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Too often the first sign of high blood pressure is a tragedy; check it, know it and control it—Malawian-UK Nurses Association

September 18, 2025

* As MUNA, we cannot ignore this. Too many lives are lost globally because of unchecked high blood pressure and that has to change and it begins with us * This campaign is not only about increasing awareness — it is about leadership; taking responsibility and driving action * As professionals, as a community and as nurses, we stand united to say; ‘Check It; Know It & Control It’ — that change begins with us today By Duncan Mlanjira…

Health research and dissemination of its results key towards behavioral change, clinical practice and further research—KUHes

September 11, 2025

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Mac Mallewa flanked by Associate Prof. Benjamin Kumwenda (left) and Dr. Tonney Nyirenda * As KUHeS is set to host its 4th Research Dissemination Conference (RDC) be held at Amaryllis Hotel from October 1-3 * Under the theme; Multidisciplinary health research and innovation: Key to economic development By Duncan Mlanjira Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) is set to host its 4th Research Dissemination Conference (RDC) with the message that health research and dissemination of its results are key towards…

Five MUST students develop self-assessment AI digital App as an awareness tool to warning signs of cancer

August 30, 2025

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* Recognised with Most Innovative Project Award by MUST’s Cultural & Research Innovation Festival * 4th-year students — two studying Computer Systems & Security and the three doing Business Information Technology By Duncan Mlanjira Five Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) have been honoured with the Most Innovative Project Award for developing self-assessment artificial intelligence (AI) digital App as an awareness tool to warning signs of cancer — named Brave Rose. They pitched up their innovation during MUST’s…

UNICEF’s advocacy led to Malawi Government increasing social sector support budgets in 2024

August 29, 2025

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* Government spending on essential services increased in 2023 to 2024, from 29.3%-31%; * On health, including WASH, from 10%-12.6% and social protectionfrom 3%-3.7% * Education was the only social sector in which government support did not increase, by decreasing from 15.7%-14.8% * Malawi’s macro-fiscal challenges – including unsustainable debt, foreign exchange shortages and inflation – threatened social sector investments By Duncan Mlanjira United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)-Malawi applauds the Malawi Government as its strategic development partner — alongside…

KUHeS significantly contributing towards Malawi’s development of sound health care system

August 28, 2025

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* Developed Changu, an innovation created jointly by KUHeS students and scientists from the University of Australia for rapid diagnosis of syphilis — been instrumental in preventing children from being born with the disease * Developed rapid malaria tests being used in rural settings to improve patient outcomes where resources are limited * Reintroduced electronic disease surveillance tools in Blantyre health facilities, which has enabled timely reporting of cholera cases * As graduates 193 students in Blantyre marking the…

Mwanyali retains 21km Standard Bank Be More Race for the 3rd consecutive editions

August 17, 2025

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* Finishes in a time of 1:06:25hrs, failing to beat last year’s 1:06:00 and his own record he attained in 2023 edition of 1:05:45 * Women’s category identifies new champion Christina Mbewe in 1:21:35 beating the time set by last year’s champion Teleza Master of 1:24:22 * Teleza Master finished 5th in 1:24:26 as new runner-up is identified in Fostina Mbemba finishing in 1:22:59 By Duncan Mlanjira Civo Athletics Club’s Chikondi Mwanyali has retained the 21km Standard Bank Be…

Passionate Blantyre joggers ready to shine in Standard Bank Be More Race

August 15, 2025

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* With a combined membership of over 200 dedicated joggers and walkers, the three clubs have been consistently promoting a culture of fitness and wellness in the community * Including some of their members having been participating in the Be More Race for years, and this edition’s event is expected to be their biggest yet By Duncan Mlanjira Three of Malawi’s prominent athletics clubs, Joggers on the Move (JOM), Blantyre Joggers Club (BJC) and the Walkers, say they are not…

Standard Bank Be More Race 2025 attracts over 2,700 participants; up from 2,334 last year

August 15, 2025

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* Reigning champions in professional runners 21km race are men’s Chikondi Mwanyali and women’s Teleza Master * Athletics Malawi’s technical team is ready to provide officiation support, course validation, and athlete coordination By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Be More Race is indeed proving it is the country’s flagship athletics event on the sports calendar as the 2025 edition set for tomorrow at Gateway Mall has attracted over 2,700 participants — which is up from 2,334 last year. Overall, about…

Standard Bank Be More Race 2025 to use e-tracking system for runners to improve timely access to race results

August 13, 2025

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* Overall, this kind of system doesn’t just make races smoother — it transforms them into high-tech, fair, and fan-friendly experiences * Other upgrades includes an expertly crafted race jersey for an international marathon experience * A custom race jersey with expertly crafted specifications to ensure comfort, during and after the race By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Be More Race 2025 on Saturday, August 16, will feature upgrades in race management using modern athletics technologies, that includes introduction of…

Popular sugar alternative found safe and even effective at killing pancreatic cancer cells

July 22, 2025

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* Pancreatic cancer is highly invasive and prone to metastasis, showing significant resistance to existing treatments, such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy * As such, there is an urgent need to identify new and effective anticancer compounds, particularly those derived from medicinal plants Times of India A recent study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, reveals that fermented stevia, using a bacterium from banana leaves, exhibits promising potential in preventing pancreatic cancer. The fermentation process transforms stevia…