AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicine Costs: Malawi health advocates oppose a new 25% tariff on essential medicines like amoxicillin, aspirin and paracetamol, warning it could push up prices as public facilities face drug shortages. Border Health: Malawi has introduced mandatory health screening for all travellers entering through airports and land borders amid rising Ebola concerns, with non-compliance risking refusal of entry. Polio Vaccines: Isoka District launches a second round of nOPV2 polio vaccination for children under five after Zambia detected cVDPV2 in its sewer system. Health Supply Crunch: Central Medical Stores Trust says government owes it K76 billion, disrupting medicine procurement and supply to district hospitals. Maternal Health Spotlight: WaterAid highlights maternal health inequality through what women carry in maternity “hospital bags,” including examples from Malawi. Human Rights & Health Access: A report notes people with albinism in Malawi still face fear, stigma and discrimination affecting schooling, jobs and health access. Governance & Services: Treasury has frozen payments on public contracts signed between Sept 2023 and Sept 2025 pending reviews, raising concerns for service delivery.
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