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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.

Government committed to reducing non-communicable diseases from tobacco products

In his remarks. Secretariat for WHO FCTC Andrew Black said that the assessment which is being undertaken jointly with the Ministry of Health and WHO, will among others help to identify gaps and opportunities for more to be done to protect the health of Malawian citizens from tobacco use, including protecting children and young people.

Uninterrupted HIV services despite US funding freeze – Ministry assures

Malawi's HIV response faces a critical juncture following the US government's 90-day freeze on foreign assistance, including PEPFAR's substantial funding. While the Ministry of Health, through Secretary Dr. Samson Mndolo, has assured the public of uninterrupted services due to adequate ARV and test kit supplies, health experts remain cautious.

Public health expert mulls on gains, losses of US withdrawal from WHO

A Professor of Public Health and Epidemiology at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) says America’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO)...

Cancer Centre set to start offering radiotherapy services

The Malawi National Cancer Centre (MNCC), situated at Kamuzu Central Hospital, will start offering radiotherapy services next month, Malawi News Agency has learnt.

Minister of Health urges public to embrace OCV

Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has launched the OCV at Dziwe Health Centre in Balaka, one of Cholera outbreak hotspots in Malawi

Health Minister opens K49 Million Maternity wing in Balaka

Chiponda acknowledged the long distances as a major maternity challenge the community has been facing.