Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) says it still needs K59 billion to fully implement the 2025-26 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme, according to The Times Group. DoDMA Commissioner Wilson Moleni said the programme requires K209.4 billion in total, with K149.7 billion already secured, leaving a shortfall that could affect planned assistance for vulnerable households, The Times Group reports.
DoDMA spokesperson Chipiliro Khamula appealed for additional support to close the gap and ensure the response is delivered as planned, according to The Times Group. The funding update comes as the country continues to manage food insecurity pressures through the lean season period, The Times Group reports.