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Malawi to enhance trading export with India
May 13, 2024
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* Over the years, Malawi has had agreements and memorandum of understandings with India * The government of Malawi is interested in continuing trading in the two countries By Rosalia Kapiri, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says Malawi is ready to grow its relations in trade with India to utilise the opportunity presented in the bilateral workforce that the two nations hold. He said this today at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe when he hosted a delegation of Indian nationals who…

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Health Minister urges discipline amongst nurses and midwives
May 13, 2024
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* You have a duty to sensitise the community on various health issues, such as good habits they should embrace to maintain a healthy living * As government, we will continue to provide resources for health workers so that your working environment is good By Rose Cross Mahorya, MANA At the commemoration of International Nurses Day in Mzuzu yesterday, Minister of Health, Kumbidze Kandodo Chiponda asked nurses and midwives in the country to be disciplined and execute their duties…

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Malawi doing a great job to end eye diseases—Duchess of Edinburgh
May 12, 2024
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High Commissioner Dr. Bisika interacting with the Duke of Edinburgh * High Commissioner Dr. Thomas Bisika had the opportunity to brief both the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh about pink eye disease * And how the Malawi health authorities swiftly engaged the public on how to address the outbreak By Duncan Mlanjira In her interaction with Malawi High Commissioner to the UK, Dr. Thomas Bisika at King Charles’ debut Royal Garden Party in London, The Duchess of Edinburgh —…

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‘Despite being the backbone of health care, nursing often faces financial constraints and societal undervaluation’
May 12, 2024
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* The goal of International Nurses Day 2024 is to change people’s perspectives * By showcasing the significant social and economic advantages that may result from wise investments in nursing By Duncan Mlanjira Despite being the backbone of health care, nursing often faces financial constraints and societal undervaluation and the commemoration of this year’s International Nurses Day aims to reshape perceptions, demonstrating how strategic investment in nursing can bring considerable economic and societal benefits. Under the theme; ‘Our Nurses….

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Standard Bank Be More Race 2024 to raise funds for KCH children’s Cancer Learning Centre
May 1, 2024
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* Their learning centre lacks learning resources, and we have seen it fit to intervene by using our annual race as a fund-raising platform * Underscores the connection that this year’s race theme, ‘Why We Run’ seeks to evoke By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has announced that proceeds from this year’s Be More Race on June 15 will go towards supporting the children’s Cancer Learning Centre of the Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe. Speaking at Bingu National…

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TNM staff engages in charitable work in major hospitals in deepening community connection with Green Touch initiative
May 1, 2024
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CEO Michel Hebert serves food to a child’s guardian * TNM recognizes the value of human connection, more especially in challenging times * By reaching out and touching the lives of others, we inspire hope, resilience, and solidarity Maravi Express In an effort to foster deeper connections and support within the community, employees at TNM Plc, engaged in charitable work across the country’s major hospitals through its Green Touch initiative. Green Touch initiative is a heartfelt program that calls…

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Mchinji clinches top spot in malaria fight as Government pledges zero-malaria by 2030
April 26, 2024
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Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda present the trophy of excellence * The criteria for choosing the best district included management of cases, unavailability of discrepancies in malaria medicine given * As well as the cases registered, provision of commodities like SP to expectant mothers * And sending of reports to Ministry of Health about management of malaria, among others By Vincent Khonje & James Mwale, MANA Mchinji has been announced as the top district in malaria prevention and case…

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UK to improve access to life-saving malaria drugs for most-affected countries including Malawi
April 25, 2024
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* £7.4 million funding from UK will make malaria drugs and tests accessible for countries around the world * Over 50 million people will have access to the life-saving drugs and tests by 2027 * UK-Indian developed vaccines being rolled out to Sierra Leone, Liberia and Benin By Duncan Mlanjira More than 600,000 people worldwide die every year from preventable and treatable malaria disease and in response to the staggering figures, the United Kingdom (UK) Government will improve access…

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WHO supports Malawi with K62.2m worth of pediatric severe acute malnutrition kits
April 9, 2024
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* The current infant mortality rate for Malawi in 2024 is 31 deaths per 1000 live births, which is a 4.2% decline from 2023 * The infant mortality rate for Malawi in 2023 was 33 deaths per 1,000 live births, a 5.1% decline from 2022 By Kondwani Magombo, MANA World Health Organisation (WHO) has supported Malawi government with 48 kits of pediatric severe acute malnutrition (PEDSAM) worth K62.2 million to address the challenges posed by pediatric severe acute malnutrition…

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Pink eye cases keep rising as over 13,400 have been recorded
April 3, 2024
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* Signs and symptoms include redness of the eyes, itching, watery eyes and pain in the eyes, among others * The disease is self-limiting — it goes on its own without requiring antibiotics within seven to 10 days * Public encouraged to immediately seek medical attention to treat symptoms and reduce suffering By Beatrice Bangula, MANA Statistics from Ministry of Health have revealed that more than 13,400 people in the country have been hit by viral conjunctivitis, also known…

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