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Airtel Money launches Thanzi Medical Aid in partnership with WEMAS to advance universal health access

July 9, 2025

* Pioneering mobile-based medical aid service designed to democratise healthcare for every Malawian, especially those in rural and under-resourced communities * WEMAS is a trusted health insurance provider, and inclusivity, a digital technology firm enabling seamless access through the Airtel Money platform By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Money Malawi, through its Airtel Money subsidiary, has partnered with Wella Medical Aid Society (WEMAS) in a valiant step towards achieving MW2063 national vision goals of inclusive wealth and universal access to essential…

National Cancer Centre a game changer to significantly reduce the need for patients to seek treatment abroad—Chakwera

July 2, 2025

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* Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death, particularly cancers of the oesophagus and cervix * This centre is an arsenal against cancer — it represents not just infrastructure, but the hope and determination of the Malawian people By Tabbu Kitta Kauye, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has described the National Cancer Centre (NCC) — Malawi’s first-ever public facility of its kind — as a modern development that promises to transform cancer care in the country that will…

US conspicuously missing as most significant player at 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Spain

June 30, 2025

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* Amid President Donald Trump’s cancellation of more than 80% funding of USAID programmes in January * As the once-in-a-decade UN conference on development aid kicks off in Seville with at least 50 world leaders attending * To address global concerns, including hunger, climate change and healthcare led by UN Secretary General António Guterres Al Jazeera The United States — the most significant player of the United Nations (UN) International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) Conference — is snubbing…

Usi calls on development partners to invest in initiatives that support human capital development especially in the health sector

June 30, 2025

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Usi during the roundtable discussion in Seville today.—Picture courtesy of Malawi Government * Malawi would like to see advanced human capital expertise in the private and public sector to enhance capacity building * All countries are operating in difficult environments but financing partners must not forget the positive outcomes of supporting programmes which have a spill over effect on human capital development Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has called for development partners to critically consider investing and financing initiatives…

Road Safety Alert Foundation embarks on kabaza customers safety awareness campaign

June 27, 2025

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* The numbers of innocent kabaza customers — either getting injured or dying on our roads — are quite depressing * We have, therefore, rolled off this campaign to sensitise them on their safety so that they can make well informed choices and decisions before they take on any ride By Jamal Jamal, Correspondent Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF) has embarked on a campaign to raise awareness on safety for kabaza customers in the country’s major towns and cities….

Mwanza Kabaza operators pledge sanity on road use following signing cooperation MoU with Mwanza District Council

June 26, 2025

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Mwanza District Council officials, the police and motorcycle taxi operators leaders in group photo after signing MoU.— Picture by Cassandra Mangulama, MANA * But while all efforts are being done to reign kabazas in, traffic police mostly don’t stop them on the public roads to check whether they have all the requirement to ply along public roads * Even when quite visible that they are using unregistered motorcycles — most them not road-worthy — the traffic police ignore their…

Fear of the unknown and cultural beliefs fueling low turn out of blood donors; As MBTS’ blood banks risk running dry

June 14, 2025

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* It’s mostly men who have high turnout in terms of blood donation as compared to women yet in most cases it is women who need blood in various health services * As Malawi joins the commemoration of World Blood Donor Day, under the theme; ‘Give blood, give hope-Together we save lives’ * Blood transfusion and blood products helps and save millions of lives every year — helping patients who are suffering from life-threatening conditions * To live longer…

Standard Bank demonstrates exceptional workmanship and quality in refurbishing Zomba Central Hospital’s maternity high dependency unit

June 12, 2025

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* Developing strong and equitable health system requires hands-on participation from all sectors of Malawi society * This is a powerful and elaborate example of the desirable impact of public private partnership (PPP) that Government promotes—Deputy Health Minister Noah Chimpeni By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank has handed over Zomba Central Hospital’s maternity high dependency unit (HDU) it extensively reburbished which Deputy Minister of Health, Noah Chimpeni acknowledged that the K210 million investment demonstrates the bank’s exceptional workmanship and quality….

Standard Bank recognises importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure, particularly for mothers and babies—Chief Executive Madinga

June 12, 2025

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* As a responsible corporate citizen, we recognise the importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure, particularly for mothers and babies * This maternity wing will provide a safe and comfortable environment for women to give birth and receive essential medical care By Duncan Mlanjira When Standard Bank handed over the refurbished and extended Zomba Central Hospital’s maternity high dependency unit (HDU) today, Chief Executive, Phillip Madinga said the K210 million project “is testament to the bank’s commitment to supporting…

Machinga traditional, religious leaders and other stakeholders sensitised on rising cases of unsafe abortion regardless of the fatal risks

May 28, 2025

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* Machinga reported 978 cases in 2023, with cases rising to 1,122 in 2024 and so far, 350 cases have already been recorded from January to April 2025 * Public hospitals don’t perform safe abortions but local leaders need to join the advocacy, raising awareness about the consequences of unsafe abortion * On top of building a generation of responsible young minds that should be aware of sexual reproductive health issues By Doricah Mkwapatira, MANA Centre for Youth Empowerment…