Chiponda sounds alarm on Malawi’s emergency preparedness gaps

By Chisomo Phiri

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda expressed concerns about Malawi’s readiness to respond to health emergencies, despite progress made in leadership and coordination.

Speaking at the launch of the Malawi Health Emergency Preparedness Response and Resilience (HEPRR) program at Capital Hill in Lilongwe on Wednesday, Chiponda emphasized the need to address existing gaps in technical capacities, financial mechanisms, and workforce capabilities.

On his part part,World Bank Regional Practice Director Daniel Dulitzky highlighted the importance of investing in crisis and pandemic response, ensuring the country is better equipped to handle health emergencies.

The HEPRR program, funded by the World Bank with $60 million, aims to enhance health system resilience and multisectoral preparedness.

Chisomo Phiri

I am an experienced young journalist who writes for Malawi’s major print and online publications. I currently work for The Maravi Post (www.maravipost.com), one of the Malawi’s fastest growing Online Newspapers as a National Reporter. I am interested in environmental, science and innovation, Education and human rights reporting