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‘Chakwera Challenge’ trending on social media

January 23, 2021

By Duncan Mlanjira As he was being presented with a scissors to symbolize the official launch of the Malawi 2063 Vision (MW2063), President Lazarus Chakwera was captured in a golf shirt with bulging biceps on show. People went on social media appreciating that the President is keeping in good fitness. People with similar bulging biceps started posting their own pictures in the same posture as of Chakwera and it has been dubbed the Chakwera Challenge. Hesi Chikoko did his…

COVID-19 diagnosis does not equal to death—Dr. Phuka

January 23, 2021

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Saturday’s situation report * Home remedies should be used in moderation as they have the potential to cause stress on various organs * Large consumptions can potentially lead to death * Ensure having a normal balanced diet when infected with COVID 19 * Take some rest punctuated with moderate activity and exercise, and drink lots of water By Duncan Mlanjira Dr. John Phuka, co-chairperson of the presidential task force on COVID-19 says if one is diagnosed as being positive…

Education, Health Ministries urge boarding school management to retain students pending screening and monitoring exercise

January 23, 2021

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Lilongwe Girls being tested during an exercise took place last week * All students showing signs and symptoms will be screened and tested * Those to test positive shall be separated from those that will test negative * This is to avoid spreading the infection in the community if released for home By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministries of Education and Health is appealing to boarding school management not to release their students till the screening and monitoring exercise is…

UK accused of poaching health workers from poor countries

January 23, 2021

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By Rufaro Samanga, GroundUp Two doctors have written a scathing letter in the South African Medical Journal, criticising the United Kingdom for hiring a disproportionate number of health workers from foreign countries. Professor Johannes Fagan from the University of Cape Town and Professor Mahmood Bhutta from the Royal Sussex County Hospital wrote: “The UK already has one of the highest proportions and overall numbers of overseas-qualified doctors in its workforce, yet continues to actively encourage and support overseas health…

Nyamilandu’s father passes away from COVID-19 related complications

January 23, 2021

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Ronald Soka Manda * It is traumatizing that i will not be able to say goodbye to my dad * He was the most amazing dad one could ever want * He always had a smile on his face, very loving and kind Swammw.com Ronald Soka Manda, father to Football Association of Malawi (Fam) president Walter Nyamilandu Manda has died from COVID-19 complications. He died at the age of 82. Nyamilandu, who is currently in Cameroun for the 2020…

Legendary talk show host Larry King dies aged 87

January 23, 2021

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For 63 years, Larry King was across the platforms of radio, television and digital media By Tom Kludt & Brad Parks, CNN CNN Larry King, the longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless newsmakers and his sartorial sensibilities, has died — aged 87 — his son, Chance, confirmed his death Saturday morning. King hosted ‘Larry King Live’ on CNN for over 25 years, interviewing presidential candidates, celebrities, athletes, movie stars and everyday people. He…

Malawi’s private citizens COVID-19 funding initiative attracts international media attention

January 23, 2021

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Kenani, the man behind the massive response By Duncan Mlanjira Within a week after President Lazarus Chakwera declared the State of Disaster in which he appealed for more assistance from wellwishers, there has been quite a swift response from the citizenry which has received some international attention. Chakwera had pleaded for support from the international community, relevant United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector for “uncommon contributions towards the resources needed to meet the present challenge of…

The COVID-19 gender gap: Why fewer women are dying

January 23, 2021

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By Dina Gerdeman, hbswk.hbs.edu According to a survey of citizens in eight countries, women are much more likely than men to view COVID-19 as a severe health problem. They are also more willing to wear face masks and follow other public health recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus countries. The research suggests that public health officials should target their pandemic messaging to men differently than to women, to encourage safer behaviors and reduce the spread of the…

Africa’s Covid-19 death rate moves above global level

January 23, 2021

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Head of Africa CDC, John Nkengasong Africabriefing.org Africa’s Coronavirus case fatality rate has risen alarmingly to 2.5%, higher than the global level of 2.2%, the head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) John Nkengasong said on Thursday. Earlier in the pandemic, Africa’s rate had been below the global average, and Nkengasong said “The case fatality rate is beginning to be very worrying and concerning for all of us”, without giving a reason for the increase. The…

South Africa woman dumps boyfriend — and then he wins R60m PowerBall

January 23, 2021

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By Orrin Singh, TimesLive A South African financial professional in his early 30s, whose girlfriend had just broken up with him, doused himself in ice-cold water when he realised he had just won R60m. In a statement, PowerBall and Lotto operator Ithuba Holdings said the man had claimed his winnings on Tuesday after winning last Friday’s draw. “I still cannot believe that I have won this much! The most I’ve won from the lottery is R500,” he said. He…