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NICO Group joins corporate response in fight against second wave of COVID-19 with K100m donation
February 22, 2021
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NICO’s response during the first wave done for Kameza isolation centre in Blantyre * The donation is within its values of being a responsible and responsive corporate citizen * All sectors of the economy have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic * In understanding the gravity of the situation NICO feels it is its duty to assist in the fight * Applauded all health workers for selflessly providing their services to save lives By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Group…

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COVID-19 positivity keeps fluctuating as new cases keep rising ahead of nine by-elections
February 22, 2021
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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to hold seven by-elections in seven constituencies and two wards that fell vacant with an emphasis to strictly enforce and observe strict COVID-19 preventive measures to protect the electorate and poll workers from contracting or spreading the virus. The by-elections have to be held in line with the law and while sis of the vacancies were through the deaths — of four Members of Parliament (Ntchisi North, Lilongwe Nsinja South,…

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DPP asks for rescheduling of by-elections amidst COVID-19
February 20, 2021
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Large political rallies * Large crowds at campaign rallies potential to be mega spreaders of the virus * To hold its convention in 2023 in line with the party’s constitution By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is asking the government and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to consider rescheduling the March 30 by-elections in seven constituencies and two wards, arguing that the large crowds that would be attracted for campaign rallies are potential to be mega spreaders of…

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DPP claims instead of improving, the COVID-19 situation in hospitals is deteriorating
February 20, 2021
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DPP spokesperson Brown Mpinganjira * Serious shortage of vital medication, oxygen and its equipment * Reports abound of some of healthcare workers being seriously demoralised * As a result of the shortage of professional and vital non-professional back up personnel * As well as shortage of personal protective equipment By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued serious allegations that instead of improving, the situation in COVID-19 treatment units in the country’s hospitals is deteriorating. A statement issued by…

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Muslim Youth United exceed K20 target in under two days in second phase fundraiser for Queens Hospital’s COVID-19 equipment
February 19, 2021
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* Work starts to procure drier and washing machine; oxygen flow meters: humidifier bottles; suction machines; * As well drug trolleys; cellular blankets; patient trolleys; surgical masks and sanitizers * In the first phase in January, MYU raised K8 million to procure two patient monitors; 800 heparin vials (medications) * As well 25 rain coats; 25,000 face masks and 21 pulse meters By Duncan Mlanjira In under 48 hours since rolling out the second phase of fundraising to procure…

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MEC to strictly observe COVID-19 preventive protocols during the March 30 By-elections
February 18, 2021
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By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has assured the public that it will strictly enforce and observe strict COVID-19 preventive measures to protect the electorate and poll workers from contracting or spreading the virus during the March 30 By-elections to be held in 7 constituencies and two wards. At a press briefing on Thursday in Blantyre, MEC chairperson Justice DR. Chifundo Kachale, SC the messages on COVID-19 will be a cross-cutting theme in all electoral messages that…

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Late Frank Patani Mwase’s wife salutes COVID-19 frontline healthcare workers as “Angels amongst us”
February 17, 2021
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Lot Dzonzi: I salute all medical and health staff and their auxiliary staff * Let’s respect the frontline healthcare staff—Patricia Namanyada Mwase * We still do have ‘angels’ around us that make our worst experience manageable * As a healthcare worker, this recognition is worth way more than anything I would ever wish for—Prof. Mac Mallewa * I agree with your testimony! God bless the frontline staff By Duncan Mlanjira There has been lots of wretched and pitiful stigma against…

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Driver badly assaulted for bringing COVID-19 related dead body in Kasungu
February 16, 2021
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The assaulted healthcare worker  * This is very sad – human beings have become more evil * Ignorance at it’s best, very bad * We might not be doing enough on the civic education side on COVID-19 deaths * We have a full ministry of civic education which is failing to civic educate the citizenry By Duncan Mlanjira Despite public calls to respect healthcare workers in discharging their duties, driver for Kasungu District Hospital, Mr. Cheyo, has been badly…

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Muslim Youth United raises K10m of targeted K20m just 24 hours after rolling out second phase fundraiser for Queens Hospital’s COVID-19 equipment
February 16, 2021
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* In the first phase in January, MYU raised K8 million to procure two patient monitors; 800 heparin vials (medications) * As well 25 rain coats; 25,000 face masks and 21 pulse meters Donations to First Capital Bank; Limbe Branch; account# 0001704001704 under the name Muslim Youth United – Sadaqa * Airtel Money transfers is through +265 995 402 817 By Duncan Mlanjira In less than 24 hour since rolling out the second phase of fundraising to procure essential…

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Malawian UK Nurses Association to hold webinar entitled Lessons Learnt & the Recovery Trial on COVID-19 Thursday
February 16, 2021
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COVID-19 ALERT: This mask has this logo which indicates that the person who is wearing it is deaf or hard of hearing, and in some cases wears a hearing aid. In these difficult COVID-19 times they cannot read lips which makes it very difficult for them to communicate. Very few people know what this sign/logo means. You can help to sensitize people by sharing this around * Webinar will be live from 17:00 to 18:30hrs Malawian time (15:00-1630 GMT)…

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