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Health Minister bemoans tendency by cholera-affected people not seeking care early due to religious beliefs

October 16, 2022

Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda * If anyone in the community has signs and symptoms of cholera they should seek medical care immediately * While a total of 4,398 people have recovered, 164 are currently in the treatments centres * On Saturday, 95 new cases were reported that included five new deaths — four from Nkhotakota and one from Mangochi By Duncan Mlanjira As of last week, 23 districts had reported cases of cholera since confirmation of first case…

Chinese medical team takes clinic services for free to Lilongwe outskirts communities

October 14, 2022

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Team leader, Dr. Zhong Hongping * Provided basic physical examination for the residents and made some medical suggestions, prescriptions and treatment to those found with health issues * We will also donate a batch of epidemic prevention materials and daily necessities to the local villagers on behalf of Chinese government By Kondwani Magombo, MANA Members of the Chinese medical team — working at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) and Mzuzu Central Hospital (MCH) — on Wednesday took their services to…

Saudi Fund for Development provides K12.4bln loan for Phalombe District Hospital

October 14, 2022

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Chakwera and Health Minister with delegates from the Fund * The latest round of funding for Phalombe brings SFD’s total commitment to Malawi to more than US$36 million (K37.3 billion) * The Fund’s involvement in Malawi has contributed to the development of a range of vital industries and fields * Phalombe Hospital will serve residents in the rural areas by addressing poverty, combatting diseases and reducing child mortality rates By Duncan Mlanjira Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) says it…

Magnificent 265-bed Phalombe District Hospital opened to the public

October 13, 2022

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* Has an intensive care unit, major and minor theatres and another theatre in its maternity ward * It also has a state of the art laboratory unit, dental section, an X-ray section and an oxygen plant among other features * This is arguably the finest hospital in the country, fitted with state of the art equipment and magnificent structures * It is a symbol of Government’s commitment to the improved delivery of health services in this district By…

Mzuzu religious groups urged to support children vaccination against polio

October 12, 2022

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* While it is true that for a vaccine to be administered there has to be consent, people need to realize that polio is a life-threatening disease for children * We need to cover 80% of the targeted children to curb the disease and we need your support to achieve this By George Mponda, MANA As the country is preparing to roll out fourth phase of the polio vaccination campaign, religious leaders in Mzuzu City and sorrounding areas have…

Malawi receives award over elimination of elephantiasis

October 12, 2022

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Finally eliminated * Coming hot on the heels of elimination of infectious eye disease trachoma * Elephantiasis was a major public health problem in Malawi * With seropositivity rate ranging from 1% to as high as 74% in some parts of country * Ministry of Health applauds support from partners as it has changed people’s lives * The Ministry continues to focus on high impact cost effective interventions, health promotion and disease prevention efforts By Natasha Muthete, MANA Coming…

HRH The Countess of Wessex to visit Malawi from Wednesday to Friday to celebrate Malawi’s elimination of eye disease trachoma

October 11, 2022

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Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex * Countess Sophie will visit Salima District to see first-hand how the national trachoma elimination programme has benefited the lives of the people of Malawi * She is also to appreciate how the Ministry of Health and their partners have worked at the district level to implement the interventions * Required to stop the spread of trachoma as well as taking part in activities to mark World Sight Day in Malawi on…

Health researchers key players in economic growth—KUHeS

October 10, 2022

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Fundraising subcommittee chairperson, George Namandwa * Set to host its first-ever Research Dissemination Conference to be held on November 24-25 * A premier gathering of local and international research scientists, public health practitioners and policy-makers * Under the theme: ‘Excellence for life: through multidisciplinary research and innovations’ By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Health researchers are the key players who can play vital role in the contribution of economic growth in the country, says Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS)…

CAMA raises serious concerns on unhealthy supply of tap water amidst cholera outbreak

October 8, 2022

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* Water from these Water Boards often comes muddy with a lot of impurities and not suitable for human consumption * The worst poorest quality water supplies are from Water Boards of Blantyre (80%), Lilongwe (72%) and Central Region (55%) * As of Friday, October 7, a total of 23 districts have reported cases of cholera since first case in March in Machinga * A total of 74 new cases were reported with new two deaths — one each…

Safe water programme to benefit 2.7 million people in 8 districts

October 6, 2022

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Minister of Health, Khumbize Chiponda launching the programme * Chlorine dispensers at several water points in Blantyre, Chiradzulu, Neno, Mwanza, Balaka, Mangochi and Machinga * The program will provide safe water access to 15% of the population and 35% in Southern Region By Chilungamo Missi, MANA Evidence Action, an organization which scales evidence-based and cost-effective programmes to reduce the burden of poverty, has launched a safe water program in Blantyre district to address challenges of water borne diseases. The…