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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi | Aug 20, 2024

World Health Organization (WHO) Malawi donates essential malnutrition and Malaria supplies amid El-Nino crisis

PEDSAM Kits are meticulously designed to provide essential supplies necessary for the effective treatment and care of children suffering from malnutrition, as well as malaria

WHO Malawi, officially handed over 48 sets of Pediatric Severe Acute Malnutrition kits worth MK62,230,980.00 to the Ministry of Health. These kits represent a crucial contribution to Malawi's healthcare system, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by pediatric severe acute malnutrition (SAM). The PEDSAM Kits are meticulously designed to provide…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi | Aug 07, 2024

Emergency Medical Team rescues Nkhotakota

From the Nkhotakota District Hospital analysis, six health facilities were affected in terms of capacity and medical supplies

It was a regular day in Mwansambo Village, Dwangwa Nkhotakota. Che Wisiki walked in the rain drizzles with his wife Patuma to their home, satisfied they had done enough to guarantee higher yields in the cropping season. Little did they know that these rain drizzles heralding hope would turn into…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi | Aug 07, 2024

Malawi Identifies 118 Traditional Areas as priority Areas for Multisectoral Interventions (PAMI) for Cholera

Malawi is vulnerable to cholera due to poor WASH the situation which is worsened by frequent weather events, such as cyclones, storms, floods, landslides, and droughts

Malawi has been experiencing frequent cholera outbreaks since it reported the first case in 1973. The most significant outbreaks occurred in the cholera seasons of 1998/1999 and 2001/2002. The worst outbreak occurred recently in 2022/2023 with 53,020 cases and 1,586 deaths (3%CFR). These outbreaks have been common around lake Chilwa…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi | Aug 07, 2024

“A Triumph of Dedication: Eradicating Polio in Malawi”

Malawi's triumph over polio stands as a testament to dedication—a beacon of hope for global health

In February 2022, a single case of Wild Polio Virus 1 sent shockwaves in Malawi, a case of a 14-year-old child in Ndirande, Blantyre changing the focus from under 5 routine immunization at birth to children aged 0-15 group as a target to combat the outbreak. The virus was genetically…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi | Apr 11, 2024

Malawi curbs cholera through enhanced outbreak control

Through the work of community health volunteers, active search finding of acute watery diarrhoea cases enables health workers implement targeted measures to prevent infection spread

Although Malawi continues to record only sporadic cholera cases, with just an average of 10 cases a week as of January 2024 compared with close to 700 cases per week at the peak of the outbreak in January 2023 – infection control measures are being applied rigorously to further curb…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi | Nov 16, 2023

Malawi ‘s ratification of World Health Organization's (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control comes into effect

The Convention, which Malawi ratified in August 2023, is a crucial international treaty designed to address the severe public health risks associated with tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke

Today the Government of Malawi’s ratification of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) came into effect. With this historic decision, Malawi joins a community of 182 other Parties to the Convention, affirming the country’s high-level political commitment to combatting the global tobacco epidemic and prioritizing…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi | Nov 07, 2023

Malawi Takes Bold Steps to Combat Cholera Through Multisectoral Strategy

Dr Fred Kapaya, a cholera expert from World Health Organization African Regional Office (AFRO) supports Member States in the region with cholera preparedness and response

Malawi is the first country in Africa to utilize the recently updated Global Task Force for Cholera Control tool to identify priority areas for multi-sectoral interventions (PAMIs, also called hotspots) for cholera control. A timely approach as the country embarks on a roadmap to develop a multi-sectoral cholera control strategy.…

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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi | Oct 04, 2023

Malawi undergoing National Cholera Outbreak Review

Director of Water Supply Services in the Ministry of Sanitation says the burden of public health emergencies continue to overstrain the capacity of response in resources and partner support

The Ministry of Health has convened a National After-Action Review AAR meeting to reflect on the response to the recent Cholera outbreak. The aim of the review is to share lessons, challenges, and document best practices to improve public health emergency response. Speaking at the opening, WHO Country Representative Dr…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi | Sep 17, 2023

Malawi: Phase 2 polio campaign- a timely intervention

This second round of polio vaccine underscores the impact this case has made in driving collective efforts and commitment towards protecting all children

Malawi is running a second phase of a national polio vaccination campaign targeting over 9.5 million children below the age of 15 years in all districts of Malawi running from 13th to 16th September. Immunizing all children including those that previously received in the past. According to WHO’s Dr Boston…

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- Flashbacks: Cholera- a battle well fought together
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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Malawi | Aug 30, 2023

Flashbacks: Cholera- a battle well fought together

Key output from the local leader’s engagement meetings was the development of multisectoral community action plans to end cholera in their communities

In line with the President of Malawi’s launch of “Tithetse kolera campaign”, RCCE integrated community-based interventions designed by Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) to reduce cholera cases and deaths in the communities. “WHO appreciates government’s efforts to contain the outbreak and we will continue…