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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.

Dedza HSAs urged to maintain professionalism

The review meeting brought together Senior Health Surveillance Assistants from all 37 health centres in the district.

CSQ to walk from Blantyre to Thyolo

CSQ is holding the walkathon as a way of trying to raise funds to support cancer patients.

YOWORI enhances access to SRHR with 4324 Hotline

The Hotline will bridge information gaps and provide accessible, confidential support to young people in Malawi, addressing critical issues like gender-based violence, unplanned pregnancies, and reproductive health concerns

Kasungu’s K839 million hospital project completed

Construction of the K839 million paying clinic at Kasungu District Hospital has completed, raising hope for improved healthcare service delivery in the district.

Malawi sees slight rise in Christmas births, renewing focus on family planning

The country has recorded 1,487 births on Christmas Day this year—764 girls and 723 boys—a slight increase from the 1,462 births recorded on the same day last year.

FUM engages communities in Blantyre rural on cholera prevention

Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) in collaboration with Ministry of Health engaged communities through theatre performance at Traditional Authority Kuntaja in Blantyre on cholera and malaria prevention during the rainy season.