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

December 9, 2022

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…

Nkhata Bay ready to roll out oral cholera vaccination campaign targeting 207,000 people

November 26, 2022

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* With support from World Health Organization (WHO), exercise will commence on Monday, November 28 till December 2 * Started with a training of vaccinators and volunteers drawn from the district * We will start with selected areas that were badly hit by the outbreak and the target is all people from the age of 12 months and above By Evelyn Macloud, MANA Following high cases of cholera being registered in Nkhata Bay, the district’ health office (DHO) says…

Ndirande compost fertilizer manufacturers take waste disposal campaign to another level; Senior citizens join voluntary hands-on trash clearing

November 25, 2022

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Busy at work along road to Ndirande Mountain close to Malawi Housing Corporation neighbourhood * In line with the National Clean-up Day which President Lazarus Chakwera launched in 2020 * Under the theme: ‘A Clean Environment: My right, My Responsibility’ but went into hibernation due to the CoVID-19 * The Clean-up was initiated to promoting both organised and individual clean up events and volunteering to keep the outdoors clean * Careless waste disposal in Ndirande of great concern on…

ESCOM launches Workplace Mental Wellness Policy to enhance employees’ performance and productivity

November 24, 2022

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The launch was preceded by an awareness march * Baseline study in June 2020 established the prevalence of common mental health problems among employees * ESCOM engaged the services of St John of God Hospital as consultants in the policy development * There was a significant association between having a substance use problem * And suffering from anxiety and depression and anxiety By Peter Kanjere, ESCOM PRO ESCOM launched its first-ever Workplace Mental Wellness Policy to address mental health…

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

November 24, 2022

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* 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…