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Teen pregnancies, STI cases surge in Rumphi

Cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, among youths aged between 10 and 19 in Rumphi District have increased in the past two years.

Mchinji’s unsung heroes driving immunization in hard-to-reach areas

A quiet revolution is happening in the remotest parts of Mchinji, where the nearest health facilities are often several kilometers away.

Biwi Health Centre shines in Measles vaccination campaign

Minister of Health, Khumbidze Kandodo Chiponda has expressed satisfaction with the commitment and quality health service delivery that Biwi Health Centre in Lilongwe is providing to the general community.

Malawi Rolls Out Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign

The Ministry of Health has rolled out a Measles-Rubella supplementary vaccination campaign across several districts in Malawi following a prolonged outbreak that has led to 653 confirmed cases and one death since it began in October 2024.

Health Secretary urges stronger support for Environmental Health

Malawi's Secretary for Health, Samson Mndolo, has emphasized the critical role of District Environmental Health Offices (DEHOs), in preventing disease outbreaks, pleading for greater investment and support amid mounting public health challenges.

Local NGO in SRHR messages campaign

Pamoza Tingakwaniska Youth Organization in Karonga has partnered with mobile service provider Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) plc to disseminate Sexual Reproductive Health information through bulk messaging in an effort to increase demand and uptake of family planning services in Karonga and Chitipa.

NGO donates medical supplies to Wenya

Pamoza Tingakwaniska, a youth non-governmental organization has on Thursday donated medical supplies to Wenya health centre in Chitipa District in a bid to improve the running of family planning methods in the area.

NGO donates medical supplies to Fulirwa Health centre

Pamoza Tingakwaniska Youth Organization in Karonga District has donated MK600, 000 worth of medical supplies to Fulirwa health centre in the District with a call to authorities to ensure that it is used for the intended purpose.

HSSP III aligned to Malawi 2063

Government has said the development of the Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) III has aligned the multi-sectoral approach to human capital development laid out in the Malawi 2063.

Covid-19 resurfaces at Maula Prison, 15 inmates test positive

Covid-19 positive cases have risen from seven to 15 in seven days at Maula Prison, Nthanda Times has learnt.

MRCS urge persons with disabilities to follow Cholera preventive measures

Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Chikwawa have advised persons with disabilities and their guardians to follow Cholera preventive measures.