Our team at WASHTED Centre, under the NIHR Project, recently concluded data collection for a study assessing the effects of WASH conditions on adolescent mental health in public primary schools across Blantyre and Mchinji districts. Through surveys, observations, FGDs, and KIIs, we engaged with over 800 learners to understand how school WASH facilities impact well-being. […]
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We’re continuing our vital work within the RGHI Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC) project in Blantyre, probing deeper into the state of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in ECDCs. Our latest research revisits the 30 ECDCs from our formative study, with a specific focus on understanding drinking water practices and potential contamination pathways. To achieve this,
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The University of Notre Dame’s team visit from 14th July to 6th August 2025, marks the commencement of the WASH, Poverty and Health study in Blantyre, Malawi; bringing together a team of researchers from the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (through WASHTED Centre) and the University of Notre Dame, USA. The study aims
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The national Guardian Waiting Shelters (GWS) study launch was a significant event that brought together key local stakeholders from across Malawi. This national-wide GWS study – led by the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) through WASHTED Centre in collaboration with University of Strathclyde, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
We were honoured to participate in the inaugural National Health Promotion Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Health from 28–29 May 2025 at Nkopola lodge, Mangochi district. Our involvement began behind the scenes, with several team members – Taonga M. Kumwenda, Mindy Panulo, Monica Nzanga, Rossaine D. Malolo, and Kondwani Luwe – contributing to the
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In Malawi, patient guardians, typically family members, are essential caregivers for hospitalized patients. These guardians stay in Guardian Waiting Shelter (GWS) facilities while taking care of their family member who has been hospitalized. Our previous assessment of GWS in southern region (link here) revealed that there are no clear ownership or policy framework for the
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Centre for Water, Sanitation, Health and Technology Development (WASHTED), is proud to be part of the School of Science & Technology Exhibition Day, a special event commemorating 20 years of WASHTED. Under the theme: “Celebrating 20 Years of WASHTED: Strengthening Partnerships Across the School of Science and Technology”. This event will highlight the Centre’s contributions
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From 31st March to 4th April 2025, the WASHTED’s NIHR research team under Work Strand 4 (WS4), convened in Mulanje for a five-day intervention development workshop. The workshop aimed to design evidence-based behaviour change interventions targeting key WASH-related practices among adolescents, informed by findings from formative research and co-design sessions with the Youth Technical Working
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Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is essential for child health in Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDCs). The Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute (RGHI) launched an ECD project to improve WASH conditions and hygiene in Malawian ECDCs. Guided by a Research Advisory Group (RAG) formed in June 2024, the team commenced and finalised phase
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One rule that should never be broken in research: TELL THE PEOPLE! After two years of research, WASHTED team together with partners from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (on 24 January 2025); successfully shared WASH For Everyone (W4E) research project findings with Chiradzulu District Council stakeholders. This one-day event held at
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