Powerful Ngoni chief Inkosi Mm’belwa V has urged men to go for male circumcision saying this reduces chances of getting HIV infection. The chief said this on Saturday during the commemoration of the World AIDS Day presided over by Minister of Health Atupele Muluzi. The Inkosi ya Makosi said it has been proved scientifically that […]
John Hopkins, through the United States Government which promotes voluntary medical circumcision has asked health experts to promote awareness to encourage men to participate in male circumcision. Speaking at Bwaila Hospital on Monday during the handover ceremony of the mobile clinic van, Jhpiego country director, Hannah Gibson, said health experts have a crucial role to […]
John Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics (Jhpiego) says more men in Chikwawa have negative attitude towards Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC. Community Mobilization and Communications Officer for Jhpiego Harlod Takomana said this in Chikwawa over the weekend during the wrap up of Mavume Netball and Football Trophy worth K70, 000.00 The […]
A recent voluntary male medical circumcision (VMMC) campaign conducted in Ntcheu has revealed that men still shun the service despite deliberate efforts to reach them. Briefing stakeholders at the Boma Wednesday, VMMC Acting Coordinator for Ntcheu District hospital Duncan Lipenga, said even though the hospital managed to reach 85 percent of its target during the […]
Health officials in Rumphi have described religious and cultural beliefs as a set back to Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) program in the district as men as refusing to cut their foreskins, saying VMMC is not in line with Tumbuka culture and that it part of Islamic belief not Christian. Rumphi nutrition and HIV/Aids officer, Blessings Kanyangale […]
Group village headman Nkula of Machinga has torched several jando initiation camps in his area after their program continued into the education calendar. The new government academic year started on September 5 on Monday. The traditional leader said he had forewarned his subjects that all initiation camps be closed by September 3 to prepare children […]
Malawi Police in Kasungu have arrested an 85 year old man and his 69 year old accomplice following the death of a 13 year old boy in a Yao circumcision camp popularly known as Ndagala. Kasungu police spokesperson Edna Mzingwitsa confirmed the arrest of Jeke Weremu and Asina Asauka suspected to have been people behind […]
Malawi Police in Kasungu are looking for a Yao initiation camp councillors (Angaliba) after a 13 year old boy they circumcised died of severe bleeding. Kasungu police spokesperson Edna Mzingwitsa said Julius Sayineti died last week after he was circumcised. This comes as President Peter Mutharika and some sections of Malawians are questioning the merit […]
A 75 year old man in Dedza is in police custody for circumcising a young boy at a Yao initiation camp without the consent of his parents. Dedza police assistant publicist Cassim Manda said Matukukutu Dandawiri is still at Dedza police and has since been charged with unlawful wounding and abduction. “What happened is that Mr […]
For 33 years now, Reverend Levi Nyondo, as God’s anointed ‘shepherd,’ has watched HIV/AIDS decimate his ‘sheep.’ Although his homilies have urged sexual abstinence and fidelity, which should slow spread of the disease, he grudgingly admits that the heavy loss of his parishioners to the pandemic is a clear sign that these messages are falling on […]
As one way of complimenting government efforts in fighting against HIV and AIDS in Malawi ,the US government has announced its 6.8 million United States dollars support to be used on voluntary male circumcision. US Ambassador to Malawi, Virginia Palmer made announcement at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe during the signing of agreement and acknowledgement of […]
Men are reportedly shunning the voluntary male circumcision (VMC) campaign, since it was launched in Ntcheu district two years ago, a development that has stamped a feeling of worriedness on medical staff. Research conducted in the recent past has unravelled that circumcision reduces men’s vulnerability to contract HIV/AIDs plus such other terminal illnesses like cancer. […]
The Ministry of Health has demystified the myth about circumcision craze that has lately been perceived by some Malawians as being an immunity booster against contracting the deadly HIV/AIDS scourge. Malawians are cautioned against false sense of security that circumcision is an immunity booster against HIV/AIDS. The Ministry of Health has said about 150,000 men […]
Blantyre Magistrates Court on Friday sentenced to eight months imprisonment two men arrested last month for allegedly abducting and forced a 12-year old boy into an initiation ceremony (Jando) where he was circumcised. The two, Helton Robin 28 years old and Dave James 19, both hailing from Mpagaja village T/A Somba in Blantyre had pleaded guilty to […]
Two men are currently on remand at Chichiri prison for allegedly abducting and forced a 12-year old boy into an initiation ceremony (Jando) where he was circumcised. The two, Helton Robin 28 years old and Dave James 19, both hailing from Mpagaja village T/A Somba in Blantyre have since pleaded guilty of unlawful wounding but denied […]
The World Bank has agreed to fund Malawi’s voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programme to the tune of MK6 billion (about US$15million) for the next four years, the Ministry of Health announced Friday. Ministry spokesperson Henry Chimbali said the funding would enable the Malawian government to roll-out the programme in remaining districts. “We have been […]
A massive entertainment extravaganza dubbed Mzuni Inter-Social Weekend is on this weekend beginning Friday at Mzuzu University (Mzuni) with an aim of refreshing awareness among college-going students on the need to stay free of HIV. The event, sponsored by National AIDS Commission (NAC) and Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM), will feature Malawi’s urban music stars Young […]
Banja La Mtsogolo (BLM) has embarked on a 30-days free Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Mini Campaign in Mulanje and Phalombe district targeting over 5,500 men. The mini campaign is conducted jointly with Mulanje and Phalombe District Health Offices (DHOs), starting March 25th to April 19th, 2014 and will be followed up with a mop-up […]