MANERELA+ in Drug Adherence Campaign, warns fake doctors claim to have cure for HIV/Aids in Mangochi

Malawi Network of Religious Leaders Living or Affected with HIV and Aids (MANERELA+) has warned Malawians against fake traditional and witch-doctors who  claim to have medicine that cure HIV/Aids. The remarks were made at a Drug Adherence Campaign the organization conducted at Masuku Primary School ground in the Eastern Region District of Mangochi where close […]

MANERELA+  hit back at Nkhoma Synod over same-sex rights

Malawi Network of Religious Leaders Living with or Affected with HIV and Aids (MANERELA+) has hit back at Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP)-Nkhoma Synod over the condemnation of Non-Governmental Organizations championing the fight and respecting of the rights of minority particularly same-sex practices. This follows issuing of a Pastoral Letter by the Nkhoma Synod which […]

MANERELA+ scoops prestigious regional award

The Malawi Network of Religious Leaders Living with HIV/AIDS (MANERELA+) Thursday scooped the 2016 AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) HIV, TB and Human Rights award at a ceremony held in Johannesburg, South Africa. ARASA is a partnership of 106 civil society organizations working together to promote a human rights based response to […]

K8mil fraud scam hits Sembereka’s  Manerela+: Aids money looted, Norwegian Church Aid demands refund

Malawi Network of Religious Leaders living with or Personally Affected by HIV and Aids (Manerela+)  has been hit by uncharacteristic fraud case involving over K8 million. Nyasa Times established that the donors have been suspecting “financial irregularities” on the funds they have been pumping into the organisation in order for them to implement programs which are […]

Religious Aids body bemoans homophobia in Malawi: It’s ungodly

A religious Aids organisation has slammed spiritual leaders for hate speech against gays in Malawi, saying this is against Biblical teachings. Manarela executive director Bruce Tushave said for two to three weeks running, religious leaders have been making homophobic speeches against gays. “This is wrong. There is no where in the world where gays are […]

Athletics used for Aids awareness: Malawi Olympic Committee hails Manelera

Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC) has hailed Malawi Network of Religious Leaders Living with or Affected with HIV and Aids (Manelera+)-Balaka Chapter for its tireless effort in spreading HIV/Aids messages through various sporting disciplines. The recommendations came at the end of the netball, football and olympic trophies that Manelera in conjunction with the MOC launched in […]

Religious, cultural beliefs affecting ART programmes in Balaka

A visit by Nyasa Times to the Eastern Region District of Balaka have revealed that some people who are on life prolonging anti-retroviral treatment are abandoning the process due to some religious beliefs and false prophets who claim to have the healing powers to the deadly HIV/Aids. The reports have been confirmed by the office […]