“…In 2015, Malawi was also affected by floods with close to 230,000 people were in IDP centres with an estimated 26,000 IDPs located outside centres/in hard to reach areas. The same districts, Nsanje, Chikwawa, Phalombe and Zomba were the most affected. …”
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“…In spite of the high incidence of infertility in Africa, there has been little or no specific interventions and programmatic efforts since many African countries have concomitantly high rates of fertility. …”
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“…This was a quantitative retrospective cohort study and Presence of hypertensive (exposure) was assessed retrospectively from medical records of mothers who visited the obstetric ward in Adigrat General Hospital, Tigray regional state, northern Ethiopia from January 1 2017- December 30 2019. …”
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“…And it has been estimated to rise in 2010. The rising growth rate reflects a current fertility rate of 5.59 which is one of the highest in Africa (Malawi Government index mundi, 2010). …”
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“…Since the initiation of PQI/RH, there has been progress in some of the departments while other departments have shown no progress at all. The study wanted to establish factors that are hindering progress to achieve quality performance in labour and postnatal wards at Q.E.C.H. …”
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“…Background: Acute respiratory tract infection (ARI) in under five children has been the major cause of morbidity and mortality since 1960's worldwide, developing countries contributing 70% to the burden. 80% of children suffering from ARI in Malawi are taken late to health facilities. WHO (2002) estimates show that seeking prompt and appropriate care could reduce child deaths due to ARI by 20%.Health education programs can be effective when designed to take account the prevailing knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers of under five children with ARI. …”
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“…With Tropical Cyclone Freddy gone, DCCMS indicates that normal rainy season weather conditions will now be experienced. On 13th March, a state of disaster was declared in the 14 districts that were severely affected by the cyclone. …”
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“…Over 1.2 million people in 29 districts were provided safe water and infection prevention and control (IPC) supplies. …”
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“…The results will be used to identify the factors that will be dealt with accordingly to encourage utilization of Vasectomy as a method of family planning which proved to be safe, easiest and have less complications so that the alarming fertility rate which is at 6.0 children per woman is reduced to control the increasing population growth and that maternal death and complications are due to multiple deliveries is controlled. …”
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“…This research therefore wanted to find out Health surveillance assistant's knowledge and management of immunization adverse effects. …”
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“…The campaign is in line with the national goal of ensuring that all people in Malawi practice safe hygiene as outlined in the Health Sector Strategic Plan (2011 – 2016) and the National Sanitation Policy. …”
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“…Nationally, most married women 30% (4839) use Depo Provera with a high discontinuation rate of 41%, while 12% (1936) use Implants and 1 % (161) IUD, with a discontinuation rate of 8% for both. …”
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“…A letter to seek permission to conduct this research was sent to Kamuzu College of Nursing Research Committee and the village Head man. …”
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“…Though hypertension is fully treatable and controllable, it seems social factors have contributed to high prevalence of this condition leading to high morbidity and high mortality rates. One of the most striking limitations to reduction of the prevalence rate is treatment noncompliance that comes due to different factors. …”
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“…In Malawi the maternal mortality rate is 984 per 100,000 live births (MDHS 2004) despite the safe motherhood initiatives. …”
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“…However, the country continues to face challenges posed by population dynamics such as high fertility and mortality rates, high child dependency burden, unemployment, and environmental degradation. …”
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“…Although the retention rate of HIV infected people in Tanzania has increased slowly from 39.4% to 54.5% from 2008 to 2016, there remains some challenges in achieving optimal rates. …”
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“…The sample size of 1 0 has been chosen because it is the appropriate number in qualitative study since the researcher wants to obtain rich information from the subjects. …”
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