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The Public Health Institute of Malawi leads national surveillance and scientific research to safeguard Malawians against emerging threats.

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SPOTREP | Ebola Vigilance

Ebolavirus Watch

Preventative Screening view more

Malawi Cases

0

Under Active Vigilance

DRC & Uganda Cases

1,200+

Rapid Corridor Growth

Regional Deaths

264+

Zaire Ebolavirus Severity

Vigilance Level

High Alert

Border Entry Monitoring

SPOTREP | 1 June 2026

Cholera Tracker

Outbreak Active
752 +0 New
Confirmed & Epi-link Cases
5
Total Confirmed Deaths
Total Suspected: 2,836 New Suspected: 12
New Confirmed (24h)0
New Admissions (Suspected)12
Total Currently Admitted20
Districts Reporting (28d)10
Current Admissions: Thyolo 4, Blantyre 2, Chikwawa 12, Phalombe 1, Mulanje 1. CFR: 0.66%.
Synced: 1 June 2026 Full Report

Issue 79 | SPOTREP 27 May 2026

Mpox Surveillance

Response Phase
158
Lab-Confirmed Cases
0
Deaths (Current Cycle)
New Confirmed: 1 (Mangochi District)
Demographics: 1-month-old male; fever & skin rash
Action: Activated IMS & DRRT Contact Tracing
Synced: 27 May 2026 Full Report

SPOTREP | Rift Valley Fever

Rift Valley Fever Watch

View RVF Status

Impacted Districts

2

Active Surveillance

Livestock Deaths

29

Confirmed Fatalities

Currently Sick

287

Under Observation

Abortion Storms

81

Primary Warning Sign

Susceptible Population

183,000+

In At-Risk Zones

Media Center

News & Updates

Bulletin
Epidemiology

IDSR Bulletin Week 17

Weekly Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response update for epidemiological week 17.

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Workshop
Capacity

Strengthening PHIM Leadership

Enhancing Incident Management System (IMS) protocols and cross-departmental synergy.

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Mpox Analysis
Mpox

Mpox Situation in Malawi

Overview of confirmed cases, epicenters, and the national multisectoral response.

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Cholera Response
Cholera

Cholera Response Status

Latest updates on Cholera surveillance, hygiene promotion, and containment efforts.

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Digital Archives

Malawi Public Health Library

Academic Access

Through the UK-based INASP, PERI provides access to scientific information including over 10,700 full-text online journals and databases.

For not-for-profit academic institutions in Malawi.

Surveillance Toolkits
  • Cholera job aids & protocols
  • Updated GTFCC App & Outbreak manual
  • Regional reporting & data guides
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Our Core

Institutional Mandate

The Public Health Institute of Malawi operates as a science-led government organization, serving as a hub for national health intelligence and rapid response coordination.

Coordinate Surveillance

Lead national, multi-disciplinary, and multi-sectoral surveillance. We ensure real-time data integration across all health districts.

Disease Control

Prevent and control public health threats through the PHEOC and rapid response teams, managing outbreaks at their source.

Evidence & Policy

Generate evidence to inform policy and practice. Translating research into actionable digital health strategies.

Research Ethics & Regulatory

Investigators are required to submit their protocols using the standardized PHIM-NHSRC forms for ethical review.

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