By JOSEPH MWALE Nation Publication The Civil Society Advocacy Forum (Csaf) says its analysis of health sector proposals outlined in the manifestos of various political parties has revealed substantial gaps in understanding and commitment to addressing specific needs of the health sector. Csaf, a grouping of more than 80 organisations actively working on health and […]

By Meclina Chirwa This was a key takeaway from the recent Global AIDS Strategy National Consultation Meeting in Lilongwe, organised by UNAIDS. Linly Chewere, Director of the HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Department, representing the Minister of Health, acknowledged progress in reducing new infections and AIDS-related deaths. “Let this Strategy guide our future response, ensuring […]

The Chief Executive Officer of the National AIDS Commission (NAC) Dr. Beatrice Matanje has called for a continued multi-sectoral response to sustain the gains against HIV and AIDS in Malawi. She was speaking on 26th. June 2025 at Crossroads Hotel during a national dialogue organized by a consortium of Civil Society organisations working in the […]

UNAIDS Malawi says we should not only sustain the gains against AIDS but finish what was started. David Chipanta, Malawi’s UNAIDS Country Director made this remark during national dialogue organized by a consortium of civil society organisations working on health advocacy. The meeting whose theme was “sustaining the gains: advancing community led solutions amidst declining […]

By Starphel Sithole The Ministry of Health has assured the public that HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services remain available across Malawi, despite the United States Government policy on foreign aid. The assurance was delivered during a media engagement campaign organized by the Network of Journalists Living with HIV (JONEHA), which focused on addressing the […]