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Deputy Health Minister Noah Chimpeni impressed with important medical services offered for free by Sant’Egidio Dream Centre in 12 districts

April 14, 2025

* Services include screening and treatment of breast cancer, cervical cancer, malaria, epilepsy, TB, HIV, sexually transmitted infections, ear testing audiology, HPV CPR, HPV vaccination, hypertension, among others By Duncan Mlanjira Deputy Minister of Health, Noah Chimpeni applauded important medical services being offered for free by Sant’Egidio Dream Centre in 12 districts of the country, saying it is complementing government efforts in promotion of a healthy nation. He said this today after touring its Blantyre clinic in residential and…

KUHes plans to introduce a Bachelor’s Degree in herbal medicine; establishes botanic garden for herbal medicinal research

April 4, 2025

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* The initiative is in partnership with National Herbarium & Botanic Gardens of Malawi, who are providing indigenous herbal plant species * Plants first trees with medicinal properties towards preserving threatened, rare and endemic species of trees as herbal tree library at KUHeS Kameza Campus * The species include Masuku, Matowo, Mateme (or Dzaye), Muwawani, Msambamfumu, Mkundi that are becoming rare and near-extinct By Duncan Mlanjira In a rapidly evolving world, where lifestyle diseases are on the rise, the…

First malaria vaccine pilot evaluated in Malawi, Kenya and Ghana in 2019 proves its effectiveness leading to WHO’s recommendation and distribution to 19 African countries

April 3, 2025

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* As Uganda launches the largest malaria vaccine introduction to date targeting 1.1 million children aged under two years in 105 high- and moderate-transmission districts * Becoming the 19th country to receive the vaccine that resulted in a 13% reduction in all-cause mortality among children in Malawi, Kenya and Ghana * This vaccine is a game-changer, and together, we must ensure that every child receives it—WHO representative to Uganda, Dr Kasonde Mwinga By Duncan Mlanjira In order to combat…

MBS destroys 7 tonnes of goods unfit for consumption seized in Blantyre

March 29, 2025

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* Include banned alcohol spirit notoriously known as ‘Ambuye Mtengeni’; maize flour from Rab Processors; rice and soft drinks from Sana, among others * MBS pleads for compliance among all traders and shop owners of which a few are still reluctant to do so By Max Medison, MANA Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) on Wednesday destroyed by setting ablaze about 7 tonnes of various products deemed unfit for consumption, which were impounded from several supermarkets and traders in Blantyre…

Malawian-UK Nurses Association joins Health Minister Chiponda on centre stage at UK-Africa Health Summit in London

March 19, 2025

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* Held under the theme; ‘Leaving No One Behind’ highlighting the importance of ensuring equal access to healthcare for all worldwide * The Health Minister shared valuable insights and perspectives on the importance of global health equity and challenges Malawi face By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian-UK Nurses Association (MUNA), a grouping of nurses of Malawian origin permanently resident in the United Kingdom, was invited to attend this year’s UK-Africa Health Summit in London, joining Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda…

Fupa Lokakamiza radio drama series artists empowered on need to enhance dissemination of sexual and reproductive health and rights

March 17, 2025

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* Including the contentious family planning issue that faces several challenges in its uptake that the drama series aims to address * Many women and girls are failing to access family planning services and its methods due to lack of proper informative channels on how to get such services * The challenge is leading to women and girls to fall into unplanned pregnancies forcing them to access unsafe abortions By Duncan Mlanjira WAZ Arts Theatre artists for Fupa Lokakamiza…

Success in sexual and reproductive health and rights advocacy requires strong partnerships among CSOs, policymakers and communities

March 2, 2025

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* Through strategic engagement, advocates can leverage legal frameworks to push for policy reforms and improved access to SRHR services * And by using the manual, they reaffirm their dedication to advancing reproductive rights and ensuring legal protections for all * Let’s take action, raise awareness, and drive impactful change — Nyale Institute for Sexual & Reproductive Health Governance By Duncan Mlanjira Nyale Institute for Sexual & Reproductive Health Governance emphasises that the success in sexual and reproductive health…

NGO Nyale Institute enhances CSOs’ understanding of legal frameworks governing sexual and reproductive health and rights by unveiling Advocasy Manual

March 2, 2025

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* Many CSOs and other stakeholders struggle to navigate SRHR-related laws and policies, limiting their ability to advocate effectively * The workshop equipped the participants with the legal knowledge and practical tools needed to strengthen advocacy efforts to improve program implementation * The Advocasy Manual emphasises the significance of the Gender Equality Act (2013) which explicitly guarantees SRHR under Malawi’s legal framework By Duncan Mlanjira Taking cognizance that many civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders struggle to navigate…

K5m proceeds from Blantyre 42.195km Race 2024 go towards medical equipment for Mdeka Health Centre

February 19, 2025

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* Includes medical storage refrigerator; wheelchair, stretcher, suction machine, nebuliser, fan among others * The challenges we face are many but these equipment will go a long way in our medical services here at Mdeka Health Centre By Duncan Mlanjira The surplus of K5 million realised from the Blantyre 42.195km Race 2024 has been used to procure essential medical equipment for Mdeka Health Centre in Blantyre, which caters for a catchment population of over 33,100 people. Introduced in 2018…

Lilongwe City Mayor touts increased clean water and modern sewage access to residents

February 18, 2025

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Mayor Sagawa outlining Lilongwe City’s plans * We are committed to improving the lives of our citizens, and sanitation is a critical aspect of this * Currently, only 5% of our population is served by gravity-fed piped sewerage systems * Leaving a significant portion of our residents without access to proper sanitation facilities By Tamara Chafunya in Kampala, Uganda At the African Water and Sanitation Association (AFWASA) International Congress in Kampala, Uganda, Mayor of Lilongwe City, Councillor Esther Sagawa, took…