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BWB’s stakeholders Water Users Associations abusing management of water kiosks in low income areas

January 19, 2023

Deputy Minister Bande leads by example that cholera prevention is through hygiene such as handwashing * Many kiosks managed by Water Users Associations (WUA), are not functional * Because of poor management, vandalism and theft of meters as well as low water supply pressure By Duncan Mlanjira Water & Sanitation Deputy Minister, John Bande has advised Blantyre Water Board (BWB) to take stronger action over abuse of management of water kiosks in the district’s low income areas for maximum…

Malawi Healthcare Support UK to focus on mental health in 2023

January 19, 2023

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* We would like to play a part in alleviating the suicide problems, which are associated with mental illnesses * Over the years, MAHECAS has delivered assistance in healthcare in different forms By Duncan Mlanjira As the country is registering an increase in suicides incidences associated with various economic and social issues, Malawi Healthcare Support UK (MAHECAS) intends to focus more on mental health as its main theme for 2023. A statement from the charity organisation, managed by Malawians…

Religious beliefs of not seeking medical care suspected of sabotaging efforts to contain the cholera outbreak

December 27, 2022

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The cholera situation report for December 26 * The faith community implored to encourage their members to seek medical care immediately if anyone has signs and symptoms of cholera * 16 related deaths are from Lilongwe (6); Blantyre (6); Dowa (2) and Machinga (1) * Lilongwe highest in new cases on Boxing Day at 69) followed by Blantyre (50) and Mangochi (47) * Since the onset, 15,317 cases recorded with 486 deaths — at case fatality rate at 3.7%…

National taskforce on cholera impressed with Mangochi community prevention interventions

December 25, 2022

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The community volunteers of Mkali Village * Mkali Village people are containing cholera starting from guarding the lake and for banning the use of lake water for domestic use * People along the lakeshore encouraged to emulate Mkali Village initiative to contain the cholera.p outbreak By Evance Chisiano & Hanleck Mkumba, MANA A local committee in Mangochi formed a voluntary Lake Malawi beach guard and patrol team to stop the use of the lake for domestic purposes as a…

Ministries of Health, Sanitation, City Councils responsible for high cholera deaths—CAMA

December 22, 2022

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Ministry of Health not so current in this cholera updates. This is the last public update * Markets are the worst unhygienic places with poor sanitation where sewer spew is the source of water * The authorities are in full knowledge of the terrible conditions of the market * But are pretending to be in shock with the many deaths by cholera as if they are not part of the problems and failures” of the containment of the outbreak…

Need for Malawi to initiate harm reduction strategy to minimize medical care spending

December 17, 2022

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* One of the biggest buyers of Malawi tobacco, Phillip Morris International (PMI) has invented the IQOS * A smoke-free innovation that continues to attest that the modified risk-free tobacco product is less harmful than tobacco cigarettes * Majority of people in Malawi are not conversant about vaping products because they are not on open market yet * These gadgets should be added to the country’s health regulations so that they can be easily accessed for people * Who…

First Capital Bank invests K10m to Breast Cancer Care Foundation in recognition of its vigorous awareness campaign

December 9, 2022

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Georgopoulos and members of First Capital Bank present the cheque to Breast Cancer Care Foundation * Foundation offers free screening at its clinic in Mandala open everyday * Experts also teach how to self-examine themselves to detect of signs and symptoms * Once they detect an abdominality, they are encouraged to visit the clinic for screening * To detect whether that might lead to breast cancer or it is leading to a different ailment altogether By Duncan Mlanjira The…

‘Smokers’ is a discriminatory description of people who smoke’; As African journalists are encouraged to accelerate tobacco harm reduction adoption

December 8, 2022

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* People who smoke are derogatorily regarded as social pariahs — thus the description of smokers should change to ‘people who smoke’ * Society believes smoking and drug use is a sin and must be treated through religious prayers * There is need for the media to play its critical role in accelerating Harm Reduction efforts * By informing and sensitizing people who smoke on the availability and benefits of alternative, potentially lower risk products to cigarettes By Duncan…

Road accidents caused by motor cyclists on the increase—Minister of Transport

December 7, 2022

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An awareness march along streets of Mzuzu * Road accidents are increasing because a good number of people are venturing into Kabaza (cycling) business in the country * They are not adhering to road safety rules and regulations * About 80% of the accidents are caused by the cyclists — which is very worrying By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Ministry of Transport and Public Works Jacob Hara has expressed concern over the increasing number of road accidents in the…

KUHeS applauded for its research and innovation studies

November 28, 2022

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Professor Louise Kenny of the University of Liverpool * KUHeS’ Dissemination Conference is vital not only for people of Malawi, but also other research partnering countries * University of Liverpool is excited with the existing collaboration between the two Universities By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Researches are very important to every country because they provide or bring out solutions that can cure diseases, said Professor Louise Kenny at the end of two-day Research Dissemination Conference, which was organised by…