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.
