In a bid to fight against HIV and AIDS, National AIDS Commission (NAC) has disclosed that Malawi has achieved the global 95-95-95 targets ahead of the 2025 deadline.
The remarkable progress has been recorded since the first case was reported in 1985.
Malawi has met these targets, with 95% of people living with HIV knowing their status, 95% of those initiated on ART and 95% achieving viral suppression.
Meanwhile NAC has indicated that HIV prevalence among adults has declined from 14% in the late 1990s to 7% in 2024 and AIDS-related deaths have dropped from 80,000 in 2003 to 14,000 in 2024.
Women have made great progress, with 97% knowing their HIV status, 96% initiated on ART and 95% achieving viral suppression.
However, challenges persist as only 58% of children aged 0-14 living with HIV are on ART.
On the other hand, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), remain disproportionately affected, accounting for 61% of new infections.
According to NAC Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Beatrice Matanje, the country’s strong political will, community leadership and unwavering support of partners have contributed to this success.