Chididi Health for All Foundation (CHAFO)

10/06/2026

A symbiotic model for sustainable public health.

19/05/2026

CHAFO Public Health Interns on a Mission: Supporting Government to build Worm-Free and Bilharzia-Free Communities in Nsanje, Malawi🇲🇼.

​Look at our brilliant public health interns in action! They are at Nsanje Secondary School, collaborating with healthcare providers from Nsanje District Health Office (DHO) on a major government-led mass treatment campaign.

Through ​this vital initiative, they are administering to students preventative doses of:
​1️⃣ Albendazole tablets: which fights against common and debilitating Helminthiasis (worm infestations).
2️⃣ Praziquantel tablets: a crucial defense against Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia).

​By supporting government to combat Helminthiasis and Schistomiasis, CHAFO is ensuring that Nsanje's youth can grow, learn, and reach their full potential without the burden of these parasitic conditions.

A huge well done to CHAFO team and Nsanje DHO!


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15/05/2026

❤️‍🩹 *High blood pressure* is called the “silent killer” for a reason — it often has NO symptoms, but can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and early death.

🌍 Around 1.4 billion people worldwide live with hypertension, yet many don’t even know they have it.

📅 On World Hypertension Day (17 May), the message is simple:

🩺 *Check your blood pressure regularly.* It could save your life.

*Simple habits can make a big difference:*

🥗 Eat healthier foods with less salt
🚶 Stay active
🚭 Avoid to***co
🍷 Reduce alcohol intake
💊 Take medicines as prescribed

📌 Treatment works — but only if hypertension is detected early and managed consistently.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families, communities, and health workers all have a role to play in defeating the silent killer together.

❤️ *Know your numbers.* Protect your heart.

Learn more ➡️

World Hypertension Day is observed every year on 17 May and forms part of Hypertension Awareness Month. It aims to raise global awareness about high blood pressure, promote prevention, detection, and control, and encourage action at individual, community, and health-system levels.

14/05/2026

12/05/2026

Hand washing saves lives. Consistency is key. Community engagement matters.

CHAFO volunteers with support from HSAs demonstrating on how to erect a tippy tap for hand washing at Masomayera, TA Malemia in Nsanje.

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day 2026!

Today we honor all nurses – the heartbeat of healthcare delivery in every clinic and community.

You inspire hope. You nurture health. You hold our health system together.

Invest in a nurse, you invest in a healthier community.

Tag a nurse who inspires you!

08/05/2026

This is how we wrapped up MMS Training of Trainers (ToT) on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at Shumba Lodge in Nsanje, Malawi.

New MMS trainers are fully equipped to cascade the training to other front line health workers before roll out.

Thank you UNICEF & MoH.

06/05/2026

On Wednesday, 06 May 2026, CHAFO participated in Multiple Micro nutrient Supplements (MMS) Training of Trainers (ToT) conducted at Shumba Lodge in Nsanje. The training was supported by UNICEF in readiness for MMS roll-out.

05/05/2026

Malawi is currently rolling out Multiple Micro nutrients Supplements (MMS) for pregnant women - transitioning from Iron Folic Acid (IFA).

On Tuesday, 5 May 2026, CHAFO participated in sensitization meetings in Nsanje with:
1. District Health Management Team (DHMT); and 2. District Nutrition Coordinating Committee (DNCC).

The meetings were facilitated by Ministry of Health's Directorate of Nutrition with support from UNICEF,

MMS pill contains 15 essential nutrients. It has to be taken daily by a pregnant woman to reduce risks of maternal anaemia, low birth weight babies, and still births among others.

CHAFO, with support from Vitamin Angels, has supported Nsanje DHO with MMS since 2019 - before National roll out.

05/05/2026

Midwives are guardians of safe pregnancy, labour and child birth. They are primary caregivers who work tirelessly, often in challenging circumstances, to save the lives of mothers and babies. We need one million more midwives to save more lives of our mothers and babies.

Happy international Day of the Midwife!