Tag: AIDS

Youth in Agriculture for Economic Development (YAED) says there is need to make youth-friendly health services available to young people in various communities in Chiradzuru district, so to enable them access the services, and make good choices in as far as sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is concerned. The organization's Director of Programs Happy...

Poverty is defined as the state of being poor. This is the state of having little or no money and few or no materials possessions. But why and how is Malawi poor? Are Malawians themselves poor or it is the country which is poor? Well, I guess both of these arguments are right. Both...

Colourful condoms We’ve all got lots to learn. If you’re wanting some guidance or advice about contraceptives, and you live in Lilongwe we suggest making contact with one of these four places. PSI Malawi PSI Malawi launched in 1994 with the introduction of its Chishango male...

Contraceptive Pills Young people can safely use a variety of contraceptive methods, examples of which include; the pill, male and female condom, the intrauterine device (IUD), injectable, implants, female sterilisation, male sterilisation etc. Nearly 90% of 15-19-year olds approve of contraception however many of those sexually active are not using...

HIV Patients lying on Kamuza Central Hospital floor Lilongwe, Malawi The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe And The Government Of Malawi marked World AIDS Day with the Launch of HIV Oral Self Testing. The event in Jenda also served as the launching of the HIV oral self testing national testing guidelines - a critical new tool to...

Banja La Mtsogolo 1 Million people are living with HIV. 9.6% of the adult population between the ages of 15 and 49 have HIV. 57 Years old is the male life expectancy, this is attributed to HIV as the cause. 60 Years old is the female life expectancy, this is attributed to HIV as the cause. 70% of people...