The article highlights the challenges faced by women with disabilities in accessing dignified maternal care in Malawi. It details personal experiences of discrimination and inadequate facilities at public health institutions, emphasizing the lack of specialized training for healthcare workers to cater to disabled patients. Organizations like the Midwives Association of Malawi and the Ministry of Health acknowledge these issues and are working towards improving communication and infrastructure. The article calls for accountability and inclusive health policies to ensure equal access to maternal health services for women with disabilities.

The article discusses the devastating impact of the cholera outbreak in Malawi, which has infected nearly 60,000 people and claimed over 1,700 lives. Despite the declaration that cholera was no longer a public health emergency in August, Malawi is experiencing a spike in new cases. The story highlights the struggles of Sandram, a resident of an impoverished neighborhood in Lilongwe, who lacks access to clean water and sanitation. The Malawi Health Ministry is responding by distributing chlorine and promoting community engagement. The article also notes the rise in cholera cases across Africa, with significant outbreaks in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. Health experts, like Professor Adamson Muula, emphasize the role of poverty and poor hygiene in the spread of the disease and call for regional cooperation to prevent transnational transmission.

The World Health Organization has recommended the expanded use of the RTS,S malaria vaccine among children in regions with high malaria transmission. The vaccine, currently in pilot phases in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi, is set to be rolled out nationally. John Tanko Bawa from PATH-Centre for Vaccine Innovation and Access highlights the vaccine's potential to save thousands of lives annually. However, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other experts have raised concerns about the vaccine's low efficacy, high cost, and logistical challenges. Despite these concerns, some studies and experts argue that the vaccine is cost-effective and crucial for malaria control.

Malawi is investigating 17 suspected polio cases following a major vaccination campaign that inoculated over 90% of the country's children. Health authorities are concerned that Cyclone Freddy, which caused significant damage and displacement, may have contributed to the potential outbreak. The Ministry of Health is conducting surveillance and awaiting test results to confirm if the cases are indeed polio. The recent vaccination drive, supported by organizations like Gavi, WHO, Unicef, and TyVAC, aimed to protect children from multiple diseases, including polio. Experts emphasize the importance of prompt investigation to determine the cause and prevent further spread.