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Malawi determined to end new HIV/AIDS infections by 2030

Deputy Director for HIV/AIDS in the Ministry of Health Rabson Kachala says government through Ministry of Health, is geared to eliminate new HIV/AIDS infections by 2030.

Kasungu women hailed for promoting immunization

Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) Assistant Projects Officer, Herbert Chakwawa, has hailed mother care groups (MCGs) in Kasungu for constructing houses for Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs), a development he says has helped to promote access to immunization services in communities.

CEDEP terminates HIV and AIDS project amid aid freeze

The Center for Development of People (CEDEP) has terminated a project that was aimed at reducing HIV prevalence and increasing access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among key populations in Mzimba North, Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mangochi.

Malawi’s renowned Paediatrician Mwansambo takes private practice role

Dr. Charles Mwansambo is no stranger to Malawi’s public health sector having served as Secretary for Health and retired in 2023 following a distinguished public

Lilongwe Family Health Clinic opens for paediatric, general services

Situated in Lilongwe’s Area 47 is the new Lilongwe Family Health Clinic offering paediatric specialist services, general medical consultations for all ages, and a laboratory

9 ambulances grounded in Mangochi as Namadingo engages district leadership

Nine ambulances at Mangochi District Hospital remain out of service, with four lacking any clear repair plan, following meetings between musician Patience Namadingo and district authorities.

Cancer centre to help government save K3.4 billion per year

Head of Infrastructure Development in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sanderson Kuyeri, says the National Cancer Centre (NCC), once fully operational, will assist government to save $2 million (approximately K3.4 billion) per year, the amount it spends on sending cancer patients abroad.

Leveraging community-led mobilisation to promote vaccine uptake

At the northeastern tip of Kasungu District near the border with Mzimba, there sits a community called Manjondo Village, telephonically disconnected from the rest of the district.

WOCACA holds Blue Hat, Bow Tie Campaign to raise awareness on colorectal cancer

Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) on Friday held the Blue Hat, Bow Tie Campaign at Kabudula Community Hospital to raise critical awareness on colorectal cancer in Malawi.

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