The Global Health Corps hopes the introduction of mental health learners’ clubs in various schools can play a crucial role in addressing mental health problems in the country. The organization’s Country Director Symon Simkoko, says as the country is facing a rise in mental health problems, it is critical for authorities to bang heads… Continue reading Lilongwe CWED Selected Schools to Launch Mental Health Clubs to Address Rising Cases
The World Women’s Observatory (WWO) has praised the Congregation of Teresian Sisters in Malawi for their significant contributions to women’s empowerment through skills development. During a visit to Lilongwe, WWO Office Director Adela Gonzalez, from Rome, Italy, expressed her organization’s appreciation. The visit aimed to acknowledge the diverse initiatives and activities the Teresian Sisters are… Continue reading WWO Commends Teresian Sisters for Empowering Malawian Women
The Deputy Director of Agriculture Extension and Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Kenneth Chaula, has applauded the Center for Agriculture Transformation (CAT) for its role in helping the country realize the Malawi 2063 vision on agricultural productivity and commercialization. Chaula made this statement in Mponela, Dowa District, during a three-day Training of Trainers on… Continue reading Ministry of Agriculture Applauds CAT’s Role in Agricultural Transformation
Health authorities say Malawi has managed to reduce maternal deaths from 400 plus to about 380 this year out of 100 thousand pregnant women. Bwaila hospital senior nursing officer Chikondi Mkandawire Undi, disclosed this today at Bwaila hospital when the minister of health from Liberia paid a learning visit to appreciate best practices that have… Continue reading Maternal Mortality Rate Drops to 380 in Malawi
The Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) has urged the public to make good use of urban waste by turning them into compost manure for agricultural use. Through a project “promoting organic systems of soil improvement to build a resting economy possible project”, CEPA is working with 1000 smallholder farmers in Lilongwe and Blantyre… Continue reading Turn Urban Waste into Compost Manure (CEPA)
The Vice President and Country Director of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, Dr. Candida Nakhumwa says farmers across the country (Malawi) are responding well in-terms of diversifying from relying on Tobacco only as a cash crop to other alternative value chains. Dr. Nakhumwa made the remarks on Wednesday, 24 April 2024 at NRC –… Continue reading SMALLHOLDER FARMERS CROP DIVERSIFICATION KEY FOR MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE SHOCKS
