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CDH Investment Bank invests K2 million towards KUHeS’ 3rd research dissemination conference

October 1, 2024

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…

Ministry of Heath enhancing One Health approach urging public to seriously maintain personal hygiene

September 30, 2024

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* One Health is an approach that recognises that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and the shared environment * The philosophy at the heart of One Health is far from new but it has acquired a fresh impetus as the fallout from the CoVID-19 pandemic continues to be picked over * Following the surge of Mpox cases in countries in the African region with trade and travel connections with Malawi, the Public…

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,…

CDH Investment Bank invests K5 million towards life-changing surgeries at Beit Cure

September 29, 2024

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Chief Treasury Officer Zondwayo Mafuleka (left) hands over funds to Beit Cure’s Davie Simengwa * CDH Investment Bank recognises that every person has the ability to make a positive contribution towards the achievement of social and economic development goals By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has sported Beit Cure International Hospital with a K5 million investment as part of its efforts to improve health in children. Presenting the support at Beit Cure’s hospital in Blantyre, CDH Investment Bank’s Chief…

‘Enact Termination of Pregnancy Bill to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality’

September 27, 2024

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* Says Centre for Solutions Journalism as part of commemoration of International Safe Abortion Day tomorrow, September 28 * The Termination of Pregnancy Bill (ToP) was reviewed and completed by Malawi Law Commission and gazetted as a government Bill in 2016 * The issue of unsafe abortion remains significant, and the establishment of Post Abortion Care Units in every government district hospital is one of the testimonies of this problem By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi joins the rest of…

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…

Kabaza road accidents a public health crisis—Deputy Minister of Health

September 24, 2024

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* 2022-2023 recorded over 1,800 deaths from injuries sustained from accidents involved by kabaza operators * These are not just numbers behind each statistic, but a story of pain, loss, struggle — particularly among young men By Christina Mkutumula, MANA Deputy Minister of Health, Halima Daudi says statistics of road traffic accidents involving motorcycle taxis (Kabaza) are alarming such accidents present a public health crisis that touches every aspect of the nation including the health system, families and the economy….

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…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc rolls our Rise for Girls programme to strengthen menstrual hygiene management in schools

September 23, 2024

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* In cognizance that in many communities, menstrual challenges and the lack of menstrual health education hinder the potential of girls * It includes WASH facilities for the schools; menstrual hygiene management trainings; educational programs; and product distribution By Duncan Mlanjira In its strong belief in the importance of education and addressing menstrual challenges to keep girls in school, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has launched Rise for Girls programme. This is in cognizance that in many communities, menstrual challenges…

Specialised machinery on site for full commencement of Salima-Lilongwe water project in November

September 19, 2024

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* Water & Sanitation Minister Abida Mia impressed with progress made so far of the project * Once completed, the project is expected to serve 100 million liters of water every day * It is set to improve water supply to the people of Salima, Dowa and Lilongwe which is a huge milestone in solving water challenges By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Chief Executive Officer for Salima-Lilongwe Water Project, Valentine Kaupa says all specialised machinery needed for the smooth execution…