
For over two years now, the world has been overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic that, apart from claiming millions of lives, has also disturbed the general social attitude and conduct among humankind.Now, while Malawi - a small, land-linked Southern African nation - was still grappling with the effects of the pandemic, a fresh public health problem also emerged - Scabies.In this, our first episode, we engage Timothy Tsoka of Makhetha in Blantyre who shares his knowledge, or lack thereof, and fears regarding the ugly and irritating skin disease.