National TB and Leprosy Elimination Program

Congestion spreading TB in Malawi prisons

Malawi Prison Services (MPS) has cited congestion as the major contributing factor in the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in the country's prisons. MPS spokesperson Chimwemwe...

NTLEP asks faith leaders to help demystify myths on leprosy

National Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy Elimination Programme (NTLEP) has called upon religious leaders in Malawi to take a leading role in demystifying myths and false teachings surrounding leprosy disease.

Stigma, discrimination affecting early detection, completion of treatment in leprosy

National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP) has described stigma and discrimination as the major challenges in early detection and successful completion of treatment in persons affected by leprosy disease in the society.

Malawi gearing towards breakthrough on TB elimination by 2030

Malawi is on steady path towards achieving the 2030 World Health Organization (WHO) goal for countries to end tuberculosis (TB) as latest studies show that the country registered a significant increase in notification of tuberculosis (TB) cases in 2022.

TB fight, leprosy elimination needs more investment

Deputy Minister of health Halima Daudi has expressed the need for more investment in efforts to fight against tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy in Malawi.

TB fight not affected by cholera outbreak – NTLEP

National TB and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP) said efforts in fighting against tuberculosis (TB) have not been affected by the cholera outbreak.