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Former Cabinet Minister Ibrahim Matola encourages Muslim health student graduands that they carry a great responsibility to humanity

March 15, 2026

* Drawing from the teachings of the Holy Qur’an, he emphasised that saving a single life is equivalent to saving the whole world * As he encouraged them to approach their professions with dedication, integrity and fear of Allah Maravi Express Former Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has encouraged graduating Muslim students studying at Malawi College of Health Sciences in Lilongwe to remain committed to using their knowledge and skills to serve communities, particularly in the country’s health sector….

Injunction granted against President Mutharika’s Executive Order against public health careworkers’ interests in private health facilities

March 14, 2026

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* That prohibits all persons employed by a public hospital or health facility to own, operate or hold shares in a private health clinic or pharmacy * And further directing all such employees to divest from their interests within 30 days from February 16, 2026 or face dismissal from employment By Duncan Mlanjira Applied for by Aubrey Milinda, Davie Kalulu and Wellington Chipofya, the High Court in Lilongwe has granted an injunction against President Mutharika’s Executive Order No. 1…

‘Malawi benefiting from Commonwealth-supported health programmes aimed at strengthening fight against antimicrobial resistance’

March 9, 2026

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* Initiatives implemented through the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association have helped promote the responsible use of medicines * Our health workers are gaining the knowledge and tools needed to ensure medicines are used responsibly and effectively in health facilities * Including through the introduction of the Electronic Medicines Management System— Deputy Minister of Health & Sanitation, Charles Chilambula By Duncan Mlanjira At the commemoration of the 2026 Commonwealth Day held at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Lilongwe today, March…

Health Minister’s undercover visit at Bwaila Hospital “is good but what matters most is what happens next”

March 9, 2026

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* The inertia of the government bureaucracy is heavy; changing it’s dynamics is a Sisyphus task — you roll the boulder up the hill, only for it to roll back * One day, the Minister should attend a work shift at a hospital, take notes of the challenges she will face as a healthcare provider and see what her Ministry can do to mitigate those problems * Her Ministry should stop blaming healthcare professionals for what they are not doing…

Health stakeholders MHEN, MEHA call for provision of free public toilets across Malawi

March 4, 2026

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* Following Executive Order No. 2 of 2026 by President Mutharika mandating sanitation and hygiene facilities mandatory in public spaces, workplaces and schools * It is deeply concerning that in many urban areas, public toilets have been privatised and converted into fee-paying facilities, which disadvantages low-income citizens * Commercial institutions, particularly banks, should provide free and adequate toilet facilities for the customers in line with minimum public health standards By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) and the…

Saulos Klaus Chilima Foundation’s charity golf tourney to raise funds for acquisition of dialysis machines attracting positive response from the corporate world

March 1, 2026

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* Chilima was renowned for his philanthropy works and left behind a legacy of service to the needy that the golf tournament aims to continue in his memory * The foundation, led by SKC’s widow Mary Chilima, has undertaken several charity events including tree planting exercises By Duncan Mlanjira The golf tournament that has been organised by Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation March 28, 2026 at the Lilongwe Golf Club. to raise funds for the acquisition of dialysis machines…

Public warned of consequences of illegal electricity connections as a silent killer

February 22, 2026

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Such type of unsystematic connections should be reported to ESCOM and other relevant authorities.—Picture from the internet * As couple in Mangochi get electrocuted while attempting to rescue their daughter who was electrocuted first * It is alleged that the family was staying in a house that was illegally connected to electricity supplied by ESCOM * This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark and sombre reminder; illegal electricity connections are a silent killer—ESCOM By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express &…

Medical doctors to engage Ministry of Health on President Mutharika’s Executive Order

February 20, 2026

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* That bars public health careworkers from owning business interests in private health facilities * They recognise and support the government’s efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and patient safety within the health sector * And underpins the other Presidential Executive Order that prohibits bribery and informal payments in public health facilities that such conduct is unethical, unlawful, and contrary to the principles that guide medical practice By Duncan Mlanjira The Medical Doctors Union of Malawi (MDUM) and the Society…

Dr. Parth Patel’s analysis on President Mutharika’s Executive Order against public health careworkers’ interests in private facilities sparks hot debate

February 18, 2026

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The image that goes together with the analysis that was generated using AI tools based on creative prompts and may not be literal representations of real people or places * The principle behind the Presidential Order is clear — public office must not be used for private gain * President Mutharika has taken a bold and courageous step. Corruption in healthcare is not theoretical — it directly affects ordinary Malawians By Duncan Mlanjira An analysis that was published on…

Only 3 vehicles to be allowed access to Queens Hospital’s mortuary premises to ease congestions

February 15, 2026

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The mortuary at Queens * Number of mourners per family restricted to 20 to observe hospital sanitation and security * The hospital also prohibits holding of full funeral services and singing of religious hymns * While advising religious leaders to stick to just offering prayers before leaving the mortuary premises By Duncan Mlanjira Queens Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre has issued fresh instructions on visits to its mortuary by restricting just three vehicles to be allowed access to the…