
Who we are
The Department of Nutrition, HIV and AIDS was established in the year 2004 to spearhead the greater realization of the Government’s Leadership and commitment in the fight against Nutrition disorders, HIV and AIDS.
The Department has shifted focus towards Nutrition after a detachment of the HIV/AIDS function which has been transferred to the Department of HIV in the Ministry.
Overall Mandate
To provide guidance, strategic direction and policy oversight on implementation of the multi-sectoral nutrition response in the country.
Notable Quotes
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We will provide a legislative framework for Nutrition efforts by making a priority tabling the Food and Nutrition Bill very shortly. Good nutrition must be augmented by good immunization services, which is why there is K1 billion allocation in the 2020/21 budget.
Dr Lazarus Chakwera
President of the Republic of Malawi
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Hon. Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, MP
Minister Responsible for Nutrition
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Dr. xxx xxx
Ps Responsible for Nutrition
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Dr. Felix Phiri
Director of Nutrition Programmes
Five-ones principle in nutrition
We support the operationalization of the principle in Malawi through the following avenues: One Nutrition Response Strategy; One Joint Workplan; One Nutrition Coordination Framework; One Consolidated Funding Mechanisms; and, One Monitoring and Evaluation System.
3
%
Over-weight
and obesity
(Under 5)
and obesity
(Under 5)
21
%
Over-weight
(Women 15-49)
(Women 15-49)
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