According to AfricaBrief, the Malawian government has urged citizens to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, authorities called on the public to "Start the Conversation" and adopt a compassionate approach to those experiencing mental health challenges. The ministry pointed to the Mental Health Act of 2025, which establishes a rights-based system ensuring that individuals with suicidal thoughts receive care and support rather than facing discrimination or punishment.
In medical infrastructure news, businessman Hitesh Anadkat has donated a K1.26 billion CT scanner to Blantyre Adventist Hospital, Nyasa Times reports. During the handover ceremony, Anadkat, the founder of First Capital Bank, stated that the equipment will help provide advanced diagnostic services that are often unavailable in the region. The donation highlights the ongoing reliance on private funding to supply medical technology to local healthcare facilities.