Health workers in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo have begun administering vaccinations after the country's 11th known outbreak of Ebola erupted last week, the authorities said Monday.
Six people have died of the much-feared hemorrhagic virus since June 1, when the first cases came to light in Mbandaka, capital of Equateur province.
Save the Children Malawi have completed distribution of over ten thousand Covid-19 awareness posters in the districts of Neno, Mwanza, Phalombe, Zomba, Ntcheu and Mzimba.In The Communications Manager for the organization, Lawrent Kumchenga revealed that the posters are carrying messages that are urging children to observe prevention measures against the Covid-19 pandemic. He also said that the...
A new coronavirus that emerged in China late last year has spread to at least 188 countries on six continents, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the outbreak of the pathogen a pandemic.
More than 393,000 people have died from the virus worldwide and the number of reported cases has exceeded 6.7 million,...
Minister of Labour Ken Kandodo Banda has been admitted to Kamuzu Central hospital and is being treated for Covid-19.
Kandodo was rushed to the hospital by the family members upon having breathing difficulties.
At the back of the tests, it was confirmed that the sickness was due to the Covid 19...
Balaka district hospital was consumed by fire last night, a development that has raised eyebrows on the performance of Malawi's fire fighting service.
When the horrible event was heightening, fire brigade was no where to be seen. It took eye witnesses' bravery to fight the inferno which posed a threat to lives of patients.
Coronavirus is affecting Malawi in the worst way as some of the public figures have fallen victim to the pandemic.
The virus has hit the political and entertainment scene as former Karonga Central legislator Frank Mwenefumbo and veteran gospel musician, UTM senior member Allan Ngumuya are all covid-19 positive.
A member...
Stricter lockdown measures have been announced in Leicester because of a rise in coronavirus cases in the city.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said non-essential shops will shut on Tuesday, and schools will close for most pupils on Thursday.
The loosening of restrictions for pubs and restaurants in England on Saturday will...
Africa Health gathering which will take place in Johannesburg in October is the largest international medical fair of the continent. This is where all major players of the medical and pharmaceutical industry meet.
The focus is on medical technology, rehabilitation, hygiene and pharmacy. If you are looking for a partner, dealer or distributor,...
Three staff members of Blantyre Total filling station rescued a minibus this morning from being razed down to ashes after its engine caught fire.
One petrol attendant said that the passenger service vehicle registration number BT 6538 pulled in to refuel at the filling station.
But on its way out Total...
With Covid-19 showing no sign of vanishing, First Capital Bank has donated personal protective equipment to Ndirande health Centre.Speaking during donation of the equipment at the health facility on Tuesday, FCB Branch Manager for Ndirande Kondwani Lunda said they believe in giving back to the community.
“As a bank of the people, we believe...