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President of Africa’s richest nation Seychelles admitted to hospital at home

October 23, 2026

President Dr. Patrick Herminie * He is remaining in his country for monitoring and tests rather than seeking treatment abroad * Healthcare workers are actively evaluating his health and ensuring quality care . The president’s condition is currently reported as stable while further medical tests are conducted By Awogbemila Temitope, Business Insider Africa President Dr. Patrick Herminie, the head of State of Seychelles — Africa’s richest nation in terms of GDP per capita — has been admitted to the…

Mzuzu City residents support Mayor Chiyembekezo Glyn Moses in enforcement of sanitation

October 6, 2026

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* After arresting a resident found carelessly disposing sugarcane piths in public spaces * A common irritant habit practised by Malawians throughout the country By Duncan Mlanjira Malawians have this tendency of buying food in the streets and eating it as they continue with their business and carelessly throwing away the food’s waste around city streets. Mzuzu City Mayor, Chiyembekezo Glyn Moses, who is on a campaign to keep his territory clean, has received profound support after arresting a…

KUHes breaks into Africa’s top 40 universities in its maiden World University Rankings appearance

October 6, 2026

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* Ranks 39th on the continent and 9th in the Southern African Region and placed in the 1,201-1,400 in the global universities ranking band * An edition that covers 2,297 universities across 118 countries across the globe By Duncan Mlanjira Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHes) has broken into Africa’s top 40 universities in its maiden appearance of the prestigious Times Higher Education (T.H.E.) World University Rankings. KUHeS Media platform reports that in the 2027 ranking, the University has…

International expert to co-design Othakarhaka Foundation’s Community Health Volunteer Training Toolkit

October 6, 2026

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* Susan Studebaker brings over 50 years of experience in nursing and community health with extensive experience in public health leadership * To align with Othakarhaka’s provision of vital community-led health services alongside its core educational and economic empowerment initiatives By Duncan Mlanjira In order to build a stronger community health systems, Mulanje’s Othakarhaka Foundation welcomes Susan Studebaker, its new Peace Corps Malawi Virtual Service Pilot Participant (VSPP), to co-design a Community Health Volunteer Training Toolkit. On its official…

South African Jehovah’s Witnesses finally accept blood transfusion medical treatment

October 4, 2026

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* The prohibition on blood transfusions posed a major challenge to the healthcare system, specifically in emergency and critical care settings * Lifts a substantial burden from the shoulders of healthcare workers, many of whom had to resort to the courts in order to save innocent children from the beliefs of their parents By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s Department of Health has profoundly welcomed the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ change of heart over their long-standing position on blood transfusions, calling it…

NBS Bank invests K103.8 million towards specialty beds and cancer medication for QECH Pediatric Cancer Ward

October 1, 2026

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* Every child deserves access to quality healthcare and the opportunity to recover in a safe, dignified and supportive environment * For families facing childhood cancer, the journey can be particularly difficult emotionally, financially and physically * The support reflects what ‘We Care A Little More’ means to us not simply saying that we care, but turning that care into tangible action By Duncan Mlanjira Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy — guided by the belief of ‘We…

Malawian nurse Ezelina Dacruz makes history as first in Wales to qualify in prescribing care home medication for residents

September 19, 2026

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Ezelina Dacruz was presented with a Wales Care Award * As more care is delivered closer to home and within community settings, developments such as this are increasingly important — Malawian-UK Nurses Association * We are proud to celebrate nurses who are advancing practice, breaking new ground and helping shape the future of care By Duncan Mlanjira Described by Welsh online, Nursing Times as a trailblazing nurse, Malawian Ezelina Dacruz has made history by becoming the first in Wales…

Standard Bank Malawi wins two international awards for digital banking and community impact

August 20, 2026

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* These awards reflect our commitment to driving Malawi’s growth through both innovation and purpose-led impact * As we continue to transform the banking experience through digital solutions, we are equally committed to investing in initiatives that improve lives and strengthen communities By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Malawi has been recognised at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2026 with two prestigious accolades; Best Bank for Digital Services Malawi 2026 and Best CSI Initiative Malawi 2026. Standard Bank Chief…

Malawi to host East, Central and Southern Africa’s College of Surgeons Scientific Conference

August 11, 2026

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* Malawi to showcases a decade of surgical growth since hosting the prestigious conference for the first time in 2016 * With a budget of US$750,000, Surgical Association of Malawi appeals for stakeholders support to successfully host the event * That will draw over 1,500 medical practitioners to be held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) from November 27 to December 4 By Duncan Mlanjira Surgical Association of Malawi is set to host the prestigious annual general meeting…

Actors urged to raise awareness on High Court of Malawi ruling on abortion

August 10, 2026

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Rev Martin Kalimbe urging actors to be agents of change on reproductive health * Discussions on sexual and reproductive health are regarded as taboos, and here in Malawi, taboos silence conversations * The silence on some SRHR issues, such as abortion, creates stigma which affects individuals from seeking safe, legal healthcare By Beatrice Ligomeka The Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ) has urged actors to use their unique platforms and performances to educate audiences about Sexual and Reproductive Health and…