Service related factors contributing to maternal mortality in hospitals of Malawi

The study concluded that materal mortality was was high with a rate of 193/100;000 live births. Although many causes are preventable; many mothers continue to deliver at home and only come to a health facility when problems have developed. This may be a reflection of the low levels of literacy of mothers and fathers. There is need for adequate trained personnel in this area and improved transport and telecommunication links between health facilities

Oral health knowledge; attitudes; practices and oral health status in Mchinji: final report

Recommendations include the formulation of a National Oral Health Plan and embarking on major preventative programmes in the community through existing facilities and by appropriate training of serving health personnel