Malawi NTD Master Plan 2023 - 2030

The commitment of the Government of Malawi is to uplift the socioeconomic status of all her citizens as clearly articulated in vision 2063. In compliance with this national vision, the MOH will spearhead the implementation of the National Multiyear Strategic Plan of Action for Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases with the goal of making Malawi free from NTDs through implementation of WHO recommended public health strategies for prevention and control of NTDs. These include Preventive chemotherapy, Case management, Vector control, Provision of Safe water, Sanitation and Hygiene and Veterinary public health. Evidence suggests that more effective control results are achieved when all five approaches are combined and delivered. 

The Ministry will therefore mobilize development partners (sector wide approach) to raise the resources needed for the realization of the goals of the country plan. The Ministry of Health in collaboration with Ministry of Local Government and stakeholders will put in place a system for supervision, monitoring and evaluation of all programme activities. All sector partners including local communities will be involved in raising awareness through concerted Health Promotion and Education (HPE) strategies. It is my expectation that this comprehensive NTD control plan will be a major step towards the goal of eliminating NTDs in Malawi and I urge all stakeholders to put all their efforts into its implementation to enable the country to achieve its vision of a nation free of NTDs.