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News Malawi » Health: Malawi vaccinates a new generation of children against polio, which still hasn't been eradicated

News channel or source: https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/malawi-polio-africa-health-virus-c50308
Published on: Thursday 12 February 2026

BLANTYRE, Malawi — In a classroom in southern Malawi, children sit in rows on the floor as a health worker moves among them administering an oral vaccine that protects against polio. The new ...

News Malawi » Health: US HIV funding cuts are causing thousands to suffer in Malawi

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/diseases-and-conditions/us-hiv-funding-cuts-are-causing-thousands-to-suffer-in-malawi/ar-AA20NCg8
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

The East African nation treats LGBTQ+ people with undisguised contempt following PEPFAR pullout.

News Malawi » Health: Malaria Vaccine Saves Children’s Lives In Malawi

News channel or source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/unicefusa/2024/06/17/malaria-vaccine-saves-childrens-lives-in-malawi/
Published on: Monday 17 June 2024

In central Malawi, health worker James Chinomba sees firsthand how vaccines provided by UNICEF and partners are keeping young children safe from malaria. In central Malawi, 5-year-old Wisdom hasn't ...

News Malawi » Health: Malawians struggling to access public health services—survey

News channel or source: https://mwnation.com/malawians-struggling-to-access-public-health-services-survey/
Published on: Saturday 11 April 2026

A recent Afrobarometer survey shows a strong majority of Malawians want the government to guarantee healthcare for every citizen even if that requires higher taxes. The poll, Africa’s Health Systems ...

News Malawi » Health: Malawi's ban on dual practice divides health sector

News channel or source: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/malawis-ban-dual-practice-divides-142700054.html
Published on: Thursday 05 March 2026

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An investigation reveals how corruption has turned Malawi's public hospitals into 'markets of life and death'Thoko Chikondi/AP ...

News Malawi » Health: Malawi moves to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

News channel or source: https://mwnation.com/malawi-moves-to-eliminate-neglected-tropical-diseases/
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

Malawi has stepped up its push for increased funding to eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), warning that dwindling donor support could derail progress toward the 2030 target. Ministry of ...

News Malawi » Health: Malawi earns global acclaim for SRH gains

News channel or source: https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-earns-global-acclaim-for-srh-gains/
Published on: Sunday 05 April 2026

Malawi breaking news publishing 24 hours a day news about Malawi, Malawi Business, Malawi Tourism, Malawi Politics, Malawi News ...

News Malawi » Health: Malawi intensifies fight against neglected tropical diseases as government pushes for elimination strategies

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/malawi-intensifies-fight-against-neglected-tropical-diseases-as-government-pushes-for-elimination-strategies/ar-AA20Qnp1
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

The Ministry of Health says it has put in place strong strategies aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Malawi, as the country steps up efforts to reduce the burden of these ...

News Malawi » Health: Malawi: Mhen, Kidney Foundation Raise Alarm Over Rising Kidney Disease Burden in Malawi

News channel or source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202603130329.html
Published on: Thursday 12 March 2026

The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) and the Kidney Foundation (KF) Malawi have sounded the alarm over the growing burden of kidney disease in the country, warning that the condition is silently ...

News Malawi » Health: Malawi bans dual jobs for health workers

News channel or source: https://www.dw.com/en/malawi-bans-dual-jobs-for-health-workers/audio-76184134
Published on: Sunday 01 March 2026

Malawi has banned health workers from holding dual roles in public and private facilities, aiming to curb corruption and boost accountability. Doctors say the move could hurt care and plan to ...

News Malawi » Health: Malawi's Ban on Dual Practice Divides Health Sector

News channel or source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202603090100.html
Published on: Thursday 05 March 2026

Malawi has introduced a ban on dual practice, blocking public health workers from holding private medical jobs. The government says the move tackles corruption, but doctors warn it could deepen staff ...