By Esnart Chingwalu British government has announced its approval of COVID-19 vaccine certificate issued by Malawi government. This means…
Stakeholders to scale up fight against NCDs, mental health
Government has reiterated on the need to strengthen multisectoral collaboration if the country is to win the fight against Non-Communicable…
Digital health strategy launched
The Minister of Health, Khumbidze Kandodo Chiponda, has described the need for the country to embrace new technologies including the…
Malawi commemorates SADC Malaria week
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…