Malawi needs more blood than it can collect. Right now, the country has nearly 13% less blood than hospitals require. That gap means doctors sometimes delay surgeries or send families scrambling to find donors in emergencies. Schools could be part of the answer. Teenagers make up a big share of Mala
More than a decade ago, Malawi’s families started having fewer children on average. But something odd remains: many moms still don’t use the birth control they say they want. Most research mixes all women together, including those without kids, so the unique choices of mothers get lost in the number
Malawi is taking a bold step to boost its foreign reserves. The country has decided that tourists must pay for hotel stays using dollars, euros, or other strong currencies. This is a big change, and it's all about getting more hard cash into the country. The finance minister shared this news. He ex
In Malawi, keeping track of uterine contractions during labor is crucial for the health of both mothers and babies. However, doing this in places with limited resources can be tough. A recent study focused on testing a new, budget-friendly external tocodynamometer. This device was created to potenti
In the heart of Southern Malawi, a significant discovery has been made. Researchers have found a type of snail, Biomphalaria pfeifferi, in the Lower Shire Valley. This isn't just any snail; it's a key player in the spread of intestinal schistosomiasis, a disease that causes a lot of suffering in Afr
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is still a hurdle in many places. To increase VMMC, creative ways are needed. A study in Malawi looked at three strategies: intensive health education, SMS/phone tracing, and transport reimbursement. The study wanted to know if these methods were acceptable
Malawi's approach to LGBT rights has been a bit of a rollercoaster. It all started in 2009 when a gay couple had their wedding celebration, and suddenly, they found themselves on the wrong side of the law. Malawi's Penal Code was the basis for this criminalization. In 2010, the country even added a
The world is facing a crisis in education, with learning plummeting across the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic and even before that. Despite the challenges, some countries have found innovative solutions to improve education. One such approach is technology-assisted learning, which has shown rema
