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Trump orders US to leave World Health Organisation

January 21, 2025

* This marks the second time Trump has ordered the US be pulled out of the WHO * He was critical of how the international body handled CoVID-19 and began the process of pulling out from the Geneva-based institution during the pandemic * But President Joe Biden later reversed that decision as the global impact of Trump’s second term is already being felt By Ana Faguy, BBC News, Washington US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to…

Tremendous strides made by Southern Region Water Board since 2020

December 29, 2024

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* Revenue increase from K8.3 billion in December 2020 to K17.1 billion in December 2024; number of customers to 90,000 from 57,000 * While Blantyre Water Board is phasing out prepaid meters, SRWB is increasing from 4,500 in December 2020 to staggering 21,000 by December 2024 * Construction of water bottling plant is in final phases and expected to be commissioned by March 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has made tremendous strides in four years,…

Malawian-UK Nurses Association’s member Grace Mwanza bestowed with UK’s prestigious title of Queens Nurse

December 28, 2024

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Grace Mwanza also received an award from former Malawi President, late Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda * She was top student in her Masters degree programme in palliative and end-of-life studies with University of Nottingham * A ‘Queen’s Nurse’ is someone who is committed to high standards of practice and person-centred care * They are trusted and valued by the people they serve and respected and admired by their peers By Duncan Mlanjira Grace Mwanza, a member of Malawian-UK Nurses…

The Gambia plans out ambitious and bold steps to cut plastic pollution work

December 22, 2024

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A waste-picker collects plastic rubbish at Bakoteh dump, Serekunda, the largest landfill site in The Gambia * Despite the failure of international plans to cut plastics pollution, the Gambia is redoubling its efforts * In October, the country released a bold roadmap to eliminate plastic over the next decade — The National Action Plan * A strategy designed with the UK organisation Common Seas that aims to target the entire lifecycle of plastics to reduce plastic waste by 86%…

29 MDF nurses and anaesthetists complete a four-week specialised training in emergency, critical and operative care at KUHeS

December 21, 2024

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* Our soldiers have consistently been praised for their exceptional work, and this training will further enhance their abilities — Brigadier Dr. Kingsley Magomero * The participants also gained practical experience at Kamuzu Central Hospital, working in critical areas like the emergency department, ICU and the operating theatre * Meanwhile, KUHeS plans to launch a Bachelor of Science Degree program in Herbal and Traditional Medicine By Duncan Mlanjira “Medicine is a craft that requires constant honing,” said Brigadier Dr….

Ashraful Aid providing reflector vests for Kabaza operators to be visible on public roads

December 20, 2024

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* Since they started their operations in the city streets of the country, Kabaza operators have earned more negatives over their behaviour on public roads * That include using unregistered motorcycles — most them not road-worthy and not using safety helmets * Also failure to observe traffic rules and above all operating at night without headlights or reflector lights By Duncan Mlanjira Ashraful Aid, an international humanitarian organisation headquartered in South Africa, is set to distribute reflector vests for…

Warning of Level 6 heatwave over Shire Valley and Level 4 on other areas

December 18, 2024

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* Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable people * Such as the elderly, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions By Duncan Mlanjira Soon after the exit moderate tropical storm CHIDO, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) is alerting the public to expected a prolonged period of hot and uncomfortable weather (heatwave) which is expected over most areas for the next 5 days from tomorrow till Monday, December…

BWB’s electronic water kiosks for cholera-prone areas expected to be operational by next March

December 12, 2024

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Smart water kiosks contract manager, Fazil Abdul Latif briefing the media * Customers to buy water tokens using cards and to access water at the kiosks 24/7 * 15 kiosk are being built and 15 traditional ones being modified into Smart Water Kiosks By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Water Board (BWB) is completing the construction of 15 electronic water kiosks, dubbed ‘Smart Water Kiosks’ with a further 15 traditional ones being modified — through which customers will be expected to…

Malawi launches national e-waste management policy to protect citizenry from harmful e-waste pollution and other health issues

December 5, 2024

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The launch at BICC in Lilongwe presided over by Vice-President Michael Usi * e-waste management policy is a crucial step steps toward a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations—Veep Michael Usi * We are deeply committed to environmental sustainability and believes that addressing the growing problem of e-waste is a vital part of our collective responsibility—Standard Bank By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA The national e-waste management policy that the Ministry of Natural Resources & Climate Change has launched…

Malawian-UK Nurses Association raises over MK7.5m towards renovation of Kamuzu Central Hospital’s patient consultation ward

November 21, 2024

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* Delegates at the fundraising event at Novotel Manchester West on September 28 also pledged items worth £1,800 * This is an ongoing project in which MUNA is still seeking support to local businesses and well-wishers in Malawi * The campaign is being done together with Mibawa Television that developed a video documentary; https://youtu.be/q78J–1UxtY highlighting the dire conditions at the short-stay unit By Duncan Mlanjira Having been greatly roused by the dire conditions of over-congestion at the short-stay unit (patient…