Month: February 2020 Posts

Coronavirus: 62 people in self-quarantine in Malawi

Feb 22, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 1 &

The Ministry of Health says 62 people who arrived in Malawi from China are under self- and are being monitored by the ministry. Chief of Health Services at the Ministry Dr Charles Mwasambo said this… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi Govt tells citizens to avoid travelling to China

Feb 10, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Government has advised citizens to avoid travelling to China and other countries affected by the coronavirus but has said it not will apply any travel or trade restrictions because of the outbreak. Minister… ...

Malawi starts screening travelers for Coronavirus

Jan 26, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

…Malawians told to avoid travelling to affected countries Government says it has started screening travelers for Coronavirus which has affected countries in Asia. The Ministry of Health said in a statement dated 24 January, 2020… ...

Government pledges continued availability of drugs in hospitals

Jan 11, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango, yesterday said the government is committed to ensuring that drugs in all public hospitals are readily available. Mhango said this at Mzuzu Central Medical Stores during a tour… ...

Malawians advised to stay hydrated amid heat wave

Oct 30, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Ministry of Health has advised Malawians to drink more water and has told schools to adjust starting and ending time for lessons as the country is experiencing a heat wave. In a statement, Secretary… ...

Minister shocked by high rate of teen pregnancies in Karonga

Oct 29, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango, has asked traditional leaders and stakeholders in Karonga to introduce strategies for reducing teenage pregnancies. The Minister made the call Sunday after visiting Karonga District Hospital on official… ...

MoH introduces wellness centres at borders

Oct 24, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

In a quest to curb drug defaulting, Ministry of Health and Population Services with aid from Global Fund is running wellness centres in the country’s borders to assist travellers. Currently, the ministry has started with… ...