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Health minister calls for greater use of locally manufactured medical supplies

Noel MkwailaOctober 6, 2026

Health Minister Madalitso Baloyi has called for increased use of locally manufactured medical supplies as part of efforts to reduce Malawi’s reliance on imports and strengthen local manufacturing. Baloyi made the call today after visiting Victoria Pharmaceutical Limited, where she inspected the company’s production capacity and the quality of medical products manufactured locally. Victoria Pharmaceutical...

Drugs, medical supplies expected to stabilize by October

Catherine BandaSeptember 9, 2026

The Ministry of Health has acknowledged challenges in the availability of essential medical supplies in public hospitals, including referral hospitals, attributing the shortages largely to foreign exchange constraints. Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr Dan Namarika, said the availability of drugs and other medical supplies is expected to improve by the end of...

Mzuzu health workers vow to serve despite challenges

Kelvin TemboAugust 28, 2026

Health workers at Mzuzu Urban Community Hospital, popularly known as Mapale, have pledged to remain committed to serving patients and improving the quality of care despite facing several infrastructure and equipment challenges. Mzimba North Director of Health and Sanitation Services Wamaka Musopole made the pledge during a Sleepover Challenge organised by Nation Publications Limited as...

Neno DHO fears terrain, religious beliefs could hamper polio vaccination target

Antony IsaiahAugust 11, 2026

The Neno District Health Office (DHO) says difficult terrain and religious beliefs among some parents could hamper its target of vaccinating 60,809 children under the age of 10 during the fourth round of the polio vaccination campaign, which runs from 11 to 14 August. Neno DHO spokesperson Caroline Banda told Capital FM that the office...

Blantyre launches fourth round of polio Vaccination campaign

Noel MkwailaAugust 11, 2026

Blantyre District Health Office has today launched the fourth round of the National Oral Polio Vaccine campaign as authorities intensify efforts to stop the circulation of poliovirus in the country. Chief Preventive Officer at Blantyre District council, Innocent Mvula, says the latest round follows the detection of poliovirus through a polio case and environmental surveillance,...

Government committed to promoting breastfeeding

Kelvin TemboJuly 31, 2026

The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding to improve the health and well-being of mothers and children across the country. The commitment comes as Malawi will join the rest of the world in commemorating the World Breastfeeding week from August 1...

Malawi Strengthens Hep B with Routine Immunization Vaccine

Antony IsaiahJuly 28, 2026

The Malawi Government through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation has integrated Hepatitis B Vaccine into the national routine immunization programme to protect children from infection before it can take hold. Speaking through a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministy Secretary, Dan Namarika said hepatitis B and C remain among the leading causes of...

Malawi records sharp decline in malaria cases and deaths

Antony IsaiahJuly 24, 2026

Malawi has recorded a significant decline in malaria cases and deaths during the first six months of 2026, with cases dropping by 72 percent and deaths by 51 percent. According to National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) Manager Lumbani Munthali, malaria cases declined from 4.2 million in 2025 to 1.1 million in 2026. During the same...

Malawi needs 8,000 more midwives by 2030, AMAMI warns

Antony IsaiahJuly 21, 2026

Malawi must recruit an additional 8,000 midwives within the next four years or risk further setbacks in maternal and newborn health outcomes, the Association of Malawi Midwives (AMAMI) has warned. The warning comes as AMAMI welcomes a government decision to lift restrictions on public service recruitment and promotion, a move officials say could finally open...

MLW’s CREATOR Building named Malawi’s best construction project

Noel MkwailaJuly 9, 2026

The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome (MLW) Research Programme has won the Best Construction Project award for its Clinical Research Excellence and Training Open Resource (CREATOR) building, earning national recognition from the Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA). The award was presented during the National Construction Day 2026 celebrations held under the theme, “People, Quality, and Innovation: Building...

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Analyst says Moyale’s poor home run not about venue change

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 19, 2026

Moyale Football Club’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have nothing to do with the change of venue, according to sports analyst Pickford Kamanga. Kamanga was reacting to Moyale’s winless run at Mzuzu Stadium since returning from Rumphi Stadium, where the team has played four matches, losing 1-0 to Silver Strikers, drawing 2-2 with Masters FC, 2-2...

Blackout at Bingu Stadium sparks concern

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 19, 2026

The Ministry of Sports has admitted that the blackout that disrupted the Masters FC and Karonga United match at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe was disappointing, as stakeholders have raised concerns over the management and maintenance of the facility. Ministry spokesperson McMillan Mwale told Capital FM that the stadium has backup generators designed to switch...

Moyale home struggles continue

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 18, 2026

Moyale FC’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have continued since their return from Rumphi Stadium, with the team yet to register a home victory in four matches. The latest setback came on Sunday when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers in the FDH Bank Premiership. Innocent Shema scored the decisive goal in the seventh...

Haiya rewards beach soccer stars with K3 million bonus each after Seychelles triumph

Joseph SazuzeOctober 18, 2026

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya has approved an increase in the Beach Soccer National Team’s winning bonus from K500,000 to K3 million per player following the team’s victory over Seychelles yesterday. The bonus rewards the team’s outstanding performance and qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), while demonstrating FAM’s commitment to...

Agroecology could boost African farm yields and cut costs, a new report finds

Kelvin TemboOctober 18, 2026

A new report by ActionAid says agroecology could increase crop yields, cut farming costs and strengthen climate resilience across Africa, calling on governments to redirect agricultural subsidies towards sustainable farming practices. The study, which examines evidence from 10 African countries, says the approach could improve farmers’ incomes and food security, but warns that the transition...

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