Ofesi Mitali Kaphesi Village, Lilongwe … Three years ago Ofesi Mitali suffered cerebral malaria. This form of malaria is the most serious, seen as the most severe neurological complication of the infection. In sub-Sahara Africa there are over 575,000 childhood cases of cerebral malaria each year. Many die or suffer mental and mobility issues. […]
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Indianapolis, Indiana … For a number of years the acute shortage of exam and surgical gloves for medical personnel and first responders in Malawi has been evident. There is a serious shortage of all kinds of medical supplies, equipment, facilities, and staff. In almost no area has this shortage been more serious than in
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A Safe Place for Medical People to Work Lilongwe, Malawi … It is a nationwide problem that continues to grow more serious as each day passes. In a first world nation one has to ask why they do not even have exam gloves much of the time in their hospitals. There are a number
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Unemployment Over 50% Kamphata Village, Ngabu, Chikwawa District … It is a sad fact, but a true one that this young woman has never been able to go to school. Why? From birth she has been unable to walk, and in Malawi there is little or no opportunity for a disability this serious. Unable to
10-year-old Yankho Harlod Banja Village, Chikwawa District, Malawi … How deep is the pain in the heart of a mother who watches her physically challenged child remain confined to the house while his friends and neighbors can be seen outside playing and having fun together? What is the pain like for a mother who
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Mobility and Frankson Lemisani Dedza, Malawi … Acknowledging these mobility units would be far too expensive for an individual Malawian to buy on their own, the representative for the Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) for the Dedza area, recently indicated a problem faced by the government is the cost to try to help everyone
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Yobu Mkamwa Ngabu, Southern Malawi … With a wide grin and expression of disbelief Yobu Mkamwa rested his head on the new mobility unit. His! It was his. He could hardly believe what was happening. “I will now be able to go and worship, visit friends, and watch a football game”, Yobu observed. Yobu
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Yamikani Matemba Zomba, Malawi … For Stevelia Mpandamanja, an elderly grandmother caring for 9 children in Makupete Village (Traditional Authority Chikowi in the south of Malawi), each day starts with preparing for her grandson’s journey to school. As others begin their morning work in the fields, she has a major, added task before she can
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Zomba, Malawi … The importance of eyesight cannot be questioned. Simply put, human beings are made to see. For various reasons however, some people end up with only partial vision. There are several causes of eye problems. The most serious is that of cataracts, according to the World Health Organization, who indicates it is the
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Senga Bay, Malawi … This popular lake side resort area is approximately 19 kilometers east of the Salima Trading Center, an area of Malawi known for its kind people and popular lake side resorts and desirable accommodations. For many of the local residents Senga Bay has another attraction. While visitors go there for fun, sports,
