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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LAUNCH OF LONG-ACTING INJECTABLE Pre-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS -LENACAPAVIR IN MALAWI
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United Nations High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS ends with strong support for a bold Political Declaration for ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
A two-day United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on HIV and AIDS has been concluded on a high note in New York. Majority of Member States have adopted a new Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS with strong support. The declaration reaffirms global commitment to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and sets...
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MALAWI ATTENDS UN HIGH-LEVEL MEETING ON HIV AND AIDS IN NEW YORK
Malawi is participating in the 2026 United Nations High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS currently taking place in New York from June 22 to 23 2026. During the conference, world leaders, policymakers and partners are expected to adopt a new Political Declaration aimed at accelerating efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by...
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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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OXFAM launches CHOICE Project to Strengthen Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services in Malawi
OXFAM Malawi recently launched a project aimed at improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) among vulnerable communities in Malawi.The official launch of the Comprehensive Health Options through Innovative Community Engagement (CHOICE) Project took place on 24th April 2026 at Sinthano Ground in Traditional Authority Kalembo in Balaka district. The event brought together Government...
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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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MALAWI HIV AND AIDS PARTNERSHIP FORUM UNDERSCORES THE NEED TO INTEGRATE HIV AND OTHER PUBLIC HEATH THREATS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY ESPECIALLY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
The 72nd meeting of the Malawi HIV and AIDS Partnership Forum (MPF) was held on March 19th, 2026, at Sunbird Capital hotel in Lilongwe. The meeting ended on a high note with a handful of recommendations and considerations to be implemented to improve delivery service. Among the recommendations, the MPF executive members agreed to continue...