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Guidelines for the Treatment of Malaria in Malawi

Malawi, Ministry of Health

These guidelines are a guide for the treatment of uncomplicated and severe malaria. The policy also provides a concise reference for health workers to effectively manage malaria in Malawi.

Malawi 2013 Health

Public Health Act 2020

Malawi, Ministry of Health

This is an update of the Public Health Act providing rules related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Malawi 2020 Health

National Youth Friendly Health Services Strategy 2015-2020

Malawi, Ministry of Health

The policy highlights the government’s strategy to address the gap in sexual and reproductive health services in the country since 66 percent of the country’s population is under the age of 25 and therefore most vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases. The strategy covers: access to information through health promotional activities, social and behavioural change, and adherence to health services standards.

Malawi 2015 Health

Malawi National Strategic Plan for HIV and AIDS Sustaining gains and accelerating progress towards epidemic control 2020-2025

Malawi, Ministry of Health

This strategic plan has been developed to guide the national response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic as well as mobilize resources for effective implementation of interventions. The main goal of the policy is to address and reduce HIV and AIDS in Malawi. The main thematic areas of the policy include HIV testing services; treatment, care and support for HIV/AIDS and related diseases; reducing human rights and gender-related barriers; social and behaviour change communication; and resilient and sustainable systems for health.

Malawi 2020 Health

National HIV and AIDS Policy 2011- 2016

Malawi, Ministry of Health

This policy was designed to prevent the spread of HIV infection, promote access to treatment for PLHIV and to reduce the health, social-economic and psychosocial impact of HIV and AIDS. The focus areas of the policy include treatment, care and support, prevention, response to HIV and AIDS, protection of vulnerable groups, and capacity development.

Malawi 2011 Health

HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Management), Act 2018

Malawi, Ministry of Health

This Act to outlines the necessary provision for the prevention and management of HIV and AIDS; the protection of the rights and obligations of persons living with HIV or affected by HIV and AIDS; the establishment of the National AIDS Commission; and to provide for other related matters.

Malawi 2018 Health

Malawi National Tuberculosis Control Programme Manual

Malawi, Ministry of Health

The goal of this policy is to reduce the morbidity, mortality and transmission of tuberculosis in Malawi in line with the vision of a tuberculosis free Malawi. The manual covers tuberculosis diagnosis, control methods, monitoring, and health promotion.

Malawi 2012 Health

Public Health Act 1948

Malawi, Ministry of Health

This Act amend and consolidate the law regarding the preservation of public health in Malawi. The Act covers the prevention of infectious diseases, provisions for epidemic, sanitation and housing, venereal diseases, water, and food supplies.

Malawi 1948 Health

Guidelines for Paediatric HIV Testing and Counselling

Malawi, Ministry of Health

These guidelines outline the required standards and process for HIV testing and counselling for infants and children. Key principles of the guidelines include right to testing and care, consent for HIV testing, right to age-appropriate HIV counselling, disclosure of HIV status to children, right to confidentiality, and sensitization and training.

Malawi 2007 Health

National HIV/AIDS Action Framework (NAF) 2005 to 2009

Malawi, Ministry of Health

The main objective of the policy is to prevent the spread of HIV infection among Malawians by proving access to the treatment of PLHA and mitigate the health, socio-economic and psychosocial impacts of HIV/AIDS on individuals and households. Main areas of the policy include prevention, behavioural change, treatment, capacity building, research and development, resource mobilization and program implementation.

Malawi 2005 Health

Gender Equality Act, 2014

Malawi, Ministry of Gender

This is an Act to promote gender equality, equal integration, influence, empowerment, dignity, and opportunities, for men and women and to prohibit and provide redress for sex discrimination, harmful practices, and sexual harassment, and for other related matters.

Malawi 2014 Gender and Human Rights