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Malawi
Southern African landlocked nation reporting Mpox clade Ib transmission.
Last refreshed: 12 May 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Background
Southern African landlocked nation, population ~21m. Capital: Lilongwe. Dominated by Lake Malawi. Borders Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique. Reports Mpox clade Ib transmission.
Common Questions
Where is Malawi located?
Malawi is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Zambia, and Mozambique, centred on Lake Malawi.Source: general knowledge
What is Malawi's capital?
Lilongwe is the capital and largest city of Malawi.Source: administrative data
What is the significance of Lake Malawi?
Lake Malawi is Africa's third-largest lake and dominates Malawi's geography, supporting fisheries and livelihoods.Source: general knowledge
How the World Sees Them
IGWG co-chair Tovar da Silva Nunes
Member States have once again demonstrated their commitment to completing the PABS annex.
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
the possible involvement of local Anopheles mosquitoes cannot be excluded
Uganda's Ministry of Health
Unless they have other reasons, they should definitely lift the restrictions off the country.
Africa CDC
Transparency builds trust, accelerates delivery and saves lives.
Médecins Sans Frontières
a megafire, with multiple simultaneous focal points
DR Congo Ministry of Health
is evolving favourably
World Health Organization
The outbreak is serious but is not the next COVID.