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Thengo Kavinya

I am a Communication Specialist with a BA in Journalism from UNIMA- Polytechnic. I also possess a Certificate in Desktop Publishing Certificate obtained from the same institution. I have excellent communications skills in writing as well as documentation skills which includes development of information displays.
I also have extensive knowledge of online and social media outreach and campaigns and have a proven track record of organizing media interviews for senior management
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Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on distribution of condoms in primary and secondary schools: is it proper for government to enhance condom distribution exercise in schools?

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2011

The issue of sex education has long been a controversial one. The two basic types of sex educatio... more The issue of sex education has long been a controversial one. The two basic types of sex education in the Malawi are abstinence-only and comprehensive. While comprehensive education advocates abstinence as the primary defence against unwanted pregnancy sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS it also addresses the inevitability that some adolescents have or will engage in sexual behaviour. Providing information about contraception and how to have "safer" sex is an integral part of comprehensive sex education. Providing condoms in schools is a much debated aspect of some comprehensive programs. In contrast abstinence-only programs discuss abstinence or refraining from sex until marriage as the only guarantee of protection from the growing epidemics of teenage pregnancy STDs and HIV/AIDS. Some schools and parents are afraid to give students condoms out of fear that it will push them to engage in sex before they are ready. Condoms play a key role in preventing HIV in...

Research paper thumbnail of Background on the Termination of Pregnancy Bill Debate in Malawi

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of 067_MMJ_29_1_TOP%20Bill%20Background_170418.pdf

Research paper thumbnail of Conference Report: Research in Malawi and its contribution to global science

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Profile Interview: Dr Lucinda Manda-Taylor: "A good leader should be passionate because leadership is not simply about having a position

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of A Deeper Look

Malawi Medical Journal, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on the improvement of the health system in the country: Is the government suceeding in improving the health system in the country?

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Dec 1, 2010

... country. Innocent Gondwe Graphic designer Yes. ... guardians. Isaac Phiri Garden Boy I would ... more ... country. Innocent Gondwe Graphic designer Yes. ... guardians. Isaac Phiri Garden Boy I would say the initiative is there but very slow. It seems there are still some people up there who would not to see quality care in our hospitals. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on government's achievements in the health sector: Is the government achieving adequate improvement in the health sector?

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Dec 1, 2008

... Emmanuel Phiri Mechanic No, the improvement is not there because the services in the health s... more ... Emmanuel Phiri Mechanic No, the improvement is not there because the services in the health sector are not there for every citizen. ... Madalo Nyirenda Secretary I think the government is doing all its best to improve health care in the country not only in hospitals but also in other ...

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on abortion as a viable way of improving reproductive health: Would the lifting of restrictive abortion laws help to improve the reproductive health care for women in Malawi?

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Dec 1, 2009

... Agness Phiri Housewife No. ... So I think that the laws should still be there to deny people ... more ... Agness Phiri Housewife No. ... So I think that the laws should still be there to deny people who would want to take away innocent lives of unborn children just to satisfy themselves because I think any anborn chid has rights just like any other individual. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on abortion as a viable way of improving reproductive health: Is the liberating of abortion laws a way out to reduce maternal deaths?

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Dec 1, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on distribution of condoms in primary and secondary schools: Is it proper for government to enhance condom distribution exercise in schools?

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Mar 1, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on Continuing Professional Development: (Is the development of professional competencies for medical personnel careers a necessary step in the improvement of quality medical services in the country?)

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Mar 1, 2008

Page 1. Malawi Medical Journal; 20(1):30 March 2008 Opinions on Continuing Professional Developme... more Page 1. Malawi Medical Journal; 20(1):30 March 2008 Opinions on Continuing Professional Development (Is the development of professional competencies for medical personnel careers a necessary step in the improvement ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Deeper Look - looking into the lives of people and projects that are making a difference in Malawi

Malawi Medical Journal, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of This speciality is for all people who want to help others without strings attached"…

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Jun 1, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of I believe I have strengths in mentoring others, especially the younger colleagues. My network of contacts helps strengthen the education and training environment

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Mar 1, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Dr. Arox Kamng'ona a Research Scientist talks to Thengo Kavinya about his career

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of We are trying hard to equip students with necessary skills so that they easily manage the clinical conditions in the country

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on the improvement of the health system in the country: Is the government suceeding in improving the health system in the country?

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2010

... country. Innocent Gondwe Graphic designer Yes. ... guardians. Isaac Phiri Garden Boy I would ... more ... country. Innocent Gondwe Graphic designer Yes. ... guardians. Isaac Phiri Garden Boy I would say the initiative is there but very slow. It seems there are still some people up there who would not to see quality care in our hospitals. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Medical Rights Watch promoting safe health care for both patients and practitioners

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on medical ethics. Do you think doctors are practising compassionate medical ethics?

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on distribution of condoms in primary and secondary schools: is it proper for government to enhance condom distribution exercise in schools?

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2011

The issue of sex education has long been a controversial one. The two basic types of sex educatio... more The issue of sex education has long been a controversial one. The two basic types of sex education in the Malawi are abstinence-only and comprehensive. While comprehensive education advocates abstinence as the primary defence against unwanted pregnancy sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS it also addresses the inevitability that some adolescents have or will engage in sexual behaviour. Providing information about contraception and how to have "safer" sex is an integral part of comprehensive sex education. Providing condoms in schools is a much debated aspect of some comprehensive programs. In contrast abstinence-only programs discuss abstinence or refraining from sex until marriage as the only guarantee of protection from the growing epidemics of teenage pregnancy STDs and HIV/AIDS. Some schools and parents are afraid to give students condoms out of fear that it will push them to engage in sex before they are ready. Condoms play a key role in preventing HIV in...

Research paper thumbnail of Background on the Termination of Pregnancy Bill Debate in Malawi

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of 067_MMJ_29_1_TOP%20Bill%20Background_170418.pdf

Research paper thumbnail of Conference Report: Research in Malawi and its contribution to global science

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Profile Interview: Dr Lucinda Manda-Taylor: "A good leader should be passionate because leadership is not simply about having a position

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of A Deeper Look

Malawi Medical Journal, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on the improvement of the health system in the country: Is the government suceeding in improving the health system in the country?

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Dec 1, 2010

... country. Innocent Gondwe Graphic designer Yes. ... guardians. Isaac Phiri Garden Boy I would ... more ... country. Innocent Gondwe Graphic designer Yes. ... guardians. Isaac Phiri Garden Boy I would say the initiative is there but very slow. It seems there are still some people up there who would not to see quality care in our hospitals. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on government's achievements in the health sector: Is the government achieving adequate improvement in the health sector?

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Dec 1, 2008

... Emmanuel Phiri Mechanic No, the improvement is not there because the services in the health s... more ... Emmanuel Phiri Mechanic No, the improvement is not there because the services in the health sector are not there for every citizen. ... Madalo Nyirenda Secretary I think the government is doing all its best to improve health care in the country not only in hospitals but also in other ...

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on abortion as a viable way of improving reproductive health: Would the lifting of restrictive abortion laws help to improve the reproductive health care for women in Malawi?

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Dec 1, 2009

... Agness Phiri Housewife No. ... So I think that the laws should still be there to deny people ... more ... Agness Phiri Housewife No. ... So I think that the laws should still be there to deny people who would want to take away innocent lives of unborn children just to satisfy themselves because I think any anborn chid has rights just like any other individual. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on abortion as a viable way of improving reproductive health: Is the liberating of abortion laws a way out to reduce maternal deaths?

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Dec 1, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on distribution of condoms in primary and secondary schools: Is it proper for government to enhance condom distribution exercise in schools?

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Mar 1, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on Continuing Professional Development: (Is the development of professional competencies for medical personnel careers a necessary step in the improvement of quality medical services in the country?)

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Mar 1, 2008

Page 1. Malawi Medical Journal; 20(1):30 March 2008 Opinions on Continuing Professional Developme... more Page 1. Malawi Medical Journal; 20(1):30 March 2008 Opinions on Continuing Professional Development (Is the development of professional competencies for medical personnel careers a necessary step in the improvement ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Deeper Look - looking into the lives of people and projects that are making a difference in Malawi

Malawi Medical Journal, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of This speciality is for all people who want to help others without strings attached"…

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Jun 1, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of I believe I have strengths in mentoring others, especially the younger colleagues. My network of contacts helps strengthen the education and training environment

Malawi Medical Journal the Journal of Medical Association of Malawi, Mar 1, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Dr. Arox Kamng'ona a Research Scientist talks to Thengo Kavinya about his career

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of We are trying hard to equip students with necessary skills so that they easily manage the clinical conditions in the country

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on the improvement of the health system in the country: Is the government suceeding in improving the health system in the country?

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2010

... country. Innocent Gondwe Graphic designer Yes. ... guardians. Isaac Phiri Garden Boy I would ... more ... country. Innocent Gondwe Graphic designer Yes. ... guardians. Isaac Phiri Garden Boy I would say the initiative is there but very slow. It seems there are still some people up there who would not to see quality care in our hospitals. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Medical Rights Watch promoting safe health care for both patients and practitioners

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Opinions on medical ethics. Do you think doctors are practising compassionate medical ethics?

Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi, 2008

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