Published: September 1, 2010
HIV Pregnant women first to receive new ARVs in Malawi -official |
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HIV positive pregnant women have become the first beneficiaries of the new World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on Anti retroviral treatment(ARVs) in Malawi. According to Secretary For nutrition, HIV and IDS in the office of the president and cabinet, Mary Shawa, the change in the treatment follows recent World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines which recommend [...]
Published: August 21, 2010
Malawian opens dental clinic in US |
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A Malawian dentist Dr Edward Longwe will officially open his dental clinic in Virginia, USA on August 29. The clinic will offer a full range of dental services including providing the highest quality dental, oral and maxillofacial care possible. According to the youthful dentist, the clinic will provide treatment of immediate or chronic problems and [...]
Published: August 19, 2010
No measles immunization for persons over 15 – MinisterVaccination dans le district de Blantyre. *** Local Caption *** DÃbut fÃvrier, une ÃpidÃmie de rougeole est dÃclarÃe au Malawi. DÃbut mai, en collaboration avec le ministÃre de la santÃ, MSF (OCP et OCB) initie une prise en charge des cas dÃclarÃs dans les hÃpitaux et les centres de santà situÃs dans les zones rurales et lance une campagne de vaccination de masse et d'urgence sur plusieurs districts. La population cible totale est de prÃs de 2 millions d'enfants âgÃs de 6 mois â¡ 15 ans. En temps rÃguliers, MSF mÃne des programmes de prise en charge du VIH-sida dans les districts de Chiradzulu (pour OCP) et de Thyolo (pour OCB). |
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As the second phase of measles vaccination campaign ends on Friday, August 20, government says it will not extend the exercise to persons over 15 years as asked by some quarters of society. Government started the national measles immunization campaign few days ago to vaccinate Malawian children between the age ranges of 9 months to [...]
Published: August 18, 2010
Malawi severely hit by measles |
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Minister of Health Prof. David Mphande has described the measles outbreak in the country as the worst scenario in recent years. His remarks come following the revelation that over 190 people have died of the infection since the month of January this year and that 76,000 people have been affected. The Minister was on an [...]
Published: August 9, 2010
Aids Commission disburses $20million to public, private organisations |
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The Malawi National Aids Commission (NAC), a public trust that coordinates HIV/AIDS response in the country, on Monday in Lilongwe disbursed over MK2.8billion (US$20million) to different public and private organisations to implement HIV/AIDS programmes nationwide. Speaking during the presentation of the grants, NAC Board Chairperson Archbishop Benard Malango said the Commission appreciates the passion demonstrated [...]
Published: August 2, 2010
Swine fever outbreak reported in Malawi |
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Malawi has reported an outbreak of African swine fever, a viral disease that attacks pigs, in its northern district of Karonga neighbouring Tanzania, the Director of Livestock and Animal Health, Wilfred Lipita, confirmed on Monday. The director of Livestock and Animal Health, Wilfred Lipita, said his department has received reports that over 80 pigs have [...]
Published: July 27, 2010
Nurses leader lauds Joyce Banda as ‘best champion’ on safe motherhood |
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The leader of the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi, Dorothy Ngoma, says Vice President Joyce Banda has been the “best champion” of maternal mortality rate. However, Ngoma (pictured) welcomed the appointment of First Lady Callista Mutharika as Goodwill Ambassador on Safe motherhood. The Vice President was stripped off her UN role on [...]
Published: July 22, 2010
Malawi registers growth in infant breastfeeding, survey reveals |
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The 2009 Malawi National Micronutrients Survey findings have registered growth of breastfeeding from 53.1 to 61.7 percent in 2001 and 2009 respectively. The findings indicate that most women in Malawi have now recognized the importance of breastfeeding their children during the first 6 months. The Secretary for Nutrition and HIV/Aids in the office of president [...]
Published: July 11, 2010
Concerns over cost of new HIV/AIDS treatment regime |
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As government implements a new HIV/AIDS treatment regimen according to latest world standards, a major grouping of non-governmental organisations are concerned that the high cost of the new medication will mean government will no longer be able provide free treatment to as many people as before. The Malawi Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (MANET+) [...]
Published: July 10, 2010
Budget analysis reveal irregularities in health sector allocation |
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The Malawi Health Equity Network (MEHN) 2010/2011 health sector budget analysis results has shown irregularities in the allocations of some money. The National budget shows that government has allocated MK500 million for Umoyo Housing project of which MK70 million is for internal and external travel; MK50 million for stationery and MK150 for motor vehicle maintenance, [...]
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