Off the wall of Taweni Gondwe Xaba: Malawi deaths which could be prevented - Malawi Nyasa Times

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keps

8 years ago

we have well developed standards in medical field in malawi, easy to follow yet we do not. the patient also has a role to play in medicine, presenting early to health facilities, clear state their problems, follow their past health as well, keep health documents at hand. not only blame the medics, if untrained blame the colleges.

Manuel

8 years ago

I hope one day Malawians wl begin to look at WHAT not WHO is wrong? That’s the only time we’ll start looking 4 realistic solutions

Member

8 years ago

I lost a cousin at a certain private hospital in Blantyre after the nurses administered some medication following instructions they got from the doctor though phone. The doctor does not work after sun set Friday through Saturday due to religious beliefs. However nurses phone him for consultations. The medication was wrong and the patient complained immediately after taking it through a drip. Soon she died. Doctors are really sacred in Malawi. They go Scot free after professional negligence.

Kwazulu

8 years ago

Well written. Congrats!! By the way, is thus the Taweni Gondwe who was at Euthini Sec School? Wow!!

Lusungu Luweme

8 years ago

Life is really cheap in Malawi.If you clock 30 then say thank God.We have a lifespan of a dog in Malawi.I was away for sometime and I just happen to visit my village and whenever I asked about most my playmates during primary school days,most were gone in their early 30s.Is this normal despite having the issue of hiv these days?Most of them were sent to early graves because of lack of facilities in our hospitals,no drugs,understaffing and other myriad problems.The healthy system is totally in shambles and sometimes you could also wonder the role of the health minister because… Read more »

mzungu grey

8 years ago

Most of these deaths are court cases. If pne , just one doctor of medical assistant is successfully sued and put behind bars others will learn to be more careful and diligent! Its not fair!

MAKOMBOLA THAVA

8 years ago

ITS TRUE MANY (PEOPLE) PATIENTS IN MALAWI DIE OF PREVENTABLE CAUSES

IT SEEMS VERY FEW VALUE HUMAN LIFE !!

francis mkandawire

8 years ago

Nyc story bro,my mom died last yr when the doctors failed to diagnose her at Karonga District Hospital for several times,just diabetes u can imagine brotheren

joj

8 years ago

some of your cases are clear examples of medical negligence and should have been reported to the Malawi medical council if such a body exists. There is no excuse for giving an allergen to a person who is allergic to it.

Kanthu Ako!!

8 years ago

Mine is a serious question.

How does one find out if they are allergic to a particular medication?

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