Member of Parliament for Chikwawa South Elias Abdul Karim has applauded the government of President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for responding swiftly when Tropical Cyclone Freddy hit some districts in the Southern Region.
The United Nations in Malawi (UN) has released US$5.5 million (approximately MK5.5 billion) to the Malawi Government to enable the latter to respond to the needs of communities affected by floods that came with Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s appeal for support for survivors of Tropical Cyclone Freddy continues to receive overwhelming response, with Umodzi Park becoming the latest corporate entity to donate.
Amidst reports of theft of relief foodstuffs meant for Tropical Cyclone Freddy victims, President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has warned that his government will unleash law enforcement agents to deal with the culprits.
ActionAid Malawi has disclosed that it is scaling up its interventions and working with local partners in the affected districts to urgently assess the situation, provide vital assistance to the worst affected survivors and support rescue efforts.
Ministry of Health has warned Malawians against relenting and relaxing in the fight against HIV and Aids as latest statistics indicate that the country is registering 15, 000 new HIV cases annually.
National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) –a government parastatal responsible for the enhancement and promotion of science and technology in Malawi – has challenged journalists to develop interest in science and technology reporting.
The raging Tropical Cyclone Freddy has made most health facilities inaccessible to people in the affected districts, a preliminary report from the Ministry of Health says.
Former President and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is expected to visit and cheer victims of Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Blantyre this afternoon.
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has assured victims of the Tropical Cyclone Freddy in some districts in the Southern Region that his government will provide maximum support to them.
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