According to the World Health Organisation, the healthcare situation is dire in Malawi at the moment. It is estimated that there are just two doctors and 59 nurses per 100,000 Malawians, and that 65 per cent of nurse vacancies remain unfilled.
There is obviously a serious shortfall in medical skills in the country, with around 59 [...]
Malawi to benefit from newly-trained health surveillance assistants
Highland council invests more than £90,000 in water coolers
Highland council spends more than £90,000 every year on water coolers for offices and schools. Reports showed that a total amount of £91,772 was spent by local authorities on water coolers from 1st July 2009 till 30th June 2010. This amount includes buying, renting and maintenance cost.
These water coolers are supplied to the properties including Inverness [...]
