Blog post
Investing in readiness transforms Malawi's emergency response
Photo: Malawi Department of Disaster Management.
Malawi’s December floods showed how powerful preparedness can be. Heavy rains displaced thousands and cut off essential services, yet the government activated its first fully national led Emergency Telecommunications Operations Centre to keep responders connected. This milestone reflects years of ETC support, strong MACRA leadership, and tighter national coordination. When preparedness comes first, response is faster and communities are safer.