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Effectiveness of a multi-country implementation-focused network on quality of care: Delivery of interventions and processes for improved maternal, newborn and child health outcomes
24 May
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Effectiveness of a multi-country implementation-focused network on quality of care: Delivery of interventions and processes for improved maternal, newborn and child health outcomes

The Network for Improving Quality of Care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (QCN) aims to work through learning, action, leadership and accountability. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of QCN in these four areas at the global level and in four QCN countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda. This mixed method evaluation comprised 2-4Read more about Effectiveness of a multi-country implementation-focused network on quality of care: Delivery of interventions and processes for improved maternal, newborn and child health outcomes[…]

New Youth Policy Launched to Empower Young People
01 Nov
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New Youth Policy Launched to Empower Young People

Malawi’s President, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, on Tuesday unveiled the “National Youth Policy (2023-2028)” at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. The revised policy was approved by the Malawi Government through the Cabinet on July 19, 2023, replacing the 2013 National Youth Policy. During the launch, President Chakwera expressed his commitment to closely overseeRead more about New Youth Policy Launched to Empower Young People[…]

Neno Council, UNICEF, PACHI Child Marriages Project Phases Out This Month
15 Sep
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Neno Council, UNICEF, PACHI Child Marriages Project Phases Out This Month

After eight months of successful campaign on ending child marriages and harmful practices through a UNICEF funded project in Neno, stakeholders have hailed the project. For example, Senior Chief Dambe has told Zodiak Online today Thursday, that the project which has been run by the Parent and Child Health Initiative (PACHI) has seen a significantRead more about Neno Council, UNICEF, PACHI Child Marriages Project Phases Out This Month[…]

Youth Advocacy Key in Ending Child Marriages and Harmful Practices
27 Mar
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Youth Advocacy Key in Ending Child Marriages and Harmful Practices

The Parent and Child Health Initiative through UNICEF has emphasized the need for the youths in the country to be ambassadors of change in areas of Child Marriages and Gender Based Violence. UNICEF Youth Advocacy Trainers Lisa Banda and Chisomo Banda said this on Saturday in Neno that youth advocates should wear a real faceRead more about Youth Advocacy Key in Ending Child Marriages and Harmful Practices[…]

Project To Eradicate Child Marriages in Neno
11 Feb
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Project To Eradicate Child Marriages in Neno

District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for Neno, Paul Sosono has called for concerted efforts from all partners in the district to win the battle against child marriages and teen pregnancies. Sosono was speaking on Friday during a stakeholders meeting on ending child marriages and harmful practices including gender-based violence through a youth policy advocacy projectRead more about Project To Eradicate Child Marriages in Neno[…]

PACHI, UNICEF In Ending Child Marriages Campaign
10 Feb
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PACHI, UNICEF In Ending Child Marriages Campaign

The Parent and Child  Health Initiative in collaboration with UNICEF has joined hands with government in ending child marriages and eradicating harmful practices that fuel gender based violence in neno district. Addressing a stakeholders meeting on Friday, Neno district Social Welfare Officer Paul Sosono says the district is registering positive strides in ending child marriages.Read more about PACHI, UNICEF In Ending Child Marriages Campaign[…]

PACHI Intensifies Covid 19 Vaccine Uptake in Phalombe
16 Dec
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PACHI Intensifies Covid 19 Vaccine Uptake in Phalombe

There is hope that uptake of Covid 19 vaccine will be improved in Phalombe thanks to Parent and Child Health initiative project (PACHI) for engaging traditional, religious and political leaders in the district. Speaking during a meeting with the leaders from areas of Kaduya and Chiwalo on Wednesday, PACHI District Cordinator, Carlos Msosa said communityRead more about PACHI Intensifies Covid 19 Vaccine Uptake in Phalombe[…]

Ntcheu Traditional Leader Calls for Awareness On Covid-19 Vaccine
14 Dec
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Ntcheu Traditional Leader Calls for Awareness On Covid-19 Vaccine

Group village headman Doviko of Traditional Authority-TA Mpando in Ntcheu has called for the creation of more demand for COVID-19 vaccine among rural communities where myths and misconception is halting vaccine uptake in the district. The traditional leader has told Zodiak Online that with more awareness to dispel the myths, many people in hard toRead more about Ntcheu Traditional Leader Calls for Awareness On Covid-19 Vaccine[…]