What are the latest news in Malawi? August 31st, 2026
Public Health & Immunization
- Measles Outbreak Response: Health authorities and frontline workers are mobilizing across districts to bridge immunization coverage gaps as the country manages a renewed measles outbreak, with nearly 700 confirmed cases recorded this year. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance———
- Lean Season Projections: Assessments from the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee project that roughly 2.6 million people will require food assistance during the upcoming 2026/27 lean season following prolonged El Niño-induced drought conditions. Humanitarian agencies are urging donors to close critical funding gaps for school feeding and refugee programs. -ReliefWeb——–
- Financial Crime Investigations: Police confirmed the re-arrest of former State House aide Collins Magalasi in connection with ongoing investigations into suspicious financial withdrawals linked to the Amaryllis Hotel transactions.- malawi24.com———
- Aviation Safety Inquiry: The commission of inquiry into the fatal Chikangawa aircraft crash continues hearings, focusing on testimonies regarding weather reporting procedures and flight tracking protocols at Mzuzu Airport. -NewsNow——–
- Agricultural Sector Pressures: Economic discussions remain centered on addressing declines in export revenue, persistent foreign exchange constraints, and calls for structural reforms to revitalize smallholder crop output.- Education International———