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<p>As recently covered in international media, Malawi faces regular stock-outs of
essential drugs, exacerbated by the global impact of Covid-19 on the cost of commodities
including drugs. The UK is helping to address the underlying causes by working with
the Government of Malawi and development partners to help make better and more efficient
use of limited resources. We are advocating, through the Health Donor Group, for Malawi's
Government to increase budgetary allocations and per-capita spending on health, and
are working with the Government on their next Health Sector Strategic Plan and Health
Financing strategy.</p><p>The UK funded Umoyo Wathu (Our Health) programme in Malawi
aims to improve the health and survival of the most vulnerable, focusing on women
and children. It helps to improve the quality of life-saving primary and community
healthcare services; improve equitable resourcing and management of services; and
strengthen accountability in district-level health service delivery. Through this
programme, we are supporting the Ministry of Health to upgrade health facilities and
provide cost free access to health services, including drugs, in remote areas. We
are also working with UN partners to improve integration and quality of maternal,
neonatal and child health services at district level.</p>
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