Members of Parliament are pushing for abortion law reform, while a parliamentary committee is pressing the government for an expanded national health budget, according to the April 9 edition of The Daily Times. Meanwhile, new research published in the Malawi Medical Journal on April 9 highlights ongoing challenges in health technology, detailing the key factors that influence the adoption and use of digital health systems among medical workers across the country.
In an update to previous coverage of mobile health services in rural Nsanje, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance reported on April 10 that fortnightly mobile clinics in the East Bank area are successfully identifying and vaccinating previously unimmunised children. The outreach program saves families a 16-kilometre journey and provides antenatal care, nutrition monitoring, and HIV testing. Additionally, providing an update on the newly established surgical center in Salima District, Direct Relief announced on April 9 that the Pothawira community organisation facility is being equipped with four operating rooms and a blood bank to address maternal mortality and emergency caesarean sections.