WHOMalawi

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@WHOMalawi handed over Ebola VHF kits and Cholera IPC supplies to @health_malawi , strengthening preparedness, protecting frontline health workers and enhancing response capacity.

A proactive step to keep communities safe. 🇲🇼
#HealthSecurity

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The #Polio #Vaccination Campaign is back! From 16–19 June 2026, children across #Malawi can receive life-saving protection against polio.

💧 Just 2 drops can make a difference.

Spread the word. Tell a friend to tell a friend!

 #EndPolioNow #PolioFree #HealthForAll

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#OneDropOfHumanity #donateblood #savelives #WorldBloodDonorDay #HealthForAll

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Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay

A single blood donation can help save lives, support emergency care, and ensure that patients receive the treatment they need.

If eligible, consider donating blood and encourage others to do the same.

#OneDropOfHumanity #SaveLives #HealthForAll

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Preparedness is first line defense against #outbreaks. @WHOMalawi Rep, Dr Charles Njuguna, visited Mzuzu Central Hospital to assess Ebola preparedness, touring the laboratory, isolation centre, pharmacy and key #emergencyresponse pillars.

#EbolaPreparedness #HealthSecurity

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Giving blood is an Act of love. #OneDropOfHumanity #WorldBloodDonorDay

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Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay!

A single blood donation can help save lives, support emergency care, and ensure that patients receive the treatment they need.

If you are eligible, consider donating blood and encourage others to do the same. Lets save lives.

#OneDropOfHumanity

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@mbtsmalawi Board Chair Dr. Grace Chiudzu revealed that blood collection has grown from about 5,000 units in 2004 to 107,000 units in 2025/26.

"Every unit of donated blood is hope, healing and another chance at life."More than 200,000 donors are now registered nationwide.

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We lead by example.

@health_malawi and Sanitation Hon Madalitso Baloyi donated blood today alongside @WHOMalawi staff and many others. So can you. Donate blood. Save lives. #heroes

A single drop of humanity is all it takes.
#HealthForAll

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Minister Baloyi highlighted #Malawi's growing need for safe blood.

"🇲🇼 requires 150,000 units of blood annually, and safe blood can only come from healthy individuals willing to donate."

She applauded young people aged 16–25, who contribute over 80% of blood collected by MBTS

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@WHOMalawi Rep @Njugunach commended🇲🇼's progress in voluntary blood donation, strengthening blood transfusion services.

"While blood donation rates are improving across #Africa, significant gaps between demand & supply remain, threatening efforts to save lives & achieve equity.

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Minister of Health and Sanitation Hon. Madalitso Baloyi, MP, led by example by donating blood and calling on more Malawians to become regular voluntary donors.

"Blood donors are our nation's silent heroes."

#WorldBloodDonorDay #GiveBloodSaveLives

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@WHOMalawi joined @health_malawi partners, healthcare workers, students and voluntary blood donors in #Mzuzu to commemorate #WorldBloodDonorDay.

Themed "One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives," we celebrated the heroes whose donations save thousands of lives every year.

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At @WHOMalawi we walk the talk. Donate blood today. #GiveBloodSaveLife #WorldBloodDonorDay #Malawi

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Today, we celebrate all #BloodDonors in #Malawi.

#SafeBlood saves lives and can only come from voluntary donors. Every donation is a powerful act of solidarity, compassion, and hope.

#GiveBlood today. Save lives.

#WorldBloodDonorDay

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"Additional doses are safe and provide added protection," says Deputy Minister Hon. Charles Chilambula.

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@health_malawi @WHOMalawi & @UNICEFMalawi have through a joint press briefing called on parents, guardians and communities to ensure every child under 10 receives the polio vaccine in the round 3 nationwide polio vaccination campaign slated for 16 to 19 June 2026.

#EndPolio

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Speaking for @WHO & @UNICEFMalawi @WHOMalawi Rep Dr Charles Njuguna commended 🇲🇼’s leadership, noting over 6.6 million children have been reached.

"Round 3 #polio #vaccination is a critical opportunity to consolidate gains, close immunity gaps-ensuring no child is left behind"

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Today is #WorldFoodSafetyDay.

In Africa, more than 1 million people fell ill from unsafe food in 2021. Foodborne diseases are preventable, & everyone has a role to play—from farm to table.

For 🇲🇼, safer food means healthier families, stronger communities & fewer lives at risk.

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"🇲🇼has demonstrated a strong commitment to #HealthSecurity through this clear roadmap,"- EPR Lead @WHOMalawi @YatichN

The meeting is key in identifying investments, resource gaps, & partnerships needed to strengthen national preparedness- response capacities.

#HealthSecurity