Malawi HIV infections drop by three-quarters
New infections fell from 60,000 in 2010 to 14,000 in 2025, health officials announced.
New HIV infections in Malawi have fallen by 76 per cent, health officials announced on Friday. The National AIDS Commission (NAC) reported that annual new infections decreased from 60,000 in 2010 to 14,000 in 2025. This achievement reflects years of prevention, testing, and treatment efforts.
NAC Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Shadreck Sulani presented the figures in Lilongwe, stating that the progress demonstrates the impact of implemented interventions. AIDS-related deaths also dropped from 36,000 to 13,000, and mother-to-child transmission fell from 40 per cent to 6 per cent. Officials aim to reduce new infections to 6,000 by 2030.
Sulani noted that continued investment and public awareness remain critical for controlling the epidemic. The NAC's data shows Malawi is making strides in eliminating AIDS as a public health threat.
Why it mattersMalawians are directly affected by the significant reduction in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.