A new serological study from the University of Liverpool, published in PLOS Global Public Health, reveals that COVID-19 immunity fades rapidly after infection among Malawians. The research, which analysed over 15,000 antibody measurements from unvaccinated participants in Lilongwe and Karonga, mapped previously undocumented waves of the virus. The findings highlight frequent reinfections driven by a rapid decline in antibodies, according to Bioengineer.
In commemoration of World Mental Health Day, government officials have urged the public to prioritise mental well-being and seek timely care. According to Malawi24, Deputy Minister of Health Charles Chilambula visited Zomba Mental Hospital, where he commended healthcare workers and warned against delayed treatment. He specifically encouraged men to discuss their struggles openly and seek professional support to prevent suicide.
Meanwhile, SPARC Systems has donated K100 million to Beit-CURE Children's Hospital to support corrective surgeries. The financial contribution aims to provide medical procedures for 256 children with treatable physical disabilities who are currently on the facility's surgical waiting list, Malawi24 reports.