Hastings Chiumia
Hastings Chiumia is the Acting Deputy Director for Curative Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Malawi, specializing in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health. He is actively involved in efforts to combat the high mortality rate of NCDs in the country, which currently stands at 32%. Chiumia has been instrumental in capacity-building initiatives for journalists and healthcare professionals, focusing on the establishment of essential NCD interventions and the expansion of healthcare services across Malawi.
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Recent news mentions
Hastings Chiumia highlighted the scaling up of infrastructure at district level, training of health workers, and strengthening of service delivery as measures the government is undertaking to combat NCDs.
Govt intensifies interventions to eliminate NCDs in Malawi - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-10-05
Hastings Chiumia made remarks in Lilongwe regarding the fight against non-communicable diseases.
NCD mortality stands at 32%, govt implementing double-edged interventions to tame the scourge - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-26
