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Malawi Commemorates Global Handwashing Day

Wesnetwork-Water and Environmental Sanitation Network on 26th October 2023 joined the Ministry Of Water and Sanitation - Malawi and the...
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Lilongwe residents applaud water, sanitation project

Lilongwe City residents have applauded the Lilongwe Water and Sanitation Project (LWSP) being implemented by the Lilongwe Water Board (LWB)...
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Wesnet geared to promote knowledge exchange and learning among Wash stakeholders

In a bid to enhance learning and knowledge exchange among district councils and NGO’s, the Water and Environmental Sanitation Network...
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WESNET up for harmonized Wash data

The Water and Environmental Sanitation Network (WESNET) is optimistic that harmonizing the Malawi data on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)...
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Wesnet hosts second Wash Innovation Fair

The Water and Environmental Sanitation Network (WES Network) organized a two-day WASH INNOVATION FAIR with the aim of providing WASH...
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Communities excited with Safe Water Project

During the week, Wesnetwork-Water and Environmental Sanitation Network secretariat and the National Sanitation and Hygiene Technical Committee engaged communities in...
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MAGGA engages Parliamentary Women Caucus

Over the weekend, Wesnetwork-Water and Environmental Sanitation Network member Malawi Girl Guides Association (Magga) engaged the Parliamentary Women Caucus in...
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Wash projects’ implementers asked to priotise coordination

Organisations implementing various Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in Dedza district have been challenged to priotise collaboration as one...
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Evidence Action promotes safe water usage through chlorine dispensers

A woman getting chlorine from the dispenser in Kachulu area EVIDENCE ACTION, a local non-governmental organisation, continues to change people’s...
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2022 Sector Minister’s Meeting: MALAWI’S WATER AND SANITATION MINISTER TO PARTICIPATE

For the first time, Malawi will be represented by a Water and Sanitation Minister during the Sector's Minister's Meeting which...
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THE END OF PERIOD POVERTY! MALAWI OFFICIALLY REMOVES TAX ON SANITARY PADS

It's official!!! #TheEndofPeriodTax! #NoToPeriodPoverty! Why taxing menstrual products as a luxury? By taxing menstrual products we were sending a message...
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A STEP TOWARDS THE RIGHT DIRECTION

The WASH sector in Malawi has for decades been characterized with several challenges. Poor funding, lack of political prioritization, luxuriously...
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MALAWI HAS A STAND ALONE WASH MINISTRY! CONGRATULATIONS!

One critical issue that has been a draw back of improving provision of WASH services and facilities in Malawi has...
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WES NETWORK 2021 FOURTH AGM

“Oooh guys! thank you! I did not expect it! Honestly!” Exclaimed Muthi Ndlema who is the team leader for BASEflow;...
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MALAWI SET FOR THE GLOBAL FINANCE MINISTERS’ MEETING; Lets Walk the Talk!

Annually, Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partners convene Finance Ministers across the globe where issues pertaining the Water and...
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ARE MALAWIAN SCHOOLS READY TO FIGHT COVID-19?

On 15 August 2020, the Malawi Head of State,  President Lazarus Chakwera announced that government plans to reopen schools early...
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PRISONS VS COVID 19 RESPONSE

At the battle field with COVID-19, almost all weapons have and are being explored and utilized in order to win...
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IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MALAWI’S ECONOMY

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the World's economy has been badly hit. As evidenced in the United Nations Conference on Trade...
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COVID-19 MALAWI ANALYSIS: Supply Chain and stockpiles

CMST PPE procurement completed and the majority of supplies have been received – the distribution list was handed over to...
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LILONGWE DHO ADMITS COVID-19 HICCUPS

Lilongwe District Health Office (DHO) has admitted that the district is  facing challenges in its COVID-19 pandemic responses. Speaking during...
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