It was a time of reflection, sharing experience and drawing possible recommendations and action on how to effectively apply the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Management) Act No. 9 of 2018 in pursuant of justice for people living with HIV whose privacy and rights have been violated. This is the third orientation session for the...
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Malawi Unveils Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection, Lenacapavir as USG Commits to support Malawi for the next three years
The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Health, has officially launched Lenacapavir (LEN), a long-acting injectable HIV prevention medicine. The event to mark the launch was held on Thursday July 2nd 2026, at Area 25 Community Health Centre in the capital city Lilongwe. The launch marks another milestone in the country’s efforts to expand...
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ORIENTATION SESSION FOR JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL AND JUDGES OF THE HIGH COURT ON THE HIV ACT IS UNDERWAY IN BLANTYRE
The third orientation session for Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeal and Judges of the High Court on the HIV And AIDS Prevention and Management ACT # 9 of 2018 is currently underway in Blantyre. The orientation session has been organized by the National AIDS Commission (NAC) in partnership with the Judicial Training Committee....
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AN UPGRADED ART BUILDING FOR CHINSAPO HEALTH CENTRE OPENED IN LILONGWE; LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER ASK COMMUNITIES TO DESIST FROM VANDALISING THE FACILITY
A MK1 billion ART building for Chinsapo Health Centre in Lilongwe has been opened, marking a milestone in Malawi’s HIV and AIDS response. Construction of the renovated facility was funded by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). The two-storey facility will provide ART and other integrated health services to thousands of residents. It was officially opened on...
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Kuzama pa Kalondo Project Stregthens HIV Surveillance Efforts in Malawi
A core group for the Kuzama pa Kalondo (KpK) project which is a national research and surveillance initiative designed to modernize how Malawi monitors and responds to HIV met key stakeholders to assess the progress made in enhancing Malawi’s HIV surveillance systems. The meeting took place on 21st April 2026 at the Public Health Institute...
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MALAWI HOLDS NATIONAL CONSULTATIVE MEETING AHEAD OF THE UNGA JUNE 2026 HIGH-LEVEL MEETING ON HIV AND AIDS IN NEW YORK
The Malawi National Consultation Meeting ahead of the 2026 High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS, was held on May 7th, 2026, at Sunbird Capital hotel in Lilongwe under the theme “Inputs for the Multi-Stakeholder Hearing and Political Declaration.” The meeting was presided by Dr. Dan Namarika, Secretary for the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, and Mr. Chauncey...
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HIV RESPONSE STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR STRONG COLLABORATION IN THE PROVISION OF HIV SERVICES FOR MALAWIANS IN DIASPORA TO AVERT TREATMENT DISRUPTIONS
On Tuesday 17th March 2026, a high-powered delegation from key HIV response stakeholders converged at the round table technical dialogue on HIV prevention and treatment for Malawians in the Diaspora. The discussions were held at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe and aimed to discuss how best to ensure that every citizen, no matter where they...
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MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND APPLIED SCIENCES INTELLECTUALS SPICED UP INTERNATIONAL CONDOM DAY COMMEMORATION EVENT IN BLANTYRE: AS THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE LAMENTS OVER INCREASED CASES OF HIV
If you are in Blantyre, especially Blantyre city then you must take HIV services seriously, HIV remains a burden in Blantyre, we are among the top-list districts registering high cases of HIV. Our city’s prevalence rate stands at 14 percent, and we need not relent in our efforts. That’s the sound warning from the Director...
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Malawi’s Newly instituted Parliamentary Committee on Commissions orientated by the National AIDS Commission
In its quest to improve operations, National AIDS Commission set aside time to engage and orient the newly instituted Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Corporations and State Enterprises. The session which took place on March 2nd, 2026, in Lilongwe centered on the role of the commission in the HIV national response and its mandate as...