A 2025 World Health Organization (WHO) Malawi report finds that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for about 40% of all deaths in the country. The figure means roughly four in 10 deaths in Malawi are linked to NCDs, prompting attention from health advocates and calls for action.
NCD Alliance Malawi (NCDAMW) responds by urging stronger political leadership and increased funding to address NCDs. Both outlets emphasize the urgency created by the report’s scale, and both highlight the need for community-level involvement alongside government measures. While the reports describe the findings similarly, the coverage differs mainly in tone, with Nyasa Times framing the result as especially “shocking,” and Malawi Voice describing it as a catalyst for “pragmatic action.”
