Public Health Institute of Malawi

Tag: Research

  • ECSACONM Biennial Scientific Conference Advances Healthcare

    ECSACONM Biennial Scientific Conference Advances Healthcare

    Maseru, Lesotho – September 2024.

    The 16th East, Central, and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery (ECSACONM) Biennial Scientific Conference themed ‘‘The Role of Evidence-Based Practice and Innovations in Nursing and Midwifery in Combating Emerging and Re-emerging Pandemics’’ held at the Avani Hotel in the Kingdom of Lesotho marked a significant milestone in advancing healthcare in the region.

    The conference was attended by over 1000 delegates from sixteen countries namely; Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, South Africa, Rwanda, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Seychelles, Democratic Republic of Congo and Mauritius. Malawi was represented by sixteen delegates.

    Dr. Chitsa Banda posing with Mrs. Chikondi Chimbatata on the event.

    Dr. Evelyn Chitsa Banda- deputy director for research division and Mrs. Chikondi Chimbatata from PHIM were also in attendance. Mrs Chimbatata presented an abstract titled; Paediatric Sickle Cell Disease at a tertiary hospital in Malawi: a retrospective cross sectional study.

    The conference offered a platform to reflect, share experience, and collaborate on strategies to strengthen our response to future pandemics and improve nursing and midwifery practice.

  • Researchers Gather in Zomba to Address Healthcare Waste Management in Malawi.

    Researchers Gather in Zomba to Address Healthcare Waste Management in Malawi.

    The Workshop Focuses on Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices.

    A group of researchers, public health professionals, and experts convened in Zomba, Malawi, to address the critical issue of healthcare waste management. The workshop, which aimed to develop a comprehensive manuscript on health workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding this, highlighted the importance of innovative solutions to protect public health and the environment.

     

    The workshop brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including academic researchers, government officials, and representatives from healthcare institutions. The collaborative approach fostered a rich exchange of ideas and expertise, contributing to the development of evidence-based strategies for improving healthcare waste management practices in Malawi.