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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

Health Sector Strategic Plan II

Malawi, Ministry of Health

The overall objective of this policy is to achieve universal health coverage of quality, equitable and affordable health care for all citizens to improve health status, financial risk protection, and better quality of life for all citizens.

Malawi 2017 Health

National HIV Prevention Strategy

Malawi, Ministry of Health

The goal of this HIV Prevention Strategy was to move the country toward realizing the UNAIDS’ “Three Zeros; Zero new infections, Zero AIDS-related deaths, and Zero stigma and discrimination. The target of the strategy is to achieve a 70% reduction of new HIV infections by 2020.

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 aims to guide the national response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic in Malawi. With the mission to achieve a healthy and prosperous nation free from HIV and AIDS. The main priorities of the policy include: Combination Prevention; Differentiated HIV Testing Services; Treatment, Care, and Support for HIV/AIDS and Related Diseases; TB/HIV; Vulnerable Children; Reducing Human Rights and Gender-Related Barriers; Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC); and Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH)

Malawi 2020 Health

Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control for TB Including MDR-TB AND XDR TB.

Malawi, Ministry of Health

These guidelines aim to help management and staff in health facilities in Malawi to minimize the risk of TB transmission in health care facilities and other facilities by providing better understanding and awareness in TB transmission in health care facilities, infection prevention and control procedures, and protection of health care workers and staff through HIV testing and counselling.

Malawi 2008 Health

National Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Policy

Malawi, Ministry of Health

The overall objective of this policy is to provide a framework for the provision of accessible, acceptable, and affordable, comprehensive SRHR services to all women, men, and young people of Malawi. Major themes in the policy are family planning, reproductive health, maternal health, sexually transmitted diseases, and domestic violence.

Malawi 2009 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

Infant and Young Children Nutrition Policy and Guidelines 2003 - 2020

Malawi, Ministry of Health

The overarching goal of this policy is to improved infant and young child nutrition for survival, growth and development. The policy and guidelines include: Prevention and control of
micronutrient deficiencies; Infant and young child feeding
and HIV/AIDS; Management of moderately and severely malnourished children and mothers; and Feeding practices for children in the first 2 years of life and beyond.

Malawi 2003 Health

National Sexual and Reproductive Health and Right Policy

Malawi, Ministry of Health

This document is the national policy on sexual and reproductive health. The main theme of the policy includes family planning, maternal health, infertility, reproductive health, and domestic violence.

Malawi 2009 Health