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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.
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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.
Health

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.
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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

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.

Mental Health Coalition Malawi launches free call in Therapy

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In an effort to combat suicide cases, Mental Health Coalition Malawi has launched a new initiative offering free call-in therapy sessions for individuals struggling with mental health issues across the country.

Six people die of measles in Lilongwe

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Lilongwe District Health Office has announced that six people have died of measles in the district.

Stakeholders urge nationwide breast cancer awareness to combat rising cases

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Stakeholders across Malawi’s health sector have emphasized the urgent need for widespread awareness on breast cancer as a critical step to curb the disease’s alarming rise.

NCD Alliance Malawi calls for collaboration to fight against NCDs

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The growing attention from authorities and an increase in resource allocation for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) hold great potential to improve efforts in controlling the NCDs. 

Madisi mission hospital donates to Mponela police

Health Sylvester Kumwenda - Mana Sylvester Kumwenda - Mana -
Madisi Mission hospital on Friday donated medical items worth around K4 million to Mponela police station with an aim of enhancing safety amongst police officers as they discharge their duties.

NCD Alliance Malawi worried with escalation of mental health problems among workers

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Malawi continues to register an escalation in cases of stress, burnout, and anxiety among workers in various sectors despite growing recognition of mental health as a critical component of well-being, Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance Malawi (NCDAMW) has disclosed.
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