AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSpinal Care & Inclusion: In Lilongwe, the Spinal Injuries Association of Malawi wrapped up a five-day peer-support training for people newly living with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers, focusing on independent living, mobility transfers, and managing pressure sores. Austerity Hits Governance: Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has asked Parliament to review commissioners’ benefits after austerity and rising costs eroded last year’s conditions of service, including reduced fuel and travel entitlements and weaker housing support. Retail Smarter Spending: Market Forum Ltd launched a real-time shop price comparison platform (market-forummw.com) to help consumers cut costs as prices keep shifting. Tourism Push in the Region: Malawi and Zambia agreed to deepen tourism cooperation, including joint destination marketing and cross-border tourism products, via a Joint Technical Committee. Ebola Readiness: Malawi continues to step up Ebola preparedness as cases rise in DRC and Uganda, with stronger screening and trained health teams. Health Crisis Spotlight: Dedza Hospital reported a fatal nursery power failure linked to load-shedding and backup system failures, raising urgent questions about hospital resilience.
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