Minister of Health, Atupele Muluzi, says the ministry will soon start constructing accident emergency care units in all district hospitals along the M1 road and some central hospitals in the country. Muluzi disclosed this in an interview when he visited Ntcheu District Hospital recently to appreciate the extent of damage caused by fire which gutted […]
Assuming the role of Minister of Health and Population has been my greatest challenge in government. It has seen me travel across the country to get a better understanding of the challenges our health sector is facing. Malawi is extremely fortunate to be served by a highly committed and professional healthcare community. Recent developments in […]
Minister of Health and Population Atupele Muluzi has said although the cholera situation is certainly worsening, it has not yet reached the stage where it can be regarded as an epidemic. The Minister said this when he gave an update on the situation of cholera in the country on Thursday morning at the Ministry of […]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has announced plans to hold a national convention to prepare for the next year’s Tripartite Elections, saying its parliamentary alliance will the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will not affect it. UDF spokesman Ken Ndanga said the party remains intact and will go ahead with plans to contest next year’s […]
Minister of Health Atupele Muluzi said on Thursday that government is committed to promote the health of Malawians by ensuring that people in rural areas have access to health services within their reach. Muluzi said this at Mthike Village, Traditional Authority Ngolongoliwa in Thyolo when he visited a site that has been identified for construction […]
Minister of Health and Population, Atupele Muluzi has clarified reports that four babies died at Kamuzu Central Hospital on Christmas Day because of blackout, saying findings have proved that the deaths could not be linked to the power outage. In a statement issues on Wednesday, Muluzi confirmed the deaths of two babies but reject press report that alleged deaths […]
Minister of Health Atupele Muluzi this week visited Karonga to assess the cholera situation following an outbreak. The minister has since commended health workers for their dedication and hard working in ensuring that the cholera outbreak is contained. Muluzi said he was pleased with the response from the Karonga District Health Office (DHO) despite the […]
Malawi government is hosting the 21st board meeting for the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) in Lilongwe from 13th to 14th December, 2017. Minister of Health and Population, Atupele Muluzi said it is very impressive to see how this alliance of more than 700 organizations in 77 countries could work coherently in […]
Minister of Health and Population, Atupele Muluzi has said the country has made tremendous strides and registered notable successes in most Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services according to the last three Demographic and Health Surveys. The Minister said this Monday in Lilongwe when he launched the second series of Child Health Days for 2017 […]
Minister of Health andPopulation Atupele Muluzi has said he will table a bill proposing new legislation to provide for stiffer sentences for cases of theft of government medical drugs. “I will be bringing before this Parliament, the Pharmacy, Medicines and Poisons Bill that will provide stiffer penalties and sanctions for those that are caught stealing […]
Malawi expects more public hospitals to have uninterrupted power charged by solar power in a move government hope will save lives across the country. Minister of Health and Population Atupele Muluzi has disclosed. Muluzi informed Parliament that with support from the Global Fund, Malawi government has procured 85 power kits ranging from 5 kilowatts to […]
Minister of Health and Population Atupele Muluzi has said is rising population in the country is placing intolerable pressures on public services, especially health. Muluzi made the remarks in Parliament on the impact of current population boom to the health delivery services. “The health service in Malawi is under more strain today than ever before. Our […]
The Minister of Health and Population, Atupele Muluzi is sending out a cheering message – the goal of wiping out the epidemic by 2020 appears within reach – saying data show substantial progress has been made toward reaching the “90-90-90” target designed to help wipe out the epidemic. The goal calls for 90 percent of […]
Karonga South Member of Parliament (MP) Malani Mtonga (People’s Party-PP) asked Ministry of Health (MoH) to equip rural hospitals with full diagnostic facilities, functional operating theatres and mortuaries. He said this in the National Assembly in Lilongwe during question time. “I have in mind Chilumba Rural Hospital which has no full diagnostic facilities, no functional operating theatre and […]
Standard Bank has urged local partners of the Global Fund to adhere to financial discipline and transparency in the management of a U$460 million package the Global Fund has granted Malawi to fight HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Health Minister Atupele Muluzi and Finance Minister Goodall Gondwe officially signed the grant agreement with the Global Fund’s […]
Malawi will from Wednesday host a three-day high level meeting on promoting policy coherence on health technology innovation and access for the African Regional intellectual Property Office (ARIPO). The high level meeting brings together a range of leaders, policymakers and institutions including representatives from Ministry of Trade, Health and Justice; regional and intellectual property offices; […]
Health Minister, Atupele Muluzi says efforts by various faith based institutions in opening up and speak on issues like sexual reproductive health (SRH) is a key step in ensuring that Malawi has a well-managed and health population. Muluzi said even if some faith based institutions remain mum on SRH issues, people and youths in particular […]
Minister of Health Atupele Muluzi has called for a strong resolve to protect youths from rights violations such as Gender Based Violence (GBV) which destroy their future and self esteem. Muluzi spoke in Lilongwe when he officially opened the Act Alliance Dissemination Conference on sexual reproductive and health rights (SRHR). “Let us commit to facilitate […]