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malawi

Malawi's Bold Move: Tourists to Pay in Dollars to Boost Reserves

November 21, 2025

Malawi is taking a bold step to boost its foreign reserves. The country has decided that tourists must pay for hotel stays using dollars, euros, or other strong currencies. This is a big change, and it's all about getting more hard cash into the country. The finance minister shared this news. He ex

health

Low-Cost Labor Monitoring: A New Hope for Malawi

May 17, 2025

In Malawi, keeping track of uterine contractions during labor is crucial for the health of both mothers and babies. However, doing this in places with limited resources can be tough. A recent study focused on testing a new, budget-friendly external tocodynamometer. This device was created to potenti

health

Snails in the Shire: A New Discovery

February 17, 2025

In the heart of Southern Malawi, a significant discovery has been made. Researchers have found a type of snail, Biomphalaria pfeifferi, in the Lower Shire Valley. This isn't just any snail; it's a key player in the spread of intestinal schistosomiasis, a disease that causes a lot of suffering in Afr

health

Boosting Male Circumcision: A New Look at Education, Tracing, and Transport

January 25, 2025

Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is still a hurdle in many places. To increase VMMC, creative ways are needed. A study in Malawi looked at three strategies: intensive health education, SMS/phone tracing, and transport reimbursement. The study wanted to know if these methods were acceptable

politics

Malawi's LGBT Policy: A Flip-Flop Story

January 11, 2025

Malawi's approach to LGBT rights has been a bit of a rollercoaster. It all started in 2009 when a gay couple had their wedding celebration, and suddenly, they found themselves on the wrong side of the law. Malawi's Penal Code was the basis for this criminalization. In 2010, the country even added a

education

Unlocking the Power of Personalized Learning

September 24, 2024

The world is facing a crisis in education, with learning plummeting across the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic and even before that. Despite the challenges, some countries have found innovative solutions to improve education. One such approach is technology-assisted learning, which has shown rema