Malawi has joined commemorations for the SADC Malaria week, beginning November 8, 2021. A statement signed by secretary for health…
Global report reveals lapse in TB fight, Malawi affected
Malawi’s work on community Tuberculosis (TB) has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the National Tuberculosis Control Program has reported.…
Drogba takes on WHO ambassador for sports and health role
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed football legend Didier Drogba as its ambassador for sports and health. According to…
QECH speaks on hand washing habits
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) has underscored the need for people to practice handwashing to prevent different infections. Speaking on…
Government commits to invest in mental health
Ministry of Health has underscored stigma and discrimination as the major challenge facing people with mental health disorders. Minister of…
Malaria vaccine enthuses scientists
An epidemiologist from the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust has described the endorsement of the (RTS, S) malaria vaccine by the…
Malawi has adequate Covid-19 vaccines ─ MoH
Ministry of Health (MoH) has assured the nation that the country has adequate stocks of Covid-19 vaccines in all vaccination…
WHO launches new global strategy to end meningitis
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have launched the first ever global strategy to defeat meningitis by 2030.…
BLM calls for availability of contraceptives
Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) has called for the availability of modern methods of family planning to every woman who wants…
New book to ignite children’s hope amidst Covid-19
A new story book which was published on September 24, 2021 will help children worldwide to stay hopeful during Covid-19.…
NAC trains institutions on HIV and Covid-19 messages
By Gertrude Muyaya As one way of ensuring concerted efforts in fighting HIV and covid-19 pandemic, National Aids commission (NAC)…
Typhoid vaccine, a game changer for Malawi
Millions of children in Malawi are expected to benefit from the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) which has proven to be…