Tag: Research

  • Enhancing Research Skills for Nurses & Midwives 

    Enhancing Research Skills for Nurses & Midwives 

    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.

     

    Dr. Evelyn Chitsa Banda, Research Division D.D

    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.’

  • Dr. Dzinkambani Kambalame Presents At Kamuzu University Of Health Sciences 2024 Research Dissemination Conference.

    Dr. Dzinkambani Kambalame Presents At Kamuzu University Of Health Sciences 2024 Research Dissemination Conference.

    Lilongwe, Malawi – October 4, 2024.

    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.

  • 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.