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Airtel Malawi Joins Blood Donation Drive

By Suleman Chitera Airtel Malawi today participated in a blood donation exercise at the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) in Lilongwe as part of its commitment to supporting life-saving healthcare services in the country.Airtel Reaffirms Commitment to Malawian Football as Mpokera Shines in Historic Top 8 Finale The initiative attracted a strong turnout from Airtel […]

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HRW report to Malawi VP documents attacks on people with albinism, calls for action

By Malawi Freedom Network Human Rights Watch has presented a report to Vice President Dr Jane Ansah that documents continued attacks and violations against persons with albinism in Malawi.Malawi Introduces Mandatory Health Screening at Borders Amid Ebola Concerns The report, set to be launched this Friday in Lilongwe, is based on research conducted in nine […]

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Condom Shortage Forces Some Mangochi Residents to Use Plastic for Protection

By Staff Reporter Mangochi District Hospital has reportedly run out of condoms for the past two weeks, raising concerns among health officials and residents in the lakeshore district. Malawi Voice has learnt from a senior officer at the facility that people seeking condoms, particularly young people, are being turned away due to the shortage.1 Million […]

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Malawi Health Advocates Oppose New 25% Tax on Essential Medicines, Warn of Higher Healthcare Costs

By Suleman Chitera Health rights advocates in Malawi have strongly criticized the government’s decision to introduce a 25 percent tariff on several commonly used medicines, warning that the move could significantly increase healthcare costs and make essential treatment less accessible to vulnerable citizens.A Catholic health care organization to implement mental health project According to the […]

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Malawi Introduces Mandatory Health Screening at Borders Amid Ebola Concerns

By Suleman Chitera Lilongwe, Malawi – The Malawi Government has introduced mandatory health screening for all travellers entering the country through airports and land border posts as part of heightened measures to prevent the spread of Ebola. According to a statement issued by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, all incoming travellers will now […]

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Malawi Children Travel to Israel for Life-Saving Heart Surgeries Following Historic Medical Mission

By Suleman Chitera | Malawi Freedom Network BLANTYRE, Malawi – June 1, 2026 – A group of 10 Malawian children suffering from serious heart conditions has arrived in Israel to receive life-saving cardiac treatment through the humanitarian organization Save a Child’s Heart (SACH), marking a major milestone in growing medical cooperation between Malawi and Israel. […]

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Corruption in Malawi’s Public Hospitals Undermining Health System, Journalists tell Parliament

By Burnett Munthali Investigative journalists in Malawi have told Parliament that corruption in public hospitals is weakening the country’s health system. Their testimony came during a session focused on exposing malpractice and identifying reforms to restore accountability in health facilities.Kalumo to Challenge Corruption Charges in Court, Cites Immunity and ACB Jurisdiction Appearing before Parliament’s health […]

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MAGLA donates K7.8m to Mzuzu-Viphya Lions Club

By Suleman Chitera The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has donated K7.8 million to Mzuzu-Viphya Lions Club, to support the launch of a free screening campaign for eyesight, diabetes and mental health, scheduled for May 30 in Rumphi district. Speaking during the cheque presentation on Thursday, MAGLA’s Director of Finance and Administration Dumbo Muwalo, said […]

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Malawi Engineer Tadala Mtimuni Designing African Solutions for Health, Water and Financial Inclusion

By Suleman Chitera From saving newborn lives to improving clean water access and transforming village banking systems, Malawian biomedical engineer Tadala Mtimuni is emerging as one of Africa’s most promising innovators.Nyamilandu Pledges Ambulance to Improve Emergency Health Care in Chididi Her groundbreaking innovations — including the award-winning Bank Mkhonde digital savings platform, the Infant Life […]