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Cattle from Foot and Mouth-affected Chikwawa reportedly being smuggled into Blantyre through uncharted routes

August 19, 2022

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* Prices of beef in supermarkets have skyrocketed against the government’s regulated prices of meat products * This follows ban on livestock movement from Shire Valley ADD due to the disease’s outbreak * In South Africa, only veterinary permit holders can have their cattle for direct slaughter at registered abattoirs By Duncan Mlanjira Concerned meat products retailers in Blantyre indicate that they have received reports that most traders of beef in the local markets is from cattle that is…

IPAS Malawi launches ‘Health Digital Link App’ for youths to access assistance on human rights services

August 18, 2022

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Kandionamaso (far right) and Yusuf Chimone (in blue golf shirt) interacting with members of SRHR Champions at the launch * Majority of the adolescence youths were usually shy to access some of the health services on time * This platform will create a good environment for them to be able to report By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent In an effort aimed at curbing the challenges facing youths in the country on sexual and reproductive health and rights, IPAS Malawi…

Positive news for Malawi regarding HIV/AIDS response; New infections decreased by 61% in 2021

August 12, 2022

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* The country expanded HIV treatment with a focus on reaching both women and their partners through antenatal care * Malawi also saw a considerable decline in tuberculosis-related deaths * By 2020, Malawi had achieved 90–90–90 targets for HIV testing and treatment * Alongside Botswana, Eswatini, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe for eastern and Southern Africa Maravi Express New data from UNAIDS on the global HIV response reveals that during the last two years of CoVID-19 and other global crises,…

Malawian UK Nurses Association holds fundraiser towards supporting health inequalities in both Malawi and UK

August 9, 2022

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* To assist towards refurbishment of 1A male surgical ward at Kamuzu Central Hospital * The ward is congested, as it is designed to accommodate 45 patients but instead admits 120 patients By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian UK Nurses Association (MUNA), an embodiment of like-minded Malawian physicians based in the UK, held their first-ever fundraising event on Saturday, August 6 in Maidstone, to address one of its objective of addressing health inequalities they have invested interest back home and their…

KUHeS edges closer to manufacturing own medicines

August 6, 2022

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* As a country, we cannot only rely on medicines and medical supplies from abroad * It is a matter of national security to ensure that we are self-sufficient in the supply of medicines and medical supplies By Monica Tambala, MANA Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), in partnership with Rephaiah — a research-focused pharmaceutical company from Iceland — has risen to cooperate in establishing a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Malawi. Recently, the two institutions held their first…

Mzuzu family pleads for public support towards raising US$12,000 for 8-months old daughter’s urgent surgery in India for her life-threatening illness

August 6, 2022

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Beautiful Tatiana * Born on December 22, 2021 Tatiana has not yet started sitting but she is gaining weight * She needs the surgery before she turns one year old while the condition is still reversible * Bank details are National Bank of Malawi, acc No. 1311597 and Standard Bank, acc No. 9100002921828 * Mobile money accounts are TNM Mpamba (0888725083) and Airtel Money (0999183668) By Duncan Mlanjira Mzuzu Central Hospital has referred 8-months old Tatiana Mhone for specialized…

Counseling crucial in mental health and ART adherence challenges

August 2, 2022

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* There is need to train more in HIV testing services, counselling and psychotherapy challenges * Since partnering with the DMI St John the Baptist University, progress has been made to improve training courses curriculum By Steven Mkweteza, Correspondent Escalating cases of suicide and defaults on anti-retroviral treatment (ART) can be reduced if the country has adequate and well trained counsellors, says Ticia Counselling Centre and DMI St. Johns the Baptist University. Speaking in Blantyre when her institution held…

As of July 28, total number of active CoVID-19 cases at 586; Down from 13,026 as at January 1, 2022

July 29, 2022

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CoVID-19 vaccination proving to be working * Fully vaccinated Malawians at 712,743 as of January 1; now at 1,722,793 as at July 28 * CoVID-19 immunization in lower-income countries leads to decline in coverage but signs of recovery emerge—Gavi Vaccine Alliance By Duncan Mlanjira On January 1, 2022, the total number of active CoVID-19 cases was at 13,026 but has now reduced to 586 as of Thursday, July 28 — which, however, also recorded 42 new cases, 120 new…

Beginning of a new chapter; Malawi, Ghana, Kenya invited to apply for first-ever malaria vaccine

July 21, 2022

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* Other countries can submit expressions of interest in advance of a second window at the end of 2022 * “The work towards a malaria vaccine has been long and hard” — Gavi CEO, Dr Seth Berkley * “Alongside existing interventions, this new tool will allow us to save more lives in countries hit hardest by this killer disease” By Duncan Mlanjira Gavi, the global Vaccine Alliance, is opening its first application window for support in rolling out the…

Forum for National Development demands arrest of Nankhumwa for abuse of CoVID-19 funds in his capacity as Leader of Opposition

July 20, 2022

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Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa * As member of Presidential Task Force on CoVID-19 and he received allowances amounting to K3.6 million * Meant for fuel, vehicle maintenance and accommodation while his duty station is in Lilongwe * Where most of the meetings took place and government already provided the same in his capacity as Leader of Opposition By Duncan Mlanjira Forum for National Development has threatened to sue government unless it desists from selective justice by effecting the…