[ad_1] Health authorities in Mangochi are worried with the unprecedented water rise levels which they fear could trigger water borne diseases. Mangochi is experiencing unprecedented water rise levels although the district is not receiving rains. Health authorities are urging people to use chlorinated water regardless of their sources, as the chances of contamination are high. … Read More “Malawi: Water Rise Levels in Mangochi Worry Health Authorities” »
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[ad_1] The Ministry of Health has appealed to media practitioners to be in the forefront in the fight against myths and misinformation surrounding public health emergencies in Malawi. Speaking when he opened a one-day media briefing at Mponela in Dowa on Saturday, the ministry’s Health Promotion Officer, Tobias Kunkumbira, observed that public health emergencies attract … Read More “Malawi: Media Practitioners Key in Fighting Myths, Misinformation Surrounding Health Emergencies” »
[ad_1] Geneva/New York — More than 1.2 million cholera rapid diagnostic tests will be shipped to 14 countries in largest-ever global deployment, with the first shipment landing today in Malawi. This first official deployment of tests through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, will improve timely detection and monitoring of outbreaks, effectiveness of vaccination campaigns in response … Read More “Malawi: Global Deployment of Rapid Diagnostic Tests to Boost Fight Against Cholera” »
[ad_1] Parliament passed a Cannabis Regulations Amendment Bill on Thursday which seeks to authorize the cultivation and production of local variety also known as Chamba. The bill met a stiff opposition from other members of the August House including Leader of the House Richard Chimwendo Banda, Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo and other members of … Read More “Malawi: Cannabis Bill Pass, DPP Boycott Deliberations” »
[ad_1] Girls from Mpingu area in Lilongwe on Monday 25 March, 2024 were all smiles as a private citizen in the name of Alice Kanyama took an initiative to help the girls with sanitary pads. Kamanya said she wanted to utilize her potential in helping these girls with sanitary pads as it has been a … Read More “Malawi: Sigh of Relief From Girls At Mpingu As They Receive Sanitary Pads” »
[ad_1] Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) has called upon the Government of Malawi and its stakeholders to invest more in cancer screening infrastructure and programs, enabling early diagnosis and better treatment outcomes. The call follows revelations that the National Cancer Centre does not have adequate human resource and equipment for detecting and treating colorectal cancer … Read More “Malawi: ‘Malawi Does Not Have Capacity to Handle Colorectal Cancer Patients’” »
[ad_1] Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has this evening declared state of disaster on 23 districts. This follows a special taskforce report which the President received following the wave of disaster which hit the country since this year’s rain season. “It is on the basis of this report that I stand before you tonight, … Read More “Malawi: Chakwera Declares State of Disaster in 23 Districts” »
[ad_1] Scientists say droughts could heighten the transmission of HIV, particularly through activities like transactional sex, The East African reports. A recent study by University of Bristol revealed that drought-induced behavioural changes, often driven by insufficient resources, could contribute to the spread of HIV. ALSO READ: Rwanda among top countries in HIV/AIDS management Published in Aids … Read More “Africa: Researchers Link HIV Infections Spike to Drought” »
[ad_1] Lusaka, Zambia — They ingest snuff to self-medicate and insert it in their vaginas to increase their partner’s sexual pleasure. But smokeless tobacco could compound the already steep health challenges they face. At her makeshift stall, vegetable vendor Racheal Zimba retrieves a small white bottle from her bra and sprinkles some black powder onto … Read More “Zambian Women Are Obsessed With Using Tobacco for Sex – – Despite the Health Risks” »
[ad_1] District director of health and social services Prince Chirwa says the district has registered 26 conjunctivitis cases, also known as pink eye disease. Speaking in an interview yesterday, he said the eye disease was first registered in Mzimba North where they recorded 38 cases. Chirwa said the disease is contagious and asked communities to … Read More “Malawians Worried With Rise of Pink Eye Disease – 26 Cases in Mzimba South Registered” »