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  • Training on Laboratory Sample Transport Management.

    Webinar Registration | PHIM Malawi
    Technical Training Series 2026

    Laboratory Sample
    Transport Management

    Advancing Malawi’s public health diagnostic networks through digital integration, standard operating procedures, and enhanced data quality across all levels of care.

    Start Time

    09:00 AM CAT

    Keynote Presenters

    Dr. Matthew Kagoli

    Dr. Matthew Kagoli

    Director, PHIM

    Dr. Kagoli provides comprehensive strategic leadership for the Public Health Institute of Malawi, overseeing the national health security agenda. He is dedicated to advancing the country’s diagnostic capabilities through innovation and evidence-based policy implementation. Under his guidance, PHIM has strengthened its role in pandemic preparedness and routine disease surveillance across Malawi.

    Dr. Bitilinyu Bango

    Dr. Bitilinyu Bango

    Deputy Director, PHIM

    Dr. Bango serves as the Deputy Director of PHIM, where he spearheads technical operations and institutional coordination. He plays a pivotal role in modernizing diagnostic systems to ensure equitable access to laboratory services throughout the nation. His expertise in health systems strengthening is vital for maintaining the efficiency of Malawi’s integrated laboratory network.

    Dr. Bernard Mvula

    Dr. Bernard Mvula

    Head Of Knowledge Managementes

    Dr. Mvula is a specialist in clinical laboratory management with extensive experience in public health service delivery. He is instrumental in developing national quality standards for laboratory operations and sample logistics. His work ensures that the link between diagnostic testing and clinical decision-making is seamless, efficient, and meets international accreditation standards.

    Flora Dimba

    Flora Dimba

    Deputy Director, E&S Unit

    Ms. Dimba provides essential technical leadership within the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, specializing in field data logistics and monitoring. She is dedicated to optimizing sample workflows to improve the speed of laboratory reporting across rural and urban healthcare centers. Her work directly contributes to the overall resilience and transparency of Malawi’s health monitoring systems.

    How it will be Delivered

    This 60-minute intensive session combines technical policy updates with practical digital module walkthroughs.

    • Interactive Live Demonstrations
    • Expert Q&A Panel
    • Automated Certification

    Program Schedule

    60 Mins Session
    0 – 10 Mins

    Opening & Policy Context

    Dr. Matthew Kagoli (Director, PHIM)

    10 – 25 Mins

    Logistics & Service Standards

    Dr. Bernard Mvula

    25 – 50 Mins

    Surveillance & Tracking Module

    Dr. Bitilinyu Bango & Flora Dimba

    50 – 60 Mins

    Closing & Panel Discussion

    All Presenters

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    Institutional Announcements

    Authored & Published By

    Moses Nyambalo Phiri

    Public Health Institute of Malawi

    Ministry of Health, Republic of Malawi

    Building a Healthier Malawi, Together!

  • Cholera cases continue to rise

    Cholera cases continue to rise.  Two hundred and sixty five (265) cumulative cases have been reported as of 15 January 2018 across the country with the highest number coming from Karonga at 196 cases.

    Other districts affected include Kasungu-1, Dowa-4, Nkhatabay-18, Lilongwe- 37, and Salima-9. However, new cases for the past five days have only been recorded in Karonga and Lilongwe.

    Since the start of the outbreak in November last year, four deaths, all from Karonga have been recorded with one community death and the other three facility deaths. It is important to note that all these deaths occurred in the initial stages of the outbreak.

    A total of 15 cholera patients are still admitted in the affected districts.

    Currently, intervention to curb the outbreak include intensive sensitization, intensive surveillance, contact follow ups, treatment of water and door to door campaigns aiming to reach out to every household.

  • 9 pathogens showing resistance to commonly used antibiotics

    9 pathogens showing resistance to commonly used antibiotics

    As part of its core duties, the National Micro-Reference Laboratory does a routine check on antibacterial resitance of various pathogens. In the first half of this year, the lab has reported that 9 pathogens are showing very high resistance to commonly used antibiotics.

    The pathogens include Methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA), Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Streptocaus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter salmonella, Typhi and Shigella.