Malawi needs patriotic citizens like Anadkat family for her to develop—Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo

* She was guest of honour during the official opening of the Children Accidents & Emergency Unit-Anadkat Centre * Which was constructed at Queens by the Anadkat family in partnership with Welcome Trust at a cost of K1 billion By Victor Singano Jnr Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has described the snail’s pace of the country’s development as a result of lack of enough patriotic individuals and companies who are not taking part towards the nation’s development —…

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WHO-recommended malaria vaccine starts being shipped to Africa

*  A historic step towards broader vaccination against one of the deadliest diseases for African children * Additional 1.7 million doses are set for delivery to Burkina Faso, Liberia, Niger and Sierra Leone in the coming weeks * Since 2019, Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have been administering the vaccine in a schedule of 4 doses from around 5 months of age * As part of the pilot programme, known as the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme By Duncan Mlanjira Shipments…

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CDH Investment Bank commits K5 million sponsorship to KUHeS’ Research Dissemination Conference

* KUHeS is playing a significant work in the health sector and it is also contributing to the development of the country * Through conducting of research activities whose findings  always assist to come up with positive measures on how disease outbreak can be controlled By Victor Singano Jnr The CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has supported the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) with K5 million towards the institution’s 2nd Research Dissemination Conference to be held on November 30…

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KUHeS pleads for support towards its Research Dissemination Conference on November 30

* The recent devaluation of Malawi kwacha has affected KUHeS’ initial budget that was put at K130 million * The is a gap because the earlier budget will not be enough to cater for everything as planned. By Victor Singano Jr The 2nd premier conference, Research Dissemination Conference — organised by Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) — is set for November 30 to December 1 that is expected to gather both local and international research scientists, public health…

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Malawian-UK Nurses Association attends King Charles’ 75th birthday at Buckingham Palace

MUNA President Charity Gladstone interacts with King Charles * We all had an opportunity to meet and interact with the King and I wished him happy birthday * The King acknowledged that Malawian health care professionals have been coming to UK since World War II * He also spoke about the CoVID-19 pandemic and he said that he appreciates our services to the UK and globally * He also spoke about his visit in Malawi when former President Dr…

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Mia leads national clean-up day campaign in Chikwawa

* As sensitisation to communities for them to maintain hygienic standards by honouring the clean-up campaign launched in 2020 * My plea is that every Malawian should take part in this campaign and ‘Tipewe Cholera’ campaign * Chikwawa has maintained the exercise every month since the national clean-up day campaign was launched By Noel Chimwala & Leah Malimbasa, MANA The National Clean-up Day campaign, which President Lazarus Chakwera launched in November 2020 — aimed at promoting both organised and…

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Malawi Relief Fund-UK donates K82m-worth of essential equipment to Queens Hospital’s ENT Unit

* The charitable organisation has been working with visiting consultants from the UK, Dr. Chris Bem and Dr. Chris Raine * Who have been providing their services for free at Queen and its ENT Unit to improve the two operating theaters * ENT specialists treat fundamental functions of life such as hearing & balance, swallowing & speech * As well as breathing, sleep issues, allergies & sinuses, head & neck cancer and skin disorders By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Relief…

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New study shows health risk levels of lead in paint being reduced in Malawi

Rainbow Paints and Plascon lauded for compliance * Lead is one of the main health and environmental hazards associated with paint * Lead paint has been generally phased out of use due to the toxic nature of lead * Most affected are children and with the new development in Malawi, this means children will be safe from the hazardous substance By Duncan Mlanjira A new research has shown a reduction in the levels of lead in paints on the…

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France’s bedbug outbreak vs. climate crisis: The silent presence of microplastics in the clouds

* The country has been forced to close schools, so far 7 in number * In response to the “crisis,” French PM Elisabeth Borne convened an inter-ministerial emergency meeting on October 6 By Susie Berya, Tanzania Digest The bedbug outbreak in Paris, France during fashion week was one of the stories making the rounds in the media this week. Emmanuel Grégoire, deputy mayor of Paris’ fashion district, quoted the Guardian as saying, “In reality, no one is safe… you…

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Rotary District 9210 Governor urges momentum in fight against polio

Governor Chipara planting a tree at Lilongwe Vocational Training Centre * As Malawi and the world marks the World Polio Day on 24th October, it is important to reflect on the strides we have made together with partners and governments in tackling this debilitating disease Maravi Express Gabriel Chipara, Governor of Rotary District 9210 — which comprises Rotary Clubs of Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe  and northern Mozambique — has appealed for continued vigilance and a renewed focus in the war…

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