10
Jul
In the news: Rearing of pigs in Lilongwe’s Area 36 irks Mwenyekondo community
Written by Mphatso Nkuonera
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27
Jun
SIMPLE MEASURES, SAVING LIVES: UPDATE FROM THE FIELD IN MALAWI
by Saskia Hoskins source: Ammalife Above: medical staff in Malawi receiving training on the FAST-M sepsis prevention tools, from Linvell, senior nursing officer and one of our Maternal Sepsis Champions at Mithundu Hospital) FAST-M is one of the projects that Ammalife sponsors which has been improving maternal healthcare in Malawi. FAST-M is a treatment bundle forRead more about SIMPLE MEASURES, SAVING LIVES: UPDATE FROM THE FIELD IN MALAWI[…]
26
Jun
In the news: Poor sanitation igniting cholera outbreak
Written by Eunice Ndhlovu source: MBC Online Poor sanitation is said to be one cause of different diseases at household and community level in the world. One of the well known diseases associated with poor sanitation is cholera that affected Malawi and other African countries a few months ago. Our reporter finds out why LilongweRead more about In the news: Poor sanitation igniting cholera outbreak[…]
24
May
In the news: PACHI urges communities to form cholera discussion groups
Written by Prisca Chinguwo – Nyasatimes Source: Nyasatimes Parent and Child Health Initiative (PACHI) has urged communities which were affected by cholera in Lilongwe to form groups that will enhance information sharing on cholera and other health issues that the communities are likely to face. Pachi’s Laura Munthali: Areas need to be prevented from choleraRead more about In the news: PACHI urges communities to form cholera discussion groups[…]
13
May
PACHI TRAINS JOURNALISTS ON POSITIVE REPORTING
As part of preparation on the social accountability towards cholera preparedness and awareness project PACHI has trained 12 journalist from different media houses in both print and electronic media. In this one-day training pachi trained journalists on bwalo concept which is a community grouping that aims at discussing issues that affect them as far as Read more about PACHI TRAINS JOURNALISTS ON POSITIVE REPORTING[…]
16
Nov
News: Men supporting maternal health in Dowa
By Bright Malenga – Malawi24
The Parent and Child Health Initiative (PACHI) has said its social accountability project has created an enabling environment for men in the areas of Traditional Authorities Chiwere and Msakambewa in Dowa district to start escorting their pregnant wives to the antenatal clinics. Read more about News: Men supporting maternal health in Dowa …
21
Mar
Zomba to end maternal deaths contributed by youths
Written by Laura Munthali
Social Accountability project has taken a serious kick off in Zomba where Chief Chikowi and Mwambo have expressed serious concern over high maternal death rates in the district, and a high contribution of deaths by the youth. Read more about Zomba to end maternal deaths contributed by youths …
20
Mar
Ministry of Health hails PACHI, stakeholders for fighting maternal death
Written by McDonald Gondwe, MBC
The Ministry of Health has applauded the crucial role the private sector plays in driving positive interventions in the health service in the country.
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19
Mar
PACHI phases out Mamaye Malawi campaign in the North
Written by McDonald Gondwe, MBC
Parent and Child Health Initiative (PACHI) an organization behind a maternal health centered Mamaye Malawi campaign has expressed satisfaction on how the project has faired during its almost two year implementation in the Northern Region.
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31
Oct
Prevalence and Determinants of Unintended Pregnancy in Mchinji District, Malawi; Using a Conceptual Hierarchy to Inform Analysis
Unintended pregnancies unnecessarily expose women to the risks associated with pregnancy, unsafe abortion and childbirth, thereby contributing to maternal mortality and morbidity. Studies have identified a range of potential determinants of unplanned pregnancy but have used varying methodologies, measures of pregnancy intention and analysis techniques. Read more about Prevalence and Determinants of Unintended Pregnancy in Mchinji District, Malawi; Using a Conceptual Hierarchy to Inform Analysis …