China has donated $2 million to the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) to support Malawi’s health sector, targeting vulnerable groups including women and children.
Chinese Ambassador to Malawi, Lu Xu, announced the donation during the Spring Festival Fair and the opening of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges held in Lilongwe.
Ambassador Lu said the funds will be channelled through Unicef to leverage the organisation’s expertise in delivering health services, particularly in reducing maternal and child mortality rates.
“We would like to show that China is a responsible member of the United Nations and we also want to utilise Unicef’s expertise to help vulnerable groups, including women and children,” she said.
She added that the support is aimed at improving maternal health and addressing challenges affecting newborns and pregnant women in Malawi.
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The donation comes as part of broader Chinese support to Malawi, which has also included humanitarian assistance and food aid to address food insecurity.
Speaking at the same event, Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Chaponda, described China as a key development partner, highlighting continued cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure and health.
Chaponda said the growing partnership between Malawi and China reflects shared goals of improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable development.
The event marked the Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, and symbolised deepening cultural and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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China has in recent years increased its support to Malawi through grants, emergency aid and development projects.
