Ministry of Health has declared an outbreak of wild polio virus type 1 after a case was detected in a …
Govt asked to safeguard rights of epileptic patients
By Esnart Chingwalu Health rights activist, Maziko Matemba has advised government to ensure provision of essential health care services to…
Global Fund commended for continued support
By Tione Andsen-Mana Global Fund has been commended for continued support proving to the health sector in the fight against…
Malawi progressing in fight against cancer
Ministry of Health (MoH) says Malawi is making significant strides in cancer management, prevention and control. Assistant Director of Clinical…
Govt unveils second Covid-19 vaccination express campaign
Government has singled out misinformation as of the major contributing factors that has resulted in low Covid-19 vaccine uptake. Minister…
Report calls for improved healthcare waste management systems
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that tons of medical waste from the response to…
Business people urged to follow COVID-19 preventive measures
By Esnart Chingwalu A plea has gone out to authorities to ensure that business operators are adhering to all COVID-19…
Fight against TB registering progress─Mpunga
The National Tuberculosis Control Program says the Mobile Tuberculosis Diagnostic Units has assisted in reaching out to communities with tuberculosis awareness,…
Govt asked to do more on cancer treatment
By Cecilia Chimseu Cancer Survivor’s Quest says lack of treatment and awareness campaigns are the challenges that the country is…
Blantyre DHO records no cholera case
By Esnart Chingwalu Blantyre District Health Office (DHO) says it has not recorded any confirmed cholera cases in the onset…
Govt dispels COVID-19 vaccine expiry fears
The Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19 has disclosed that Malawi has used all AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines that were due for expiry…
COVID-19 measures in full force during festivities – Chiponda
Government has reminded people in the country that the recently announced Covid-19 restrictions will be in force throughout Christmas and…