National AIDS Commission

World AIDS Day
2023-12-01

Joint Annual Review (JAR)
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-08
The Joint Annual Review (JAR) is conducted yearly with an objective of assessing the performance of the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) in the previous Financial Year (FY). The annual review also presents an opportunity for all major stakeholders in the response to devise mechanisms for improved performance while addressing existing challenges and bottlenecks. The JAR brings together development partners, members of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), local and international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the academia, traditional leaders, Faith sector, and representatives of various Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The 2024 JAR which will assess performance for FY2023/2024 will be held on 28 and 29 August 2024.

World AIDS Day
2024-12-01 | Crossroads Hotel Lilongwe, Lilongwe, Malawi
World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1st, this is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the HIV/AIDS pandemic, commemorating those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses, and showing support for people living with HIV/AIDS. The event was established in 1988, World AIDS Day serves as an opportunity to unite communities worldwide in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to challenge stigma and discrimination, and to advocate for access to treatment, prevention, and support services. Through educational campaigns, fundraising events, and public health initiatives, World AIDS Day aims to empower individuals, encourage dialogue, and promote actions that contribute to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Malawi National AIDS Commission supports this event annually and is commemorated at a select location each year anywhere in the country.

Worldwide Candle Lighting Day
2024-12-08
Worldwide Candle Lighting Day is a day of remembrance for families who have lost children. This event is held annually, it’s a chance for people around the world to come together in memory of their loved ones, with many lighting candles at 7:00 pm local time.

World AIDS Day
2025-12-01
World AIDS Day, observed every December 1st, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the HIV/AIDS pandemic, honoring those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses, and supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Established in 1988, the day unites communities worldwide to combat HIV/AIDS, challenge stigma and discrimination, and advocate for access to treatment, prevention, and support services. Through educational campaigns, fundraising events, and public health initiatives, World AIDS Day empowers individuals, fosters dialogue, and promotes actions to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. National AIDS Commission, Malawi, actively supports this event each year, commemorating it at a chosen location across the country.

Worldwide Candle Lighting Day
2025-12-14
Worldwide Candle Lighting Day is an annual day of remembrance for families who have lost children. Held on the second Sunday of December, it brings people together globally to honor their loved ones, with many lighting candles at 7:00 pm local time as a symbol of unity and memory.
