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TNM staff engages in charitable work in major hospitals in deepening community connection with Green Touch initiative

May 1, 2024

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Water for People dresses Mudi Catchment Area with trees

April 1, 2024

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Dwight Kambuku planting his tree * Trees are one of the most important aspects if we are to have clean and sustainable water * When planted in the right place, trees provide multiple benefits to people By Tikondane Vega, MANA Water for People, in collaboration with stakeholders, on Saturday planted trees around Mudi Catchment Area in Blantyre to make it a healthy watershed for Blantyre Water Board (BWB) to increase water levels on its reservoir dam that is earmarked…

Portland Cement contributes 600 bags of cement towards extension of Mercy James Centre at Queens

March 31, 2024

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* Our company is committed to giving back to the communities where we operate through various corporate social responsibility activities * We are humbled to collaborate with Raising Malawi through the Ministry of Health on this project * Because of the extraordinary opportunity for a better life that the hospital aspires to provide By Victor Singano Jnr As part of its corporate social responsibility, Portland Cement Malawi Limited has made a donation of 600 bags of cement worth K12…

Veep Chilima calls on Rotarians to prioritise support for mental health

March 29, 2024

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Chilima presents a gift to Rotary International President, Gordon McInally * Mental health is not a luxury but a fundamental human right essential for people’s social well-being * Despite being a non-communicable disease, mental health is often overlooked By Leonard Masauli, MANA Vice-President Saulos Chilima has urged Rotary Clubs across the country to focus their efforts in supporting mental health programs, emphasising its critical role in ensuring the social well-being of individuals as a fundamental human right. The Vice-President…

US Senators happy with US-funded projects in Malawi

March 29, 2024

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* Urged Malawi government to continue investing in young girls as they hold the future of the country * Most importantly, the senators hailed the progress that Malawi has registered in HIV fight By Kondwani Magombo, MANA Five United States of America (USA) senators, who visited Malawi to appreciate the development partnership and diplomatic relations between the two countries, have expressed satisfaction with the impact of some US-funded projects on Malawians lives. The high-powered delegation included chairperson of Appropriations…

Congratulations keep pouring in for Malawian Charity Gladstone after officially been presented with her British MBE award for services to nursing

March 14, 2024

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* She also the kindest person I know and caring and I am proud to say we are family—Carol Timm * Congratulations Charity, you deserve the medal. God bless you in your new identity—Florence Chaloledwa * The leader everyone would like to have. Way to go Charity — just one in a million—Manies Kochelani By Duncan Mlanjira Many Malawians of goodwill expressed their profound congratulatory messages on Facebook after compatriot Charity Gladstone was officially presented with the prestigious Order…