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More than 100 outbreaks occur around the world daily and can spread worldwide in just 36 hours due to increased global travel. We all have a responsibility to support epidemic preparedness.

On PreventEpidemics.org, you can get informed, share information and discover how you can join in to raise awareness and advocate for epidemic preparedness.

Malawi has had:

How Prepared Is Malawi?

30

Not Ready

Malawi is not ready for the next epidemic. They have shown commitment to improving preparedness, but an outbreak could cause a devastating loss of lives and disrupt political and economic stability.

Malawi has finished their National Action Plan and is working on improving epidemic preparedness in one or more gap areas.

What Are Malawi's Strengths & Gaps?

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Top Strengths

Preparedness areas that a country has established to find, stop and prevent health threats. Learn More

Immunization
Workforce Development

Top Gaps

Gaps are areas that the country should prioritize to improve so they will be better prepared to find, stop and prevent epidemics. Learn More

Biosafety and Biosecurity
Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
Linking Public Health and Security Authorities

Are Your Neighbors Ready?

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Epidemic preparedness is not just about your country; it’s a global issue. Right now Malawi is not ready for an epidemic. What happens when an epidemic breaks out in United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique?

Neighboring Countries ReadyScore Status
United Republic of Tanzania

49

Work to Do
Mozambique

47

Work to Do
Zambia

42

Work to Do

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