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Medical expert Prof. Lutz Heide challenges UK’s The Guardian report alleging of substandard medicine in Malawi

August 12, 2024

* We have published several studies showing that medicine quality in Malawi is actually better than in many other African countries * Citing only the incorrect, outdated information may unsettle patients and prevent them from seeking life-saving treatment By Patience Kapinda, MANA A recent article by The Guardian of the UK, highlighting the prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines in Africa, including Malawi, has been disputed by a leading expert in the field, former professor at the University of…

Jacaranda School profoundly applauds Malawians living in US for supporting its pupil to successfully undergo a life-saving operation

August 12, 2024

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Some the Malawians in Philadelphia with Pius’ mother, Fainess (2nd from left) and Deschamps in April after Pius’ first operation * Ahead of the trip, Marie da Silva had been worried of how the mother Fainess would function being alone far away with her very sick child * But the Malawian ladies of Philadelphia, whom I had never met before, made me realise even more — that we Malawians, no matter where we are in the world, we are…

Chakwera speaks tough on unaccredited learning institutions

August 8, 2024

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* Ministry of Education directed to track down all institutions that prey on young people by operating without accreditation * Malawi cannot be fixing the problem of education standards when schools are already operating without meeting minimum education standards By Lisa Lamya, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has instructed the Ministry of Education to close down all unaccredited education institutions that are operating below standards, saying government a duty to protect Malawians from exploitation and ensure that standards are upheld…

Pursuit of sexual satisfaction has become a matter of life and death in Malawi

August 8, 2024

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Gondolosi commonly used by men * Many men rely on sexual enhancement drugs to strengthen their performance, believing they will last longer and play more rounds * However, these drugs and herbals come with risks, including long duration, pleasure, and stamina for the bedroom, but also potentially fatal side effects Analysis by Hastings Yobe, MANA Men are risking their lives to reclaim their reputation and satisfy their partners. The promise of a good time with the latest and powerful…

Silent killer: Unsafe and clandestine abortion crisis in Malawi

August 3, 2024

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* Goes with it unplanned cost of an estimated US$314,000 annually to treat post-abortion health care * Transition to safe and legal abortion would yield an estimated cost reduction of 20%-30% * Yet review of the Termination of Pregnancy was completed and gazetted as a government Bill way back in 2017 Feature by Duncan Mlanjira Abortion in one way is illegal but termination of pregnancy is legal — but it goes with it some restrictive conditions, which deny women…

Airtel Malawi saves lives in record-breaking blood donation drive

July 31, 2024

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Airtel Malawi MD Kamoto (in red) registering to donate blood * We are deeply committed to the health and well-being of Malawians—Airtel Malawi Managing Director, Charles Kamoto * Airtel’s consistent support has been instrumental in addressing the blood shortage crisis—MBTS spokesperson, Upile Kaimvi By Duncan Mlanjira In a remarkable display of corporate social responsibility, Airtel Malawi today successfully concluded its annual blood donation drive, surpassing previous records with an overwhelming turnout of over 35 donors. Partnering with the Malawi…

FCB partners Dream Sant’Egidio Centre in cervical cancer fight

July 26, 2024

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* The organisation is doing a commendable work of offering free high quality health services * To vulnerable Malawians living in rural areas, who have no access to good health support By Victor Singano Jnr In an effort aimed at ending cervical cancer among women in Malawi, First Capital Bank (FCB) has partnered the Dream Sant’Egidio Centre by investing K5 million which will help the non-profit making organisation to conduct awareness and other services in the area of Traditional…

Chikondi Mwanyali fails to break his own record as he retains Standard Bank Be More Race title

July 21, 2024

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* Also retaining their positions in second and third were Mphatso Nadolo and Chancy Master respectively * Both also failed to break their own records — with Nadolo finishing in 1:06:34 against last year’s 1:05:52 while Master finished in 1:7:50 against 1:06:06 By Tione Andsen, MANA Chikondi Mwanyali retained the title of the Standard Bank Be More Race half marathon (21km) yesterday in Lilongwe in a time of 1:06:00hrs but failed to break his own record he attained in…

Zomba Athletics Academy brings strong contenders for tomorrow’s Standard Bank Be More Race

July 19, 2024

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* Kesten Banyira and Winfred Gondwa registered in the men’s half marathon (21km) * Eneless Makumba in women’s half marathon and Kelvin Komicho in 5km men’s By Duncan Mlanjira Patron and coach for Zomba Athletics Academy, Benedicto Makumba, challenges that his four athletes have earnestly prepared well to earn some honours in tomorrow’s Standard Bank Be More Race. The Academy registered five athletes but one, Martha Bakili (in women’s 10km category) has pulled out after falling ill but Makumba…

Onjezani Kenani’s appeal to raise funds towards music legend Paul Banda’s health needs raises over K14.5m

July 18, 2024

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* Hearty congratulations to Kenani to and to all Malawians who took part in this noble task * Congratulations, sir, for the leadership and a heart out to all Malawians, home and abroad, who have made this possible By Duncan Mlanjira Representatives of social media influencer, Stanley Onjezani Kenani have handed over K14,567,950 legendary music artist, Sir Paul Banda’s medical needs — in just over a week when Kenani appealed to the public to assist the fabled artist. The…