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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme was established in 1995. We conduct internationally excellent science to benefit human health.

Malawi
Joined October 2017
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MLW Deputy Director, Prof. Janelisa Musaya, has urged journalists to invest effort in understanding the science behind climate change, rather than simply relaying information they do not fully understand.
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Prof. Musaya made the remarks during a media information session that the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW), in collaboration with the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS), is holding in the Lower Shire from 17–18 September 2026.
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𝐌𝐋𝐖 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐢
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The MLW, MobART study team and field site management conducted preliminary on-site engagement meetings in Mangochi with Health Centre leadership and District Health Management Team (DHMT) representatives at the designated study sites.
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Today, as we celebrate 62 years of Malawi's independence, we reaffirm our commitment to our core mission: conducting excellent health research that improves human health and training the next generation of researchers and leaders. Happy Independence Day!
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Congratulations, Prof. @khuzwayo_jere, on the NIHR Global Health Professorship!
Thrilled to be awarded the NIHR Global Heath Professorship and excited to continue being part of the NIHR family.
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We are honored to be hosting the Wellcome Board of Governors and partners from LSTM, UoL and KUHeS here to learn more about our work tackling Malawi’s health challenges through science. Grateful for the positive feedback & looking forward to deepening our partnerships.
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Milestone in the fight against drug-resistant malaria in Southern Africa. SADC health ministers endorsed a malaria report with a dedicated #DrugResistance section and agreed on next steps, including developing a regional strategy. Read more: mlw.mw/news_and_events/sadc-…
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Job Opportunity at LSHTM: Research Assistant in Neonatal Clinical Care jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/EPH-EPIH-20…
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𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 The Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Research Programme (MLW) announces that Wellcome has approved a new seven-year core grant to underpin MLW’s scientific strategy, training programme, and research initiatives from 2025 – 2032. mlw.mw/news_and_events/malaw…
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A huge congratulations to our team members who swept the awards at the 2025 @KUHeS_mw Research Dissemination Conference. Well done!
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Today, Thursday 15th May 2025, our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Implementation Team is conducting a training session for support staff (cleaners, hospital attendants and security personnel) at Zomba Central Hospital.
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This initiative aims to equip these essential staff members with the necessary skills for proper surface cleaning and hygiene practices to help prevent the spread of infections within the hospital environment.
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Day 3 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training sessions for Zomba Central Hospital (ZCH) health workers have kicked off with presentations on best practices for urinary catheterisation and intravenous cannulation.
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These presentations have sparked discussions around the challenges faced by health workers at Zomba Central Hospital in adhering to gold standard procedures for urinary catheterisation and intravenous cannulation.
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It’s an engaging and insightful afternoon as IPC training for Zomba-based health workers continues! The team has now moved into practical sessions, covering essential procedures such as hand hygiene, wound dressing, urinary catheterisation and intravenous cannulation.
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These hands-on lessons aim to help health workers identify gaps in their daily practices, especially around hand hygiene and reinforce the correct steps to follow when performing various procedures in the ward. #researchdrivinghealth.
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Day 2 of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training for health workers has started on a high note.
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Donald Zgambo, Research Assistant for the Infection Prevention and Control Implement Study at the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW), shared essential tips on preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) in hospital wards.
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As the IPC training progresses, we took a moment to speak with the organizers and participants. Here's what they had to say about the objectives, value, and their expectations from the training.
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Our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) research team is today, Monday, 12th May 2025, continuing its training sessions for healthcare workers from Zomba Central Hospital (ZCH).
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The training, being held at Mango Lodge in Zomba, has brought together over 40 healthcare professionals from the medical, surgical and theatre wards of ZCH.
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We are proud to have been named the best institution in quality service delivery and innovation. Malawi Congress Trade of Union (MCTU) made this recognition during the International Labour Day Commemorations that took place on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Balaka stadium.
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This award is indeed a testament to the excellent and innovative research we conduct to benefit human health. Graced by His Excellency President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera the commemorations were held under the theme "Democracy works for Decent Work for All," #researchdrivinghealth
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The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW) is calling for media practitioners with an interest in science communication and a desire to strengthen their skills in health research reporting to apply for the 2025/2026 Journalists in Residence (JIR) training programme.
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To apply for this training, please use the following link: forms.gle/Jd5FQr97C7F2k5CB7. For more information about the JIR programme, you can watch this video: youtu.be/Fqwt_ZFIb0A. Wishing you all the best!
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