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Malawi
has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the world, straining the
healthcare system and economy ©Marco Longari (AFP)
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Malawi has suspended 63
civil servants who allegedly stole millions of dollars of US funds sent for
fighting HIV and AIDS, local media reported on Friday.
Health
Minister Peter Kumpalume told the Daily Times newspaper that senior officials
from the health ministry’s finance, human resources and HIV and AIDS
departments were "suspended to allow auditors to investigate and audit the
accounts.
