The National AIDS Commission (NAC) has oriented Lilongwe-based social media influencers and content creators on Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and the HIV and AIDS Act. A total of 50 social media influencers attended the session held on 27th August 2026 at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel. It was conducted with funding from the United States Government through...
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NAC’s PrEP TALK TOOK A CENTRE STAGE AT THIS YEAR’S 2026 NATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT; YOUNG PEOPLE DEMANDED ACCESS TO INJECTABLE PREP ACROSS MALAWI
It was not just a youth gathering this year, the 2026 National Youth Summit was a timely and strategic platform to interact with young people on various issues concerning their wellbeing. The summit, themed “Accelerating Progress: Reflecting on Impact, Expanding Prospects for Youth Development in Malawi,” run from 18th to 20th August 2026. It took...
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Sankha Wekha PrEP Campaign hatched to Promote Freedom of choice on the HIV prevention methods
Sankha Wekha PrEP! “My PrEP Choices”, a new national HIV prevention communication initiative has been launched and is aimed at empowering Malawians with the knowledge and freedom to choose the HIV prevention methods that best suit their needs and lifestyles. The Sankha Wekha is providing PrEP as a discreet and effective HIV prevention method for...
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Justices of Appeal and High Court Judges acquainted with knowledge of the HIV And AIDS (Prevention and Management) Act No. 9 of 2018 in Blantyre
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...