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K36m proceeds from Standard Bank Be More Race officially handed over to Children’s Cancer Centre
October 4, 2024
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Norah Nsanja (right) presenting the cheque to Deputy Minister of Health, Halima Daud * The bank matched by 100% the initial K18 million it realised from registration fees paid by participants of the July 20 event bringing the total contribution to K36 million * Education at the cancer centre plays a crucial role in providing stability and hope for young patients undergoing treatment at the Centre By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has officially handed over K36 million of…

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Teacher in Mangochi arrested for sexually defiling 15-year-old Form 1 student
October 3, 2024
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The suspect lsaac Mathipa * As teenage boy is arrested for injuring girlfriend over cheating allegations in same district Maravi Express Police in Chimwala, Mangochi have arrested a 33-year-old teacher at Chiunda Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) for sexually defiling a 15-year-old Form 1 student. A report by Mangochi Police Station’s public relations officer, Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi identifies the suspect as lsaac Mathipa from Kalembo Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Kalembo in Balaka. The report says it is alleged…

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KUHeS has positioned itself as a leader in health sciences education and research—Vice-Chancellor Prof. Malewa
October 3, 2024
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* We are dedicated to providing our students with a world-class education that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel in the health sciences  * Our curriculum is designed to be rigorous, evidence-based, and responsive to the changing needs of the healthcare industry By Duncan Mlanjira Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) has positioned itself as a leader in health sciences education and research, contributing to the national and regional development goals through its strategic…

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KUHeS’ research and educational initiatives addresses critical areas of Malawi’s national health policies
October 3, 2024
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* Such as maternal and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and health systems strengthening * This alignment ensures that their findings are relevant and actionable, contributing directly to policy formulation and implementation By Duncan Mlanjira In declaring that the services of Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) are not just academic but deeply intertwined with Malawi’s national health policies and guidelines, Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda emphasised that the University’s focus on research addresses critical areas such…

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‘KUHeS’ services are not just academic but deeply intertwined with national health policies and guidelines’—Health Minister
October 3, 2024
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* Ministry’s vision is to create a health sector that is resilient, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of our population * KUHeS plays a pivotal role in this vision as a leading institution in health education and research, KUHeS is integral in shaping the future of healthcare system in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira When opening the 3rd Research Dissemination Conference for Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) yesterday, Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda described the…

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CDH Investment Bank invests K2 million towards KUHeS’ 3rd research dissemination conference
October 1, 2024
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Robert Malipa (left) hands over the sponsorship to Dr. Benjamin Kumwenda * Theme of the conference is; ‘Research and Innovation-Driving Health Towards MW2063’ * CDHIB appreciates the role KUHeS plays in pioneering health research that helps support education and health sectors and provide national growth By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has invested K2 million to Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) for its 3rd research dissemination conference that starts tomorrow till Friday, October 2-4. To be held…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi continues with fundraising for ‘Rise for Girls’ programme through charity golf tournament
September 29, 2024
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Champions Team FDH Bank * Inaugural tournament played yesterday at Blantyre Sports Club won by team FDH Bank  * Rise for Girls is to keep more girls in school so that they’re given bigger opportunity to excel in their studies By Victor Singano Jnr & Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc continues with the fundraising for its ‘Rise for Girls’ programme through a charity golf tournament that was played at Blantyre Sports Club yesterday and representing team FDH Bank,…

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Ministry of Education on the alert of cholera and Mpox in schools
September 25, 2024
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* We are aware of the outbreak, and we know that all of them spread fast, but they are preventable and curable * We want to remind teachers, school administrators, school committees, chiefs, mother groups, religious leaders * And other stakeholders to play a role in preventing any outbreak and that we should work together to protect learners By Benedicto Maguda, MANA The Ministry of Education says it is working closely with the Ministry of Health to prevent cholera…

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First Lady Madame Chakwera advocates for quality education for the girl child
September 25, 2024
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* She drew attention to the critical risks that teenage pregnancies and child marriages present to the prospects of young girls * With alarming statistics revealing that 29% of girls aged 15-19 are pregnant or have already given birth, and 42% are married before reaching 18 years old * These circumstances lead to high rate of school dropouts as well as perpetuating the cycle of poverty By Lisa Kadango Malango, MANA in New York, USA Education obstacles pose a…

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Chakwera hails USAID for its collaboration towards elimination of lead poisoning among children
September 24, 2024
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* Since assuming his office, governmment discovered high levels of lead in paint being sold on the Malawian market * Resulting in the exposure of three million Malawian children to lead poisoning * Not to say anything of the cost of treating lead-related illnesses to the tune of close to US$1 billion every year, which is over 5% of GDP By Arkangel Tembo, MANA in New York, USA President Lazarus Chakwera has hailed the United States Agency for International…

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