Overview (Blantyre)

The goals of this analysis are:

For the detailed methodology on how these maps were created, please refer to the supplementary material provided.

Download the full district report here.

Blantyre Maps

Population, PLHIV and Travel Times

Malawi Overview Map

Each pixel on the map corresponds to an area of 1km x 1km. Below we display a map of Malawi with some general information:

  • Population: population density using the WorldPop population density map, adjusted to the 2018 census numbers.
  • PLHIV: gridded prevalence estimates of the number of people living with HIV (“PLHIV density estimates”).
  • HIV Prevalence: estimated gridded HIV prevalence.
  • Geographical distance: direct distance (in km) to the closest ART facility.
  • Walking time: estimated travel time (in minutes) to the closest ART facility at a given pixel.

Additionally, it is possible to add markers with facility locations to the map:

  • ART Facilities: health facilities that provide ART services and had at least one patient on ART in 2020 (based on the DHA-MIS database).
    • “Private for profit” facilities are excluded from the analysis.
    • The number of ART patients in Q3/2020 is provided in the brackets.
  • Non-ART Facilities (Static): other (nonprofit) health facilities that do not currently provide ART facilities. (These include facilities that have indicated that they have capacity to provide ART services).

Time Thresholds

By comining the travel time maps with the gridded PLHIV prevalence, the number of PLHIV that is not reached within a certain time limit or distance (km) is computed. This is visualised in the below two maps, stratified by geographical distance and walking time.

Example interpretations:

  • Walking 15 minutes: this gives a map of the regions with PLHIV for which the closest facility is more than 15 mintues (walking time) away.
  • 5km distance: this gives a map of the regions with PLHIV for which the closest facility is more than 5km (geographical distance) away.

TA analysis

To support the analysis, we have computed the proportion and number of PLHIV that are not reached within a given time or distance. Higher percentages correspond to a larger proportion of PLHIV that is not reached within the relevant area.

Candidate Facilities (60 Minutes)

Below we provide proposed facilities for scaling-up activities, illustrated on the maps. Green areas indicate additional PLHIV that can be reached through the proposed facilities within 60 minutes. Note: facility labels were aligned to district reports that were disseminated.

Summary Information

Summary estimates for Blantyre, September 2020.
Total PLHIV (all ages) 36,418 (32,349–40,752)
HIV prevalence, age 15-49 years 11.2% (10.0%–12.5%)
Total patients receiving ART 155,150
Average walking time to nearest ART (minutes) 34 (33–35)
Number PLHIV > 60 minutes walking time 4,203 (3,645–4,797)
Percentage PLHIV > 60 minutes walking time 11.6% (10.8%–12.4%)

Facility List

ART Facilities

List of active ART facilities that had at least 1 registered ART patient in September 2020. The column “ART” indicates how many ART patients are registered at the ART facility. Facilities outside the district boundaries that may be accessible to residents within the district are marked with “*“.
ID District TA Name Type Authority Long. Lat. ART
A1 Blantyre TA Kapeni Mlambe Mission Hosp. District hospital CHAM 35.02 -15.64 6690
A2 Blantyre TA Somba Mpemba HC Health centre Government 34.96 -15.87 1910
A3 Blantyre TA Makata Makhetha Clinic Dispensary Government 35.08 -15.63 1729
A4 Blantyre TA Lundu Lirangwe HC Health centre Government 35.03 -15.53 1714
A5 Blantyre TA Chigaru Mdeka HC Health centre Government 34.94 -15.47 1588
A6 Blantyre TA Kapeni Kadidi HC Health centre Government 35.02 -15.66 1412
A7 Blantyre TA Kunthembwe Chikowa HC Health centre Government 34.87 -15.67 1078
A8 Blantyre TA Chigaru Lundu HC Health centre Government 35.01 -15.42 1057
A9 Blantyre TA Somba Soche Mat. Special Government 35.03 -15.86 789
A10 Blantyre TA Somba Madziabango HC Health centre Government 34.91 -15.97 761
A11 Blantyre TA Makata Makata HC Lunzu Health centre Government 35.08 -15.63 760
A12 Blantyre TA Somba St Vincent HC Chadzunda Health post CHAM 34.95 -15.91 738
A13 Blantyre TA Kuntaja Dziwe HC Health centre Government 34.88 -15.56 733
A14 Blantyre TA Kuntaja Chileka SDA HC Health centre CHAM 34.93 -15.66 690
A15 Blantyre TA Kapeni Kapeni Dream Centre Health centre NGO 35.02 -15.62 483
A16 Blantyre TA Lundu Namikoko HC Dispensary Government 35.07 -15.49 466
A17 Blantyre TA Kuntaja Chimembe HC Health centre Government 34.89 -15.78 453
A18 Blantyre TA Kapeni BLM Lunzu Special NGO 35.02 -15.65 446
A19 Blantyre TA Kuntaja Pensulo HC Health centre Government 34.96 -15.81 262
A20 Blantyre TA Machinjiri AMECCA Chilaweni HC Health centre Government 35.04 -15.70 170
A21 Blantyre TA Somba Mpingo Mat. Health centre Government 34.91 -15.88 104
A22 Blantyre TA Kuntaja Sanjika Clinic Dispensary Government 34.97 -15.79 32
A23* Zomba TA Mlumbe Thondwe HC Health centre Government 35.24 -15.48 1878
A24* Zomba TA Mlumbe Chipini HC Health centre CHAM 35.10 -15.39 1667
A25* Zomba TA Mlumbe Chingale HC Health centre Government 35.18 -15.40 933
A26* Zomba TA Mlumbe Namikango HC Health centre CHAM 35.24 -15.48 898
A27* Zomba TA Mlumbe Chilipa HC Zomba Health centre CHAM 35.12 -15.32 665
A28* Zomba TA Mlumbe Mwandama HC Health centre Government 35.19 -15.50 484
A29* Zomba TA Mlumbe Changalume Barracks Clinic Special Other 35.21 -15.39 385
A30* Zomba TA Mlumbe Maera HC Health centre Government 35.13 -15.51 256
A31* Chiradzulu Chiradzulu Boma Chiradzulu District Hosp. District hospital Government 35.19 -15.70 6637
A32* Chiradzulu TA Likoswe St Joseph Mission Hospital Nguludi District hospital CHAM 35.17 -15.80 4204
A33* Chiradzulu TA Mpama Namadzi HC Health centre Government 35.19 -15.55 2934
A34* Chiradzulu TA Kadewere Chileka HC Blantyre Health centre Government 35.24 -15.68 2686
A35* Chiradzulu TA Mpama Mbulumbuzi HC Health centre Government 35.16 -15.64 2680
A36* Chiradzulu TA Kadewere Ndunde HC Health centre Government 35.23 -15.70 2390
A37* Chiradzulu TA Chitera Chimvu HC Health post Government 35.12 -15.61 1169
A38* Chiradzulu TA Chitera Chitera HC Health centre Government 35.12 -15.61 1076
A39* Chiradzulu STA Onga PIM HC Health centre CHAM 35.19 -15.75 236
A40* Thyolo TA Chimaliro Mikolongwe HC Health centre Government 35.18 -15.90 2393
A41* Thyolo TA Bvumbwe Makungwa HC Health centre Government 35.03 -15.94 1811
A42* Thyolo TA Bvumbwe Thunga HC Health centre Private 35.07 -16.00 1636
A43* Thyolo TA Chimaliro Chisoka HC Health centre Government 35.21 -15.94 1512
A44* Thyolo TA Thomas Thomasi HC Health centre CHAM 34.98 -16.03 821
A45* Thyolo TA Chimaliro Chingazi HC Health centre CHAM 35.21 -15.92 648
A46* Thyolo TA Mphuka Didi HC Health centre Government 34.99 -16.06 569
A47* Thyolo TA Bvumbwe Amalika HC Health post Government 35.03 -15.99 138
A48* Chikwawa Chikwawa Boma Chikwawa District Hosp. District hospital Government 34.79 -16.02 6504
A49* Chikwawa Chikwawa Boma Makhwira HC Health centre Government 34.79 -16.03 2383
A50* Chikwawa TA Makhwira Mapelera HC Health centre Government 34.92 -16.11 1051
A51* Chikwawa TA Mlilima Bereu HP Health post Government 34.82 -16.02 835
A52* Chikwawa TA Katunga Mfera HC Health centre Government 34.87 -16.07 794
A53* Chikwawa TA Makhwira Mangulenje HC Health centre Private 34.92 -16.11 560
A54* Chikwawa TA Katunga Kasitu HC Health centre Government 34.82 -16.07 363
A55* Chikwawa TA Kasisi Chavala HC Health centre Government 34.83 -15.83 236
A56* Neno TA Symon Likongwe Zalewa PIH Special NGO 34.83 -15.52 1554
A57* Neno TA Symon Likongwe Matope HC Health centre CHAM 34.95 -15.35 893
A58* Neno TA Symon Likongwe Lisungwi Community Hosp. Health centre Government 34.77 -15.44 852
A59* Neno TA Mlauli Chifunga HC Health centre Government 34.71 -15.62 606
A60* Neno TA Symon Likongwe Midzemba HC Health centre Government 34.84 -15.35 424
A61* Neno TA Symon Likongwe Nkula HC Health centre CHAM 34.83 -15.52 292
A62* Neno TA Symon Likongwe Luwani HC Health centre Government 34.74 -15.48 176
A63* Blantyre City Soche East Ward Queen Elizabeth Central Hosp. Central hospital Government 35.02 -15.80 15053
A64* Blantyre City Limbe Central Ward Limbe HC Health centre Government 35.05 -15.82 7758
A65* Blantyre City Ndirande Matope Ward Ndirande HC Health centre Government 35.04 -15.78 6254
A66* Blantyre City Bangwe Mthandizi Ward Bangwe HC Health centre Government 35.08 -15.82 6030
A67* Blantyre City Chigumula Ward Bvumbwe Research HC Health centre Government 35.07 -15.89 5391
A68* Blantyre City Blantyre City Centre Ward Blantyre Dream Project Special NGO 35.01 -15.79 4770
A69* Blantyre City Mbayani Ward MACRO Blantyre Special NGO 35.01 -15.78 4435
A70* Blantyre City Chilomoni Ward Chilomoni HC Health centre Government 34.98 -15.77 4257
A71* Blantyre City Blantyre South Ward Zingwangwa HC Health centre Government 35.00 -15.82 3524
A72* Blantyre City South Lunzu Ward South Lunzu HC Health centre Government 35.05 -15.73 2974
A73* Blantyre City Michiru Ward Chirimba HC Health centre Government 35.02 -15.75 2236
A74* Blantyre City Soche East Ward Gateway Clinic Dispensary Government 35.02 -15.80 1545
A75* Blantyre City Mbayani Ward Mbayani HC Health centre Government 35.00 -15.77 1330
A76* Blantyre City Limbe Central Ward MASM Medi Clinic Limbe Special Private 35.06 -15.81 1324
A77* Blantyre City Mbayani Ward Blantyre Adventist Hosp. District hospital CHAM 35.00 -15.78 1228
A78* Blantyre City Namiyango Ward Umunthu Foundation Clinic Special NGO 35.09 -15.84 953
A79* Blantyre City Soche East Ward Blantyre City Assembly Clinic Special Government 35.03 -15.80 855
A80* Blantyre City Ndirande Makata Ward Malabada HC Health centre CHAM 35.04 -15.76 635
A81* Blantyre City Bangwe Mthandizi Ward Bangwe Madina HC Health centre CHAM 35.07 -15.83 593
A82* Blantyre City South Lunzu Ward MACRO Chirimba Special NGO 35.02 -15.75 343
A83* Blantyre City Soche East Ward Chichiri Prison Clinic Health centre Government 35.03 -15.81 337
A84* Blantyre City Limbe Central Ward Kanjedza Police Clinic Dispensary Other 35.06 -15.81 259
A85* Blantyre City Limbe Central Ward Soche Adventist HC Health centre CHAM 35.06 -15.81 225
A86* Blantyre City Namalimwe Ward Pace Clinic Special Private 35.02 -15.80 211
A87* Blantyre City Namalimwe Ward Chichiri ESCOM Clinic Special Private 35.02 -15.79 172
A88* Blantyre City Soche East Ward Polytechnic Blantyre Special Other 35.03 -15.80 90
A89* Blantyre City Namalimwe Ward Lafarge Cement Clinic Special Private 35.03 -15.79 74
A90* Blantyre City Soche West Ward Nancholi Youth Organisation Clinic Special NGO 35.01 -15.82

Non-ART Facilities

List of non-ART facilities considered in the analysis. The column “PLHIV” indicates the number of PLHIV that currently need more than 60 minutes to walk to the closest ART facility but less than 60 minutes to the listed health facility in the table. Facilities outside the district boundaries that may be accessible to residents within the district are marked with “*“.
ID District TA Name Type Authority Long. Lat. PLHIV 95% CI
F1 Blantyre TA Kunthembwe TEDZANI Dispensary Company 34.79 -15.56 107 (77-142)
F2 Blantyre TA Kapeni Aquid Lifeline Project Clinic NGO 35.06 -15.62 73 (53-96)
F3 Blantyre TA Kuntaja Blantyre Water Board - Walker’ Clinic Company 34.83 -15.51 38 (28-51)
F4 Blantyre TA Makata Makata Dispensary Ndirande Health Centre Government 35.08 -15.63 0 (0-0)
F5 Blantyre TA Somba St Vincent HC Health Centre CHAM 34.95 -15.91 0 (0-0)
F6 Blantyre TA Kunthembwe TEDZANI Dispensary Company 34.79 -15.56 107 (77-142)
F7* Zomba TA Mlumbe Thondwe Pastoral Centre Health Centre CHAM 35.22 -15.49 0 (0-0)
F8* Chiradzulu TA Mpama NJULI Health Post Government 35.12 -15.71 1791 (1451-2191)
F9* Chiradzulu TA Likoswe Malavi Disp. Dispensary Government 35.15 -15.84 3 (2-4)
F10* Chiradzulu STA Onga Providence Industrial Mission HC Health Centre CHAM 35.19 -15.75 0 (0-0)
F11* Chiradzulu TA Kadewere Mwanje DAPP Clinic Special NGO 35.20 -15.66 0 (0-0)
F12* Chiradzulu STA Onga P.I.M HC Special Government 35.19 -15.75 0 (0-0)
F13* Thyolo TA Bvumbwe BLM Bvumbwe Special NGO 35.08 -15.93 1407 (1106-1747)
F14* Thyolo TA Thomas THABWANI Health Post Government 34.91 -16.03 276 (206-358)
F15* Thyolo TA Thomas Chithebe HC Health Centre Government 35.01 -16.00 87 (64-117)
F16* Thyolo TA Bvumbwe Bvumbwe HC Health Centre Government 35.08 -15.93 1320 (1036-1635)
F17* Thyolo TA Thomas PUTENI Health Post Government 34.95 -16.04 85 (63-111)
F18* Thyolo TA Mphuka Dzimbiri HP Health Post Government 34.99 -16.06 0 (0-0)
F19* Chikwawa TA Maseya HOPE VILLAGE Dispensary NGO 34.83 -16.11 119 (76-168)
F20* Chikwawa TA Katunga Kasinthula Disp. Dispensary Government 34.82 -16.07 0 (0-0)
F21* Neno TA Symon Likongwe Zalewa DAPP VCT Station Clinic NGO 34.85 -15.45 821 (588-1082)
F22* Neno TA Symon Likongwe Mota-Engil Clinic - Mkwinda Ca Clinic Company 34.82 -15.41 628 (448-827)
F23* Blantyre City Mapanga Ward Amitofo Care Centre Clinic NGO 35.11 -15.75 1852 (1483-2287)
F24* Blantyre City Soche West Ward BLM Zingwangwa Special NGO 35.01 -15.82 0 (0-0)
F25* Blantyre City Ndirande Gamulani Ward BLM Ndirande Special NGO 35.03 -15.77 0 (0-0)
F26* Blantyre City Bangwe Mthandizi Ward BLM Midima Special NGO 35.08 -15.83 0 (0-0)
F27* Blantyre City Limbe Central Ward Unilever South East Company Clinic Special Private 35.06 -15.80 0 (0-0)
F28* Blantyre City Blantyre City Centre Ward BLM Chilomoni Special NGO 34.98 -15.78 0 (0-0)
F29* Blantyre City South Lunzu Ward Sos Childrens Village Blantyre Health Centre NGO 35.06 -15.73 0 (0-0)
F30* Blantyre City Bangwe Mthandizi Ward BLM Bangwe Special NGO 35.08 -15.83 0 (0-0)
F31* Blantyre City Blantyre City Centre Ward BLM Chilomoni Special Government 34.98 -15.78 0 (0-0)
F32* Blantyre City Soche East Ward Beit trust Cure International Other Hospital CHAM 35.02 -15.80 0 (0-0)
F33* Blantyre City Soche East Ward Kachere Rehabilitation Centre Other Hospital NGO 35.02 -15.80 0 (0-0)
F34* Blantyre City Limbe Central Ward Limbe Home Based Care Centre Clinic NGO 35.05 -15.82 0 (0-0)
F35* Blantyre City Bangwe Mthandizi Ward Madinah Social Services Clinic Clinic NGO 35.07 -15.83 0 (0-0)
F36* Blantyre City Bangwe Mthandizi Ward Auction Holdings Clinic Clinic Company 35.06 -15.81 0 (0-0)
F37* Blantyre City Ndirande Matope Ward Blantyre Water Board - Mudi Clinic Company 35.04 -15.80 0 (0-0)
F38* Blantyre City Namalimwe Ward Carlsberg Brewery Malawi Ltd.  Clinic Company 35.03 -15.79 0 (0-0)
F39* Blantyre City Bangwe Mthandizi Ward Central East African Railways Clinic Company 35.06 -15.82 0 (0-0)
F40* Blantyre City Namalimwe Ward David Whitehead Clinic Company 35.03 -15.79 0 (0-0)
F41* Blantyre City Namalimwe Ward Henred Fruehauf Clinic Clinic Company 35.03 -15.79 0 (0-0)
F42* Blantyre City Bangwe Mthandizi Ward Limbe Leaf Tobacco Clinic Limb Clinic Company 35.07 -15.81 0 (0-0)
F43* Blantyre City Namalimwe Ward Portland Clinic Company 35.03 -15.79 0 (0-0)
F44* Blantyre City Namalimwe Ward PVHO Clinic Government 35.02 -15.79 0 (0-0)

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