LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-In a bold step toward achieving Malawi’s Vision 2063 goals of inclusive wealth and universal access to essential services, Malawi’s largest and trusted mobile money service provider Airtel Money Malawi, has unveiled Thanzi, a pioneering mobile-based medical aid service designed to democratize healthcare for every Malawian, especially those in rural and under-resourced communities.
This transformative product is powered by a collaboration with Wella Medical Aid Society (WEMAS), a trusted health insurance provider, and Inclusivity, a digital technology firm enabling seamless access
through the Airtel Money platform.
Speaking during scheme launch on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in the capital Lilongwe, Thokozani Sande, Managing Director of Airtel Money Malawi,
emphasized the deeper impact of this initiative.
“Today, we are not just launching a product, we are launching hope. Hope for mothers in rural areas, for
fathers worried about medical bills, for families who’ve gone without care for too long.
“With Thanzi,affordable healthcare is now just a few taps away. No paperwork, no queues, just dignity and convenience. This is healthcare that speaks the language of the people, ensuring that healthcare is no longer a privilege, but a right.”
Sande added, “With subscriptions starting from as low as K500 per month, Thanzi offers up to MK4 million in annual medical coverage fully managed through a mobile phone using the Airtel Money platform.
“Thanzi Medical Aid is available in three flexible packages including Thanzi Bronze – K500 per month, up to K2 million medical cover, Thanzi Silver – K1,000 per month, up to K3 million medical cover and Thanzi Gold – K2,000 per month, up to K4 million medical cover”.
She explains further, “Aligned to the Malawi 2063 agenda, Thanzi Medical Aid is earmarked to promote inclusive health access and financial resilience, strengthen digital public service delivery; and dvance private sector-led innovation in national development”.
On the other hand, medical aid provider WEMAS brings its robust healthcare network to the partnership,
with cover accepted at over 100 hospitals nationwide, including all Banja La Mtsogolo clinics.
According to Dr Anderson Gondwe, Board Chairman of WEMAS outlined the opportunity and outreach
impact of the service.
“This partnership is a game-changer as through Airtel Money, we are reaching villages and communities
that we have never been able to serve before. Every Malawian deserves access to quality care and with
Thanzi, they now have it.”
Thanzi Medical Aid represents the next chapter in Airtel Money Malawi’s journey not just as a mobile money leader, but as a driver of innovation that meets people at the heart of their daily lives connecting them to better health, peace of mind, and a future full of possibilities.
Airtel Money customers can register and pay for Thanzi Medical Aid through their phones by simply dialing *211#; selecting Financial Services; then selecting Thanzi from the list.