malawi

20Oct

Obesity Rising as parts of Africa Embrace Fast Food
Obesity Rising as parts of Africa Embrace Fast Food
The growing popularity of fast food in parts of Africa is changing eating habits and affecting health. Ghana, for example, with a population of over 28 million people and pockets … Continue reading Obesity Rising as parts of Africa Embrace Fast Food

20Mar

Malawi raises legal age of marriage
Malawi raises legal age of marriage

Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has approved a law which raises the age for marriage from 16 to 18. Local and foreign non-governmental organisations have long campaigned for the ban on … Continue reading Malawi raises legal age of marriage

23May

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2016
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2016

The 23rd May is International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Calling for an end to this devastating childbirth injury within a generation, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon states, “it pains me deeply … Continue reading International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2016

14Oct

Mumbezhi Holy Family Rural Health Centre, Malawi
Mumbezhi Holy Family Rural Health Centre, Malawi

An acknowledgement from Malawi which we wish to share. “On behalf of the staff and community of Mumbezhi Holy Family RHC and indeed on my behalf I wish to express … Continue reading Mumbezhi Holy Family Rural Health Centre, Malawi