergency in Malawi

Aug 07, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda says cholera, which has killed more than 1,700 people over the past year, is no longer a public health emergency in Malawi. Chiponda who is also chairperson of the… ...

Government says it has constructed 70 out of planned 900 health posts

Aug 07, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Government says 70 out of 900 planned health posts have been constructed in Malawi with assistance from development partners. Speaking during the opening of Nguluwe Health Post at T/A Malili in Lilongwe today, Minister… ...