Lilongwe Handling Company Limited has suspended all medical facilities which assist the employees of LIHACO with immediate effect, attributed to the coronavirus pandemic which has affected the firm’s business.

The notice, signed by the company’s Human Resources and Administration Manager, states that all employees have been notified that their medical scheme (including their dependents) has been suspended. “Any exemption to this instruction shall be authorized by the undersigned.” said the notice.

“Any exemption to this instruction shall be authorized by the undersigned.” says the notice. Meanwhile, as a national lockdown is days away, companies may suffer as business will be on a standstill, which may see employees being laid off or have their salaries cut.