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Oxygen in Malawi: What Communities Need to Know

A short, community-focused guide developed by PATH and partners to raise awareness about the importance of medical oxygen. It explains what medical oxygen is, why it’s vital for saving lives, and how it is used to treat conditions such as pneumonia, complications after childbirth, and COVID-19. The document highlights Malawi’s efforts to expand oxygen access through the National Medical Oxygen Roadmap (2021–2026), training of health workers, and investments in production and maintenance systems. It also corrects common myths and misconceptions about oxygen use, emphasizing that oxygen is safe, effective, and essential for quality health care.

Author(s): PATH

Publication date: November 2025

Available materials

  1. English

    1. Oxygen in Malawi: What Communities Need to Know 33.5 KB PDF

  2. Other language

    1. Oxygen ku Malawi: Zoyenera Kudziwa Zokhudza Mpweya wa Oxygen (Chichewa) 46.3 KB PDF