Measles-Rubella Push: Malawi’s Ministry of Health will run a nationwide measles-rubella supplementary vaccination campaign from Sept 21–25, targeting children aged 9 months to 9 years, with vitamin A for 6 months to 5 years. Vice-Presidency Tensions: Vice-President Jane Ansah says she was excluded from Cabinet meetings and stripped of disaster-management duties, while experts and civil society are urging President Peter Mutharika to address the constitutional accountability gap. Aid vs Self-Reliance: Ansah urged people with disabilities in Phalombe to form cooperatives and pursue income-generating projects instead of relying on handouts. Finance for Farmers: Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha hailed an EIB–Centenary Bank deal worth up to €7.5m (with EU backing) to support small agri-businesses and farmers. Kidnapping in Blantyre: Police are searching for British auditor Nusrat Osman, 47, abducted in broad daylight by four men; a reward of £12,600 is offered. Road Safety Alert (Blantyre): Uncovered manholes on busy roads are raising safety and disease concerns, with calls for urgent marking and replacement. Governance in Focus (HRDC): Mediation between HRDC factions has collapsed and the leadership dispute is back in court. Urban Growth Plan: Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu is pushing more multi-storey development in Lilongwe as land pressure rises. SRHR Under Pressure: Commentaries highlight how political and financial pressures are threatening sexual and reproductive health and rights gains.