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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.

Malawi signs 7th Cycle of Global Fund grant

President Lazarus Chakwera has underscored government's commitment to nurturing collaboration with the Global Fund to enhance the well-being of Malawians. He made the remarks during...

Malawians urged to continue observing mpox preventive measures

Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Samson Mndolo, has urged Malawi to continue observing prevention measures, including avoiding physical contact, in an effort to prevent the spread of mpox (formerly known as Monkey Pox) disease into the country.

Expert Challenges Report on Substandard Medicine in Malawi

A recent article highlighting the prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines in Africa, including Malawi, has been disputed by a leading expert in the...

NGO donates supplies to four health centres in Karonga

Pamoza Tingakwaniska, a local Youth led Non-Governmental Organization based in karonga District has on Wednesday donated medical supplies to Kayelekera, Iponga, Mlare and Nyungwe Health centres in an effort to address challenges in Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) service delivery.

Malaria vaccine shows promising results in Malawi

Ministry of Health says the prevalence of malaria among under five children has significantly reduced in the 11 districts where malaria vaccine is being...

Malawi contains cholera outbreak

The Ministry of Health has announced that the country has successfully contained a cholera outbreak, which claimed dozens of lives from 2022 to 2024.