Direct Detection and Nanopore Sequencing of Poliovirus workshop at National Public Health Laboratory, Dar es Salam – Tanzania
The World Health Organisation (WHO) hosted a training on the Direct Detection and Nanopore Sequencing (DDNS) technique at the National Public Health Reference Laboratory in Dar es Salam, Tanzania from 26th August to 30 August 2024. The participating countries were Tanzania, Eritrea, Rwanda, Malawi and Kenya. Malawi was represented by Mr Mphatso Bukhu and Mr […]
Training Of Laboratory Officers on Fortification Of Food Products Testing In Malawi.
The coordinator of the training workshop Mr. Henry Limula, Chief laboratory Scientist responsible for The Chemistry, Haematology, Nutrition and Influenza Reference Laboratory, in his speech emphasised the importance of determining the level of fortification of food. He hailed the collaboration PHIM has with stakeholders and partners in Malawi. He told the participants to put much […]
World Health Organisation Donates Assorted Laboratory Items to National Public Health Laboratory.
World Health Organisation (WHO) Malawi office donated assorted laboratory items to the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) at the Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM)-Lilongwe. Soon after blessing the occasion, Mrs Dorothy Moyo, Chief Laboratory Scientist also the head of the National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory (NTRL) in her capacity as the master of ceremony welcomed […]