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Nkhata Bay tradition leader appeals for support in fight against cholera as 1,375 cases, 38 deaths recorded in the area

November 24, 2022

* The problem with this area is that the soil is sandy and it is difficult for people to have standard toilets * Government and NGOs should come in to support this area with community toilets By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Concerned with the rising cases of cholera, Nkhata Bay’s Traditional Authority (T/A) Zilakoma has appealed for support from government, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders in the fight against cholera in his area. Speaking on Monday at Tukombo when…

Lilongwe Cycling Club in antibiotics resistance awareness campaign

November 21, 2022

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* The Club’s 78 members cycled 43 kilometres through the streets of Lilongwe Gateway Mall through the Bypass Road * With some stops in busy markets such as Zankutu, Wakawaka, Biwi and City Centre * Distributing fliers and directly engaging with community members on how to combat antibiotics resistance related deaths By Emmanuel Yokoniya, MANA Many people in the country take antibiotics without doctor’s prescription and they do not finish the dosage which leads to the body’s resistance to…

Careless waste disposal in Ndirande of great concern on cholera outbreak as rainy season is picking up

November 18, 2022

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Sore sight of waste disposal * City Council blame fuel scarcity for failure to collect waste in various locations * Equally concerned of the increase of cholera cases and urged people to to resort to openly dispose at any place * Ministry of Health urges the clergy to help in the fight against cholera outbreak * As Action for Progress — an organization under Church of Christ — donates assorted medical supplies worth K30 million By Petro Mkandawire, Correspondent…

Blantyre City Presbytery of the CCAP to preach on mental health following rising cases of suicide

November 18, 2022

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* Incorporating the subject in their sermons, the Church will help to increase promotion of mental health * Of the many problems citizens may be going through, we believe there is something positive that can be worked on * The special training on Nov. 25 at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre will draw the Ministers and their spouses * Whose guest speakers are Dr. Mary Shaba and renowned mental health experts, Dr. Chioza Bandawe By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre City Presbytery…

A group of concerned youths inculcating waste management in Ndirande through converting it into compost fertilizer

November 17, 2022

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* It’s just a passion of concern of 14-plus volunteers financing themselves from their own pockets * They are motivating the communities to store their household waste products and hand them over to the Impact Group * The group is also raising tree seedlings which they want to plant on Ndirande Mountain * That have been left bare through wanton cutting down of trees by the community members By Petro Mkandawire, Correspondent Careless waste disposal is on a worrisome…

Illovo launches affordable 90 grams packet of sugar at K150 amidst unbearable economic challenges

November 17, 2022

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* While the product is affordable for low income earners, it is also one way of enhancing hygiene * Taking cognizance that the traders pack the sugar into the thin plastics with bare hands By Duncan Mlanjira As the low income earning citizenry are facing tough and unbearable economic challenges, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has launched an affordable 90 grams packet of sugar at K150 as a solution for everyone to afford to buy sugar. A 1kg packet of…

First Capital Bank invests K5m towards return of KUHeS Research Dissemination Conference

November 11, 2022

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Twikale Chirwa (2nd left) hands over the sponsorship * To be held on November 24-25 at the University’s campus along Mahatma Gandhi Road in Blantyre * Under the theme: ‘Excellence for Life: Through Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation’ * First Capital Bank has demonstrated its total commitment towards the health sector—KUHeS’ Dr. Benjamin Kumwenda * The public should expect some breakthroughs from this conference as a lot of research has been conducted at KUHeS By Duncan Mlanjira The all-important Kamuzu…

MACRA signs MoU with Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority to control advertisements of traditional medicines

November 11, 2022

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Now under radar of PMRA and MACRA * Tradition medicines are allied substances that needs to be regulated by law * Media houses warned against airing any advertisement from traders in tradition medicines unless they bring an approval certificate By Sellah Singini, MANA Following the rise in advertisements of tradition medicines on radio and television stations using unsubstantiated health claims, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA)…

KUHeS launches state-of-the-art clinical research laboratory

November 8, 2022

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The state-of-the-art equipment in the lab * Laboratory was indicated after noticing a number of challenges in the area of research and diagnosing * Where all samples were required to be sent outside Malawi for tests By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) — in collaboration with the University of Glasgow with funding from Scottish Government — has opened a state-of-the-art health facility named Blantyre-Blantyre Research Facility Laboratory to conduct medical tests for patients. This…

Ras Kansengwa sympathisers ask for Government intervention for the photojournalist’s treatment abroad

November 7, 2022

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Kansengwa (right) with well-wishers that included former First Lady, Madam Shanil Muluzi * Event only raised K500,000, of which K300,000 went towards costs of hosting the event at Bingu National Stadium * The remaining K200,000 was offered to Ras Kansengwa for his upkeep since he is unable to generate money for his well-being * He needs K5 million towards his medical treatment to an illness which is badly affecting his legs and his sight since March, 2022 By Duncan…