Access to high-quality ear medical services

The specific project objective is the prevention of deafness in the south of Malawi by creating adequate access to high-quality ear medical services, which are also affordable. It is envisaged that the project will improve the quality of life of affected persons and their families by combating deafness and avoidable hearing impairment, thus making a contribution to the reduction of poverty.

Summary: 29 April 2013, Brussels - The European Commission has announced that it will support Malawi in its efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) related to water and sanitation. The new programme will be focussed on the most vulnerable population in 15 districts and 7 cities, who have limited access to water and sanitation. It will help to build 500 new water points, water and sanitation facilities in 50 health centres, promote hygiene in schools and train local committees to manage the water infrastructure themselves.

Australian-funded piped water supply schemes have been launched in Malawi by President Joyce Banda, as part of a program delivering improved water supply and sanitation, as well as access to safe water, and improved hygiene practices.

The piped water supply project will support seven market centres of Nathenje, Kasiya and Nsalu in Lilongwe, Nsanama and Ntaja in Machinga, Malosa in Zomba and Nkando in Mulanje.

27/03/2013 - Heavy rains have pounded Southern African countries resulting in widespread flooding, destruction of property, and loss of lives. The floods took place in the midst of the lean season, in a situation of acute food insecurity affecting millions of people through the region. In Mozambique, the worst hit country, more than 250,000 people, mostly women and children, are affected by the crisis with about 190,000 temporary displaced since January 2013. Malawi, Botswana, Seychelles, Zambia and Zimbabwe have also been affected by the floods.

This year, World Water Day (March 22) highlights the importance of international efforts to preserve and protect the world’s shared water resources.

The United Nations has declared 2013 the International Year of Water Cooperation. According to UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon: ‘Water is central to the well-being of people and the planet, we must work together to protect and carefully manage this fragile, finite resource.’

EU Commissioner Piebalgs and FAO Director-General Graziano da Silva in high-level visit

5 March 2013, Brussels/Rome/Lilongwe - During a high level visit to Malawi, EU Development Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, and José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), will meet today with President Joyce Banda to discuss the country's challenges on nutrition and food security, and to underline ongoing EU and FAO support in this area.

February 20, 2013

OTTAWA, Ontario―Canada is responding with immediate lifesaving assistance, including temporary shelter, medical support, and the distribution of non-food items, for approximately 16,000 people affected by flooding in Malawi, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today.

"Our Governement is providing immediate lifesaving assistance to the thousands affected by severe flooding," said Minister Fantino. "Through Canada's response, we are meeting the needs of the most vulnerable."

CERF has approved the disbursement of US$3.2 million to fight widespread food insecurity in Malawi.

21/12/2012 - The European Commission is allocating €15 million from the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) to help the most vulnerable people affected by persistent drought in the Southern African countries of Angola, Lesotho, Malawi and Zimbabwe. The new funding brings the Commission's humanitarian aid in the region to €33 million for this year.