National Genomics Sequencing Reference Laboratory SOPs Development Workshop
National Genomics Sequencing Reference Laboratory (NGSRL) under Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM) is mandated to conduct genome sequencing of all pathogens of public health importance. Genome sequencing is a molecular method that is used to determine the entire genome makeup of a specific organism or cell types. It facilitates detection of mutations and the […]
Solar power improves preparedness at PHIM
In a significant step towards sustainable development, the National Public Health Emergency Operations Centre of the Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM) now has sustainable power solutions. This initiative aims to improve preparedness of PHIM, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for critical health services and surveillance data management systems. The introduction of solar power is expected […]
Mentorship and Supportive Supervision for Laboratories that support Surveillance of disease outbreaks for Emergence preparedness and readiness.
Clinical laboratories in Malawi form the foundation of evidence-based patient treatment and care. They are a fundamental component of disease surveillance, diagnosis and monitoring at every level of the healthcare system. Microbiology is one of the services offered by clinical laboratories to guide clinicians in antibiotic prescription and monitoring of antimicrobial resistance trends among pathogens […]
