President Dr Lazarus Chakwera will this morning attend National Service of Thanksgiving at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, the Office of the President and Cabinet says in a statement.

The Malawi leader is expected to arrive at the venue at 9am.

The President declared “National Thanksgiving Day” on July 19.

In a statement signed by the Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako, Chakwera asked Malawians “to intensify prayers for the healing of those affected by Coronavirus; for the protection and support of frontline health workers in the struggle; for the protection and zeal of those who have not contracted the virus”.