Malawi reduces new HIV infections by 76 percent since 2010

The National AIDS Commission (NAC) in Malawi reported a 76 percent decrease in new HIV infections since 2010.

Health officials attributed this decline to years of consistent efforts in testing, prevention, and medical treatment. The agency revealed that annual new infections dropped from 60,000 in 2010 to 14,000 in 2025. Beyond new infection rates, the commission reported that AIDS-related deaths fell from 36,000 to 13,000 over the same period.

The country also saw mother-to-child transmission rates drop from 40 percent to 6 percent. NAC Chief Executive Officer Tione Chilambe stated that the country is working toward the 95-95-95 targets by 2030. These goals aim to ensure most people living with HIV know their status, receive treatment, and achieve viral suppression. The commission set a new target to reduce fresh infections to 6,000 by 2030 to eliminate the disease as a public health threat.

Officials emphasized that the country must maintain investment and public awareness to sustain these gains. They noted that media collaboration remains essential to reach communities and reduce the stigma associated with the disease.