My Turn
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Safeguarding girls from sexual violence
As the country observes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the rising cases of sexual violence on…
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Early tests saves babies
All new parents want their baby to be healthy, but some birth abnormalities are only detected later in life. This…
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Learning as usual not an option
One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world. These words by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala…
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Small but big business
Last Friday, Mangochi played host to the 10th annual conference organised by the Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply (Mips).…
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Funding universal health coverage
Covid-19 has reminded me of the story of Honduras’ bridge to nowhere. A story is told of River Choruteca, where…
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Cancer diagnosis, treatment
Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells…
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Rethinking school feeding
Developing African countries face numerous socioeconomic challenges, including high levels of illiteracy, poverty and unsustainable energy sources. There are numerous…
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Making NCDs tests handy
Everyone is familiar with infections spread by germs as well as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which may be chronic or not.…
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75 years of a united world
Tomorrow marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) and its founding charter. For 75 years, the UN has…
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Why Christians reject abortion
Some religious leaders in Malawi are opposed to the review of abortion laws. This entry investigates the moral basis used…
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Relax abortion laws
By Khumbo Chisi At 439 deaths in every 100 000 live births, Malawi’s maternal mortality rate remains high. However, there…
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Information disclosure now mandatory
With the advent of electronic media, the world is bombarded with loads of information every moment and if one does…
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Mr President, what about water?
Your Excellency, In August, my colleagues from WaterAid wrote about why it was important to have a standalone Ministry for…
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It’s racist scapegoat
The Nation of September 14 published Madalitso Stella Duwa’s article, titled It’s Positive Discrimination. The article attempts to justify ethnic…
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Activate police complaints body
In his campaign, President Lazarus Chakwera promised “to respect rule of law so that we protect the rights of people…
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Shaping peace together
In 1981, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly declared the third Tuesday of September the International Day of Peace. In…
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Patient safety, a top priority
Globally, one in every 300 patients dies from preventable medical accidents while receiving healthcare, resulting in 2.6 million deaths every…
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Take Covid seriously
The coronavirus pandemic is no longer a public health crisis but an emergency which affects all spheres of life. Nearly…
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Tackling teen pregnancy boom
The country has been awash with reports of increased teen pregnancies following the closure of schools to reduce coronavirus transmission.…
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Ending teen pregnancies
By Emmanuel Kanike Recently, the media has reported an increase in unplanned pregnancies among school-going girls nationwide attributed to prolonged…
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