The Malawi team alongside students mobilized from Ethiopia, Rwanda and Uganda and the SPU’s sister universities in Kenya. These students are participating in a significant educational initiative aimed at enhancing research skills.
Over the course of two sessions, Dr. Chitsa Banda will be facilitating an important topic on research proposal writing. This collaborative effort underlines on the commitment to fostering academic excellence and promoting cross-border knowledge exchange.
The Enhancing Research Skills for Nurses and Midwives in Malawi workshop was held from September 16-17, 2024, at the Bridge View Hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi. Organized by Louis Ng’oma in collaboration with Global Research Nurses – The Global Health Network at Oxford University, and supported by PHIM research capacity building staff, the event aimed to address the research skills gap among nurses and midwives.
The workshop brought together 46 participants from various health institutions, offering comprehensive training on research methodologies, data management, grant proposal writing, and report writing. The hands-on sessions were designed to equip attendees with the essential tools and techniques for conducting high-quality research and making evidence-based decisions in healthcare. Participants had the opportunity to practice data entry and analysis using tools like DHIS2 and SPSS, significantly enhancing their practical skills.
The training was inaugurated by Dr. Evelyn Chitsa Banda, Deputy Director of PHIM’s Research Division, who encouraged ‘the nurses to actively engage in research, aiming to empower them, enhance patient care, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.’
The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) successfully hosted its 2024 Research Dissemination Conference, featuring a keynote presentation by the esteemed Dr. Dzimbikani Kambalame. Dr. Kambalame delivered an insightful presentation on the “National Health Research Agenda: Progress, Gaps, and Opportunities.”
The conference brought together leading researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in health research. Dr. Kambalame’s presentation highlighted the significant strides made in national health research, identified existing gaps, and explored potential opportunities for future development.
Reflecting on the event, Dr. Kambalame remarked, “This conference was a pivotal moment for us to reflect on our progress, address the gaps, and seize the opportunities that lie ahead in our national health research agenda”.
Attendees found the session as informative, gaining valuable insights into the current state of health research in Malawi and beyond. The event emphasized KUHeS’s commitment to fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and innovation in health sciences.
