Blantyre District Council

Blantyre District Health Office (DHO) is expected to roll out the third round of polio vaccination campaign from June 16 to 19, 2026 targeting 451,008 children under the age of 10.

Presenting the campaign plan during a District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting, Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) District Myless Mhango, said the third round is crucial in boosting children’s immunity and reaching those who missed earlier doses.

The first and second rounds of the campaign showed a strong community response, with the district surpassing its targets in both campaigns.

Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha, today led the nation in commemorating the International Day of Families at Lunzu Primary School in Blantyre.

The event, held under the theme 'Families, Inequalities and Child Welfare,' brought together government officials, Non-Governmental Organisations, community leaders, and families to reflect on challenges affecting households and the welfare of children.

District Commissioner for Blantyre, Alex Mdooko, has commended five senior officers who have been transferred to various duty stations for their dedication, teamwork, and contribution to the council’s progress.

The officers are Martha Kabambe, Director of Finance, who is moving to Mangochi District Council, Joseph Bodole, Director of Public Works, posted to Chikwawa District Council and Redgson Mkolombwe, Director of Administration, transferred to Thyolo District Council.

Blessings Thawani, Chief Human Resource Management Officer and Shameem Jussab, Principal Procurement Officer have been promoted to Director of Administration in Mwanza District Council and to Chief Procurement Officer in Ntcheu District Council respectively.

In his farewell remarks on Thursday, the District Commissioner said the officers served the institution with resilience and commitment.

“Together, we managed to pass the Local Authority Performance Appraisals. Together, we implemented development projects that impacted lives. Together, despite our shortcomings as managers and human beings, we improved revenue collection systems, strengthened payroll management, and made visible strides in waste management and service delivery,” he said

As part of efforts to strengthen public health and prevent disease outbreaks, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Councillor for Linjidzi Ward, Akima Mustaf Chipwatali, has launched a sanitation and hygiene campaign at Lirangwe Market in Blantyre North Constituency.

Speaking during the launch on Tuesday at Lirangwe Market, Chipwatali said the campaign is part of the implementation of the Executive Order issued by President Peter Mutharika in March this year.

“This campaign, dubbed ‘Love Your Market’, reflects our collective responsibility to ensure that markets remain clean, safe, and healthy environments for both traders and the public,” she said.

Blantyre District Council Chairperson Lenzo Kalonga appealed to market users to dispose of waste responsibly and utilise the designated collection points to facilitate proper waste management.

Lirangwe Market Chairperson Manuel Bwaila stressed that maintaining hygiene at the market is a shared responsibility, warning that outbreaks of sanitation-related diseases negatively affect both vendors and customers using the market.

Last month, Blantyre District Council launched an Executive Order on sanitation and hygiene to promote cleanliness in public places.

The Blantyre District Council, through its Education Office, has received four motorcycles to improve mobility of Primary Education Advisors (PEAs) and Inclusive Education coordinator conducting school performance supervision.

The donation was made by the Ministry of Education through the Directorate of Basic Education.

Blantyre District Council has closed several shops at Lunzu Market that have reportedly operated for months without paying rent.

Council Chairperson Lenzo Kalonga led the enforcement exercise.

Meanwhile, Pililani Nyangulu M’bwana, District Trade Officer for Blantyre, said the crackdown would be extended to other markets in the district, including Lirangwe, Chikuli, Mpemba, Chadzunda, and Mdeka.

“This is part of boosting local revenue collection,” said Nyangulu M’bwana

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