Malawi
2026 Index Score
53.5 out of 100
+23.1 From 2021
- Region Southern Africa
- Population 10-50m
- Income Level Low Income
The AHS Index offers objective, transparent, comparable data over time to support evidence-based decision-making, strengthen accountability, and guide investment priorities for African-led preparedness and resilience.
Averages by category
Prevention
Prevention of the emergence or release of pathogens, particularly those that may constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
44.5 +21.4 From 2021
Subcategories
50.0
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.1.1-1.1.2
32.8
Zoonotic disease
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.2.1-1.2.5
28.7
Biosecurity
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.3.1-1.3.5
66.7
Biosafety
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.4.1-1.4.2
16.7
Dual-use research and culture of responsible science
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.5.1-1.5.2
66.7
Immunization
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.6.1
50.0
Climate change adaptation and vector transmission
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.7.1
Scores are out of 100
Detection and Reporting
Early detection and reporting of epidemics of potential international concern, which may spread beyond national or regional borders.
73.2 +59.9 From 2021
Subcategories
62.5
Laboratory systems strength and quality
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.1.1-2.1.2
50.0
Laboratory supply chains
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.2.1-2.2.2
75.0
Real-time surveillance and reporting
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.3.1-2.3.3
76.7
Surveillance data accessibility and transparency
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.4.1-2.4.5
75.0
Case-based investigation
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.5.1-2.5.2
100.0
Epidemiology workforce
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.6.1-2.6.2
Scores are out of 100
Rapid Response
Rapid response to and mitigation of the spread of an epidemic.
54.1 +26.2 From 2021
Subcategories
63.9
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.1.1-3.1.3
37.5
Exercising response plans
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.2.1-3.2.2
33.3
Emergency response operation
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.3.1
0.0
Linking public health and security authorities
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.4.1
100.0
Risk communication
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.5.1-3.5.2
43.7
Access to communications infrastructure
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.6.1-3.6.4
100.0
Trade and travel restrictions
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.7.1-3.7.2
Scores are out of 100
Health System
Sufficient and robust health system to treat the sick and protect healthcare workers.
45.1 +18.1 From 2021
Subcategories
22.5
Health capacity in clinics, hospitals and community care centers
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.1.1-4.1.2
29.6
Supply chain for health system and healthcare workers
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.2.1-4.2.3
50.0
Medical countermeasures and personnel deployment
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.3.1-4.3.2
47.2
Healthcare access
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.4.1-4.4.3
50.0
Communications with healthcare workers during a public health emergency
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.5.1
66.7
Infection control practices
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.6.1
50.0
Capacity to test and approve new medical countermeasures
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.7.1
Scores are out of 100
Norms
Commitments to improving national capacity, financing plans to address gaps, and adhering to global norms.
60.4 +12.7 From 2021
Subcategories
100.0
IHR reporting compliance and disaster risk reduction
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.1.1-5.1.2
50.0
Cross-border agreements on public health and animal health emergency response
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.2.1
37.5
International commitments
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.3.1-5.3.2
0.0
JEE and PVS
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.4.1-5.4.2
75.0
Financing
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.5.1-5.5.4
100.0
Commitment to sharing of genetic & biological data & specimens
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.6.1
Scores are out of 100
Risk Environment
Overall risk environment and country vulnerability to biological threats.
43.9 +0.1 From 2021
Subcategories
60.4
Political and security risk
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 6.1.1-6.1.7
43.4
Socio-economic resilience
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 6.2.1-6.2.6
16.7
Infrastructure adequacy
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 6.3.1-6.3.3
39.7
Environmental risks
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 6.4.1-6.4.3
59.4
Public health vulnerabilities
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 6.5.1-6.5.4
Scores are out of 100
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