Nkhotakota, C, Malawi

Caught in a trap: DNA contamination in tsetse xenomonitoring can lead to over-estimates of Trypanosoma brucei infection

Author summary Tsetse flies (Glossina sp.) are vectors of Trypanosoma brucei parasites that cause human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness. As part of disease surveillance, tsetse can be captured in traps and checked for parasite presenc…

2024-08-12 14:00

Rumphi DHO pilots integration of health services - Malawi Broadcasting Corporation

Director of Health and Social Services for Rumphi, Dr Arnold Jumbe, says the integration of health services in some facilities in the district will improve healthcare provision and life expectancy, as some ailments will be discovered and treated in time befor…

2024-07-27 15:37