Daily Archives: Oct 13, 2023
Deputy Minister Daud addresses Global Healthcare Conference in US
Deputy Minister of Health Halima Daud has told the 2023 Global Healthcare Conference, currently underway in the United States of America (USA), thatย Malawi has made significant progress in improving the health of its population.
CISONECC recommends pre-climate change impacts preparedness
Daud posing with Dr. Richard Hart, President of Loma Linda University Health and Adventist Health International and Dr. Priester, a cardiologist at Loma Linda Institute
Nkhoma Hospital provides free eye care services as it commemorates World Sight Day
On World Sight Day, Nkhoma Mission Hospital offered free eye care services, earning praise from local communities. Many residents, like Jezita Kainja and Aaron Chikhoswe, could not afford the regular charges, and were grateful for the assistance.
Despite predicting 200 beneficiaries, the hospital assisted about 500 people with crucial eye care essentials. Ephraim Kambewa, from the hospital, urged locals to seek timely medical attention.
Crossborder migration increases number of TB defaulters in Dedza
Tennson Kaunda, Dedza District TB and Leprosy Coordinator, has raised concerns over high default rates in TB treatments due to patients crossing the border to Mozambique.
Interventions include cross-border cooperation, public sensitization to the risks of defaulting treatment, and intensified screening in border areas.
Former councilors give Ben Longwe 7 days to withdraw obscene remarks against DC Palani
The Association of Former Councillors in Malawi (AFCOMA) has demanded for an apology from political activist, Charles Ben Longwe, for disrespectful remarks against District Commissioner for Lilongwe, Dr. Lawford Palani.
Longwe, who claims the DC aligns with President Chakwera's government, faces potential demonstrations and court action should his verbal attacks persist.
