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Influencers, misinformation and aid cuts: the fight to halt polio in Malawi

A huge vaccination drive has been launched after the country’s first outbreak in years of the paralysing disease. But the battle to wipe out the virus is struggling elsewhere, so how can it be eradicated?

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Malawi presidential elections: Who is running and what’s at stake?

The small African country is still reeling from the fallout of last year’s region-wide drought that devastated harvests.

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A friend killed, and inquiries shelved: life fighting the stigma of albinism in Malawi

People with albinism are often attacked and even killed for body parts. As elections approach, activist Tonney Mkwapatira fears the situation may get worse

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Malawian journalist arrested over article accusing businessman of corruption

Rights groups condemn arrest of Macmillan Mhone, who was charged with ‘publication of news likely to cause fear and alarm’

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The Scottish and Malawi universities teaming up to tackle public health

Malawi’s Kamuzu University’s new clinical research partnership with the University of Glasgow will see experts from each country sharing knowledge on cardiovascular disease, vaccines and more

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‘Very thin budget’: Forex shortage triggers cost-of-living crisis in Malawi

Malawi says its forex reserves are ‘nearly empty’. Its citizens say their pockets are emptying, too.

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Deaf councillor hails move for British Sign Language option in South Lanarkshire high schools

Calderside Academy in Blantyre will pilot British Sign Language as a language option this August when the schools return from their summer break

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Humza Yousaf to join SNP activists on monthly Day of Action

HUMZA Yousaf will today (Saturday) be joining activists in Blantyre on a party Day of Action.

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American living in Scotland has viewers in stitches with hilarious Blantyre review

American Mark Cole has had TikTok users in stitches with his hilarious reviews of Lanarkshire towns. His latest trip around Blantyre could be one of the best having attracted over 26,000 views.

Glasgow Live

The scenic farm shop and restaurant not far from Glasgow with epic wagyu steaks

The country café and farm shop which lies just off the M74 at Blantyre has been described as a "hidden gem" that is "worth the diversion" for its incredible wagyu steaks.

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire school pays tribute to 'outstanding' teacher as she is laid to rest

A funeral service was held for Deborah Coulter at St Joseph's Church in Blantyre on Monday morning.

Daily Record

Search for missing NHS worker who may be driving silver car

Edward Flynn was last seen in the Auchinraith Road area of Blantyre at roughly 9.20pm yesterday.

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Fears for missing Lanarkshire dad in 'vulnerable state' as family plead for help to bring him home

Edward Flynn was last seen in the Auchinraith Road area of Blantyre last night and his family say he didn't show up for work this morning - if you can help call police immediately.

Glasgow Live

Police in Lanarkshire appeal for information in bid to trace missing Blantyre man

Edward Flynn was last seen around 9.20pm on Tuesday, June 6, in the Auchinraith Road area

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Blantyre bakery business's one-day offer of delicious bundles for a penny

Cakes by Rebecca has teamed up with home delivery platform Snappy Shopper

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Blantyre man creates football team to help pals open up about mental health

Alan Dunsmore, 24, started Blantyre United in between lockdowns to help his friends cope with their mental health after they were forced off the pitch due to the pandemic.

Daily Record

WATCH: Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi surprises Lanarkshire teenager with birthday message

The chart-topper, who recently claimed his fifth UK number one single, sent out a special video to 15-year-old Erin Brown from Blantyre.

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Author hopes to teach kids all about Blantyre with town's first children's book

Zoe Dargue's tale follows a stray cat named Brae on a magical journey of discovery throughout Blantyre's past and present

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How Tropical Cyclone Freddy became one of the most energetic, long-lasting storms on record

The record-breaking cyclone that formed off the Western Australian coast is among the most energetic ever recorded. Did climate change play a part?

Reuters

Cyclone Freddy teaches deadly lessons on storm warnings, city sprawl

By Frank Phiri, Manuel Mucari and Carien du Plessis

Reuters

Malawians fear storm Freddy could make deadliest cholera outbreak worse

Despite her fears, Fyness Afiki joined other women drawing dirty water from a well in Malawi's second-biggest city Blantyre, which is still reeling from the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Freddy.

Reuters

Malawians search for relatives buried under the mud as death toll jumps

In Malawi, where floods swept away entire villages this month after a storm tore through its southern districts, police officers and soldiers on Friday dug for victims buried under the mud and rocks as the death toll rose sharply.

Radio France Internationale

Death toll in Malawi climbs as citizens clean up after cyclone Freddy

The death toll in Malawi from Cyclone Freddy has risen to 326, the country's president said late Thursday, bringing the total number of victims across southern Africa to more than 400 since February.

Al Jazeera

‘Feels like a nightmare’: Cyclone Freddy survivors weep in Malawi

The storm, likely the longest lasting in southern hemisphere, has killed hundreds and displaced hundreds of thousands.

WEKU

Cyclone Freddy wrecks Malawi and Mozambique, killing more than 200 people

Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by heavy rains that triggered floods and mudslides in southern Africa. The death toll is expected to rise.

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