Month: July 2025 Posts

Activists worry about gaps in mental health law implementation

Jul 08, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The recent signing of the Mental Health Bill by President Lazarus Chakwera has drawn praise from mental health advocates, describing it as a breakthrough for Malawi, but with caution over the country’s readiness to implement… ...

Why so many suicide cases at public universities? A call for action a must

Jun 25, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

As cases of student suicide continue to rise at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) and other public institutions across the country, a groundswell of concern is emerging among students, educators, and mental health advocates.  Many… ...

MPS appeals for support for ‘Stress-Free Day’

Jun 18, 2025 Eric Chiputula 0 &

The Malawi Prison Service (MPS) has called on individuals, organisations, and development partners to support its upcoming Stress-Free Day at Kachere Women’s Prison in Lilongwe—a wellness initiative aimed at addressing anxiety and depression among inmates… ...

Mental health retreat: When life gives you lemons, throw a party

May 27, 2025 Manson Msukwa 0 &

As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds this May, Malawi confronts a mental health crisis, with 153 suicide cases reported in Q1 2025. The youth-led group, Sorry I’m Not Sorry, is tackling this issue with a… ...

Musaganize kuti mungatembenuze zinthu mu miyezi iwiri – Chimwendo Banda

Apr 11, 2025 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 0 &

Mlembi wamkulu wachipani cha Malawi Congress (MCP) Richard Chimwendo Banda yemwenso ndi mkulu wa zokambilana mnyumba ya malamulo wati kukhala kovuta kuti andale ena athe kutembenuza zinthu mu miyezi yochepa pamene chisankho chayandikira ngati zakanika… ...

Mental health bill passage: A significant step in addressing the mental health crisis

Apr 11, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The recent passage of the Mental Health Bill has been met with excitement from the ANPPCAN Lifeline Malawi, which views it as a crucial step towards tackling the country's mental health crisis. According to Henderson… ...

Parliament passes mental health bill

Apr 10, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Parliament has today passed Bill No. 17 of 2025, Mental Health, which replaces the outdated Mental Treatment Act of 1948.  The Bill shifts the focus from a medical-based approach to a human rights-based approach, prioritizing… ...