Africa faces another vaccine apartheid in the fight against monkeypox

* The world may once again lose a chance to control a pandemic * The zoonotic viral disease is already endemic in 10 countries in West and Central Africa * But only drew the world’s attention after affecting people in rich countries in the Global North Analysis by Dr. Echey Ijezie Even after the novel coronavirus exposed glaring flaws in the world’s collective ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks, we are seemingly back to the old ways, as evidenced…

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Globe Internet Limited lady employees donate food and non-food items at Queens Hospital

The group getting set to cheer the patients * We engaged the hospital management who enlighten us on the areas needed to be assisted in the wards at the hospital * We chose the two wards because they have patients that need special care * Ward 2A cares for cancer patients, 2B for chronic renal diseases and 3A for TB * At the TB ward, we mostly gave the gifts to patients that were referred to Queens from district…

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MHEN asks government to put strict measures for faith groups to comply in seeking medical attention

Zion Apostolic Church discourages congregants from accessing medical attention * As it urges faith leaders to fight against infant mortality * Zion Apostolic Church says their church doctrine cannot change just because they want to accommodate the demands of other people * Reverend Amos Batumeyo says they do not stop their members from taking their children to hospital * But they tell them that it is only God who heals — hence, no need to seek intervention from a fellow…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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Magnificent 265-bed Phalombe District Hospital opened to the public

* 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…

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Mzuzu religious groups urged to support children vaccination against polio

* 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…

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Malawi receives award over elimination of elephantiasis

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…

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

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…

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