Malawi Quality Management Directorate-MoH

Listen to Malawi midwives & staff at Nepal hospital challenges & solutions in providing #qualitycare during #Covid19 bit.ly/web3Sept @WHO @UNICEF @health_malawi @mohpnep @gatesfoundation @andrewlikaka88 @lenkabenova

While we tackle the pandemic, we must not lose focus on other pressing health needs. We must minimize healthcare disruptions caused by COVID-19 and ensure continuity of essential health services.

Today, how to use data to drive down newborn deaths. Webinar, 2 sessions @WHO @UNICEF @LSHTM @EFCNI @HealthyNewborns @SCIMalawi

Another success story; a pregnant woman with Covid-19 successfully went through a caesarean section to deliver a 3000 grams live baby at Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi. Committed health care workers deserve a pat on the back!

Media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros. #coronavirus pscp.tv/w/cTe04TI2MTAy…

Today’s declaration of a #COVID19 pandemic is a call to action – for everyone, everywhere. It’s also a call for responsibility & solidarity – as nations united and as people united. As we fight the virus, we cannot let fear go viral. Let’s overcome this common threat together.

The list is based on the number of cases in those countries and is updated daily based on the WHO daily situation report.

Ministry of Health COVID-19 UPDATE List of countries requiring travellers to be under 14 days self-quarantine in Malawi are: China Italy Republic of Korea Islamic Republic of Iran France Germany Spain

Communities make the difference on #WorldAIDSDay and every day. RT to show your support! ❤️

It's #WorldAIDSDay. There were approximately 37.9 million people living with #HIV at the end of 2018. 🔹79% had been diagnosed 🔹62% were receiving treatment 🔹53% had achieved suppression of the HIV virus to the point at which they were at low risk of infecting others.

Malawi #HealthSituationRoom National Training of Trainers officially underway in Salima with representation from all 5 zones, 4 central hospitals & 9 departments/programs in support of national ownership, #accountability & capacity building for increased #datause for action!!!

Allocations has also been made for the constructions of the Military Hospital, Blantyre District Hospital, Balaka Referall Hospital, Mponela Community Hospital, Completion of Phalombe District Hospital and the Cancer Centre in Lilongwe

1.5 billion budgeted for purchase and maintenance of medical equipment in central and district hospitals such as MRI, CT Scan, Anesthetic Machines, ICU Ventilators, HDU monitors and Dialysis Machines. K5.8 billion allocated for the procurement of Ambulances

2019/2020 Budget Highlights; Health Sector K101.0 billion allocated to MoH K25.9 billion allocated for procurement of drugs (K10.6 billion for central hospitals and K15.3 billion for district hospitals)

@WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @DrTedros Immunization has proven the test of time as one of public health’s most cost-effective interventions. It is a central pillar of universal health coverage. It's time for #HealthForAll! bit.ly/2zyDCp7 #VaccinesWork 💪🏽

Vaccines: 💪🏽 reduce child deaths and disease 💪🏽 protect against outbreaks 💪🏽 prevent malnutrition 💪🏽 defend against antimicrobial resistance With vaccines, we are protected together! #VaccinesWork 💪🏽

Vaccine-preventable diseases include: Cervical cancer Cholera Diphtheria Hep B Influenza Japanese encephalitis Measles Meningitis Mumps Pertussis Pneumonia Polio Rabies Rotavirus Rubella Tetanus Typhoid Varicella Yellow Fever #VaccinesWork!

UNAIDS warmly welcomes the appointment of @Winnie_Byanyima as its new Executive Director: bit.ly/2TDsoJS

Check the attached vacancy for Manager for Quality Enhancement, Research and Training at MUST

Teargas has potential to cause severe respiratory distress in people. Save the Children condemns the use of teargas near Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe. Children had to be evacuated from the KMC ward where they were seeking care and support.#Childfriendlypolicing.@ESASavechildren