The cervical cancer screening units are integrated in 10 health centers in Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts. A mobile screening team also works in Chiradzulu.
Alongside our specialist cervical cancer program, we support key medical services for sex workers, such as sexual reproductive health care, screening services, and HIV prevention at two community-based organizations in Dedza and Zalewa.
In 2023, after over 20 years of collaboration with MSF, Chiradzulu district health authorities and their partners took over our HIV/AIDS activities, ensuring continuity of care for patients in the district.
During the year, MSF responded to a massive cholera outbreak by setting up cholera treatment units, managing severe and moderate patients, supporting oral cholera vaccination campaigns, and conducting water, sanitation and hygiene activities.
From March, in the wake of Cyclone Freddy, our teams rehabilitated water networks and sanitation facilities and distributed relief items such as blankets, firewood, and cooking equipment. We also provided outpatient and maternity consultations for people affected by the disaster.
