World Bank has committed $60 million (approximately K103 billion) in Malawi’s health sector through the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response & Resilience programme.
Speaking during the launch of the programme, World Bank’s Regional Practice Director for Human Development for the Eastern and Southern Africa, Daniel Dulitzky, said disease outbreaks are becoming more prevalent in sub Sahara Africa hence the need for effective solutions.
According to Dulitzky, the COVID-19 pandemic served as a wake-up call, exposing countries’ lack of preparedness for health emergencies and prompting the programme to tackle these issues directly.
Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda said the programme is a crucial step towards strengthening Malawi’s health sector, which has been vulnerable to climate-related disasters and public health emergencies.
The Malawi Health Emergency Preparedness, Response & Resilience programme is a five-year initiative that commenced in February 2025 and will run until 2030, with the goal of enhancing the country’s ability to prepare for and respond to health emergencies.
By Margaret Mapando
