Malawi

Food Insecurity The Government of Malawi declared a state of disaster on 25 October in response to worsening food insecurity driven by prolonged dry spells, high commodity prices, and broader macroeconomic pressures. The declaration covers 11 districts…

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Severe flooding in March 2026 has affected at least 310,896 people (69,088 households) across 23 district and city councils. WFP reached nearly 1.4 million people in March, distributing 4,425 metric tons of food and USD 3.65…

Description of the Event Date of event 27-03-2026 What happened, where and when? In early January, Nkhotakota District experienced its first wave of devastating floods, triggered by heavy rainfall exceeding 285 mm in a single day. The floods destroyed homes,…

KEY HIGHLIGHTS WFP urgently requires USD 13.3 million to cover six‑month net funding needs (March 2026–August 2026), representing 38 percent of requirements. Timely donor support is critical to sustain life‑saving assistance, strengthen resilience and protect vulnerable households…

The humanitarian impact continues to rise due to the heavy rain and consequent floods of mid-March across several councils of Malawi, most of them located in the southern areas. According to national authorities, as of 24 March,…

In 2025, Malawi undertook two major public health interventions to protect its population and strengthen health security. First, the Ministry of Health launched a nationwide HPV Multi-Age Cohort (MAC) campaign in October, targeting girls aged 9–18…

The death toll and the number of people affected have increased following the heavy rainfall and consequent floods that impacted 18 councils in Malawi from 15 to 19 March. According to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs…