Malawi: Chakwera Rallies Behind Nurses, Promises Jobs and Better Facilities

President Lazarus Chakwera celebrated International Nurses Day 2025 by honoring nurses and midwives at Nkhwazi Admarc Ground, emphasizing their crucial role in saving lives and responding to emergencies, especially in rural areas. The government has announced plans to build over 200 new health posts to improve healthcare access and create employment opportunities while investing in training centers to equip nurses with globally recognized skills. Chakwera assured nurses of significant recruitment efforts, fair promotion processes, and an commitment to addressing staff shortages as the event highlights the importance of strengthening the health sector ahead of the 2025 elections.