Rashid Zaman

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

Congratulations to #Malawi for leading the inaugural UN #HumanRights Council resolution on Neglected Tropical Diseases. 🇲🇼 NTDs affect 1 bn+ people — particularly the poorest & most marginalised. The 🇬🇧 is proud to stand with 🇲🇼 in co-sponsoring this landmark resolution. 🇬🇧 #NTDs

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

🇬🇧 Emergency Medical Team (EMT) @UKEMT in collaboration with WHO delivered a 5-day workshop boosting Malawi EMT’s path to international standards – strengthening its ability to respond to health emergencies in 🇲🇼 and across the region. A strong partnership delivering real impact.

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

#CommonwealthDay in #Malawi brought together health leaders, scholars, pharmacists & policymakers to celebrate five years of the Fleming Fund — and look ahead to a stronger, more resilient health system. #globalhealth #flemingfund

@commonwealthsec

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Celebrating the strength and diversity of our Commonwealth family today and everyday. #CommonwealthDay

[WHOMalawi @WHOMalawi]

Malawi takes a major step towards its first internationally recognized EMT!
@MalawiGovt, @WHOMalawi & @UKEMT, supported by @FCDOGovUK and @Pandemic_Fund, are conducting a 5 day EMT Development Workshop to build the technical and logistical capacity needed for WHO classification.

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

This Monday, we're celebrating #CommonwealthDay at the British High Commissioner's Residence in Lilongwe — focusing on health, partnership & the future. Join us as we mark five years of the Fleming Fund and celebrate Malawi's health heroes. 🇬🇧🇲🇼 #UnlockingOpportunities

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

The health team had the pleasure of reconnecting with Prof Bertie Squires and Dr Rhona Mijumbi of @LSTM and colleagues from @MLW Policy Innovation and Translation Unit. It was when Bertie was working at Kamuzu Central Hospital that he saw our very own Tamarind Tree planted, (1/2)

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

Much like the Tamarind Tree (behind) the partnership between Malawi and LSTM has deep roots. BHC Lilongwe are proud to work together with @Wellcome, @KuHES, @Liverpool School and @LSTM colleagues to help the tree of partnership grow and bear fruit for many years to come. 🇬🇧🇲🇼

[WHOMalawi @WHOMalawi]

@WHOMalawi had an insightful engagement with the @FCDOGovUK Health Security Department.

The teams discussed the evolving global health architecture & what it means for 🇲🇼and reaffirmed importance of integration to enhance efficiency, improve coordination, & maximize impact.

[WHOMalawi @WHOMalawi]

@WHOMalawi with support from @UKinMalawi @FCDOGovUK is supporting @health_malawi with #cholera containment in #Blantyre through integrated #CATI case area targeted interventions @WHOAFRO @SecGTFCC

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

Today we unite to fight HIV, support those living with it, and remember those we’ve lost.

Together, we can end stigma and achieve an AIDS-free generation.

https://t.co/fKMGrq6Kpc

#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HealthForAll

[Health Economics & Policy Unit (HEPU) @KuhesHepu]

HEPU at @KUHeS_mw Mahatma Gandhi Campus, Blantyre, was honoured to host a delegation from @FCDOGovUK led by Dr Rashid Zaman (Health Advisor)
The visit focused on strengthening collaboration in health policy research.
#GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy #Malawi

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

🍹🌯A fantastic evening celebrating Scotland-Malawi connections at the British High Commissioner's residence! @ScotGovFM met Malawians from across civil society, government and the private sector who strengthen ties between our nations. 20 years of cooperation, many more to come!

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

The UK congratulates Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on being declared winner of Malawi’s Presidential election and commends Malawians for the successful conduct of the election, reflecting their commitment to democracy and determination to shape their own future. 🇬🇧🇲🇼

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

The UK-Public Health Rapid Support Team is supporting @UNICEFMalawi via @WHOGOARN and the Ministry of Health to boost preparedness for disease outbreaks & strengthen response systems. Thanks to partners @MalawiGovt @UKHSA @LSHTM @UKgovGHS for demonstrating collaboration in action

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

Honoured to be part of the climate resilient health programme launch held today in Mangochi. The UK is proud of its investment in the initiative that unlocked this $37m Green Climate Fund (GCF) which aims to reach 1.7 million climate vulnerable people in southern Malawi.

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

The programme will focus on strengthening disaster preparedness and addressing climate induced health hazards, delivered in partnership with @MalawiGovt and @SCIMalawi.

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

From Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to co-founding Fact Malawi 🌟

Brian Chumbi exemplifies the impact of #Chevening scholarships.

Ready to follow in his footsteps?

Applications now open for #Chevening2026! 📚🇬🇧 #StudyInUK #MalawianLeaders"

[UK in Bangladesh 🇬🇧🇧🇩 @UKinBangladesh]

Happy International Day of the Midwife!
👉 A recent study by @JohnsHopkins shows that midwives saved over 1,000 maternal and newborn lives between 2019 & 2023 in eight UK-funded programme districts in 🇧🇩.
Midwives are everyday heroes. Let's celebrate the incredible work they do!

[UK in Bangladesh 🇬🇧🇧🇩 @UKinBangladesh]

Midwives are championing Bangladesh. 🙌

The 🇬🇧 is proud for its support to midwifery in 🇧🇩 and beyond including the Midwifery Accelerator initiative.