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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...

MLW Adopts New Strategic Focus to Tackle Malawi’s Health Challenges

Noel MkwailaJune 2, 2026

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MedHealth Celebrates Dual Awards, Pledges Better Healthcare Services

capitalfmradioMay 14, 2026

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Hichilema pledges to work harder after securing second term

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for renewing their trust in him, pledging to focus on development, unity and prosperity during his second term. In a message following his victory in the presidential election, Hichilema said the election had demonstrated Zambia’s commitment to peace, democracy and the rule of law. “This election showed the...

Mnangagwa commends Mutharika for promoting regional peace

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for his leadership and commitment to promoting peace and security in the Southern African Development Community –SADC. He was speaking at the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa. Capital FM’s Noel Mkwaila reports; CUE IN

Stakeholders urge accountability as Parliament passes 14 bills

One of Parliament’s core mandates is to make laws that respond to the needs and objectives of the country. However, the effectiveness of these laws ultimately depends on how well they are implemented, monitored and enforced. During Parliament’s five-week meeting, which commenced on 7 July and ended on 7 August 2026, lawmakers passed bills aimed...

CSOs welcome mining devolution

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that participated in the Malawi National Alternative Mining Indaba have welcomed the Government of Malawi’s decision to commence the devolution of mining functions and responsibilities to Local Government Authorities. The Ministry of Mining announced in a circular dated 10 July 2026 that District Mining Officers will now report to District Commissioners,...

Scorchers’ WAFCON qualification highlights growing role of corporate support

The Malawi Scorchers’ qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals is highlighting the growing role of corporate partnerships in supporting the country’s national teams. This is the focus of the latest edition of TheOMGbrief, a newsletter published by Malawi-based Outreach Media Group, which examines the Scorchers’ WAFCON journey and their partnership...

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