 Hypertension is a major public health concern in Malawi, affecting many people aged 45 and above. Our study found that hypertension is highly prevalent, persistent, and often untreated. It is also equally prevalent among both men and women, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Additionally, there was no evidence of increased hypertension levels as people get older. This article was authored by Ileana V. Kohler, Nick Kilsud-Harsinen, Chawoza Bandaw, and others.