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Germany grants Malawi with K30 billion towards reproductive health

February 6, 2024

* We noticed that women in Malawi are very good in uptake of contraceptives as compared to all sub-Saharan countries * So, we see success of our joint cooperation and that is why we have decided to continue this cooperation By Elia Chibwe, MANA Germany and Malawi governments have signed a bilateral agreement for a 16 million euro (about K30 billion) additional financing through KFW to implement reproductive health activities Phase III under the N’zatonse Programme. At the signing…

Karonga water supply project to install 10,000 free connections

February 5, 2024

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* The project has 10,000 water connection materials and at the moment, there are more than 9,500 applications * Over 189,000 people in Karonga and surrounding areas to benefit for the project, which is expected to be finished by next month By George Mponda, MANA Northern Region Water Board (NRWB), through Karonga Town water supply project, is expected to install 10,000 free connections to enhance accessibility to potable water for its residents and surrounding areas. NRWB Board chairperson, Frank…

President Chakwera sees for himself pathetic standards of Mwanza Secondary School and district hospital

January 27, 2024

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* School lacks resource room for special needs students, it’s multipurpose hall and hostels dilapidated * Sewer system got broken a long time ago and the kitchen uses firewood energy * The hospital has an outstanding electricity bill of K60 million and has high vacancy rate at 58% * It lacks power back up and experiences frequent breakdown of X-ray machine, among other challenges By Brian Wasili, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Friday morning visited several development projects in…

Newly-installed incinerator installed at Zomba Central Hospital to contain infectious waste

January 27, 2024

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* We have to be strict on how we manage each and every waste which comes from the hospital from our patients and medical supplies which we use * Waste management was really problematic at Zomba Central Hospital and I am sure that once this machine will make a change By Roselyn Phiri, MANA Ministry of Health, with support from the Global Fund, has installed an incinerator at Zomba Central Hospital designed for high volume and infectious waste management…

2 cholera-related deaths reported between November 1 to January 14

January 17, 2024

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Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda * A total of 49 laboratory confirmed cholera cases reported from 10 health districts across the country * Ministry advises the public to maintain vigilance by observing strict water and food hygiene practices * CoVID-19 no longer a public health emergency of international concern but few sporadic cases continued to be reported in some districts By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda is alerting the public to maintain vigilance and concerted…

Malawian Charity Gladstone bestowed prestigious British MBE award for services to nursing

December 31, 2023

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* May this prestigious award inspire Malawians for greater service to humanity abroad and at home—President Lazarus Chakwera * The job of a nurse is about saving lives. This is what makes this job both challenging and interesting—High Commissioner Dr Thomas Bisika By Duncan Mlanjira Charity Gladstone, a Lately Matron of Cardiology & Respiratory Services at Gloucestershire Hospital of the United Kingdom’s National Health Services (NHS), has been bestowed with the prestigious Order of the British Empire (MBE) award…

Warning of heatwave over Southern Region from tomorrow

December 8, 2023

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* Heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke are a significant concern * Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, even if they don’t feel thirsty * Seek indoor shelter — preferably in air-conditioned buildings, or use fans to cool down By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services is alerting the public to expect prolonged period of hot and uncomfortable weather that will persist in most parts of the Southern Region to…

Doctors play a critical role in overall growth of Malawi—TNM

December 8, 2023

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Jonazi (right) hands over the assistance to SMD member, Dr. Parth Patel * TNM puts keen interest in issues that bind our communities together and uphold wellness of Malawians * Doctors are integral in the provision of excellent healthcare services that cut across every individual By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT services provider, TNM Plc, believes that medical doctors play a critical role in the overall growth of Malawi and commits itself towards sustaining the positive…

AFIDEP’s inaugural BUILD project’s leadership programme in integrated PHED rolls out in Malawi in February

December 7, 2023

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* Applications opened on December 1, whose deadline is December 15 * The notification date of acceptance is on January 8 with January 12 as deadline for applicants’ confirmation By Duncan Mlanjira The inaugural training of BUILD project, a five-year global initiative designed to leverage the interconnectedness of population, health, environment and development (PHED) — which is led by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) — will be held for the Southern Africa region in Malawi next year…

Doctors Parth Patel, Adamson Muula, Victor Mwapasa among 10 best medical practitioners honoured with SMD 2023 awards

December 5, 2023

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* We the medical doctors of Malawi are proud of you and thank you for serving the country with your expertise—Society of Medical Doctors By Duncan Mlanjira From a large number of nominees and votes received, Society of Medical Doctors (SMD) has identified 10 best medical practitioners who have been honoured with the Society’s 2023 awards. Dr. Parth Patel, whose full scale healthcare facility, Atlas Medical Center offers advanced and innovative healthcare technology, has been voted as the Best…