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WASHTED participates in the 3rd Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) Research Dissemination Conference (RDC)

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From 2nd to 4th October, 2024, WASHTED members joined researchers, experts and stakeholders in a knowledge-sharing and learning event which took place at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre, Malawi. The event, themed “Research and Innovation Driving Health Towards #MW2063 ” featured a wide range of activities including panel  discussions, oral and poster presentations. The event kicked […]

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Informing Policy: SPACES Project engages World Bank and the Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources and Climate change with key study findings.

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After a successful two-year data collection process for two of its work packages (WP1 and WP2),representatives from the SPACES project presented key findings to stakeholders, including the WorldBank and the Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources and Climate Change, on October 8th and9th. On October 8th, the SPACES team—comprising members from WASHTED, University of Malawi, MalawiLiverpool

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WASHTED Takes Part in the 2024 World Hand Hygiene Day Commemoration

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The Center for Water, Sanitation, Health, and Appropriate Technology Development (WASHTED) under the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) joined other stakeholders in the health sector to commemorate World Hand Hygiene Day. The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome program (MLW), Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), Médecins San Frontières (MSF), and Queen Elizabeth

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Inaugural Symposium of the AP3 Research Network: A Milestone in promoting plastic pollution and planetary health research in Africa

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By Taonga Mwapasa Kumwenda The inaugural symposium of the African Plastic Pollution and Planetary Health (AP3) Research Network was a significant event that brought together leading researchers in the field of plastic pollution and planetary health from across Africa. Hosted by the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) through the WASHTED research centre,

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WASHTED Gathers in Mangochi for a Productive Writing Workshop and Team Building Retreat

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Greetings from the beautiful shores of Lake Malawi! This week, members of the Centre for Water, Sanitation, Health and Appropriate Technology Development (WASHTED) have converged at the lakeshore district of Mangochi for a writing and team-building retreat. The primary objective of this retreat is to finalize and publish all manuscripts that the team is currently

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The Adolescent Health and Well-Being in Malawi Project’s WASH formative data collection started with a clap

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A member of the team having a discussion with an adolescent It has been a quite exciting 3 weeks from February 4th 2024 for the WASH team of the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing in Malawi who have started their formative data collection in Mchinji District and will later implement the same

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Uniting Disciplines for Public Health: Highlights from the 2023 MEHA Conference

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The Sunbird Hotel Livingstonia Salima hosted the 2023 Malawi Environmental Health Association (MEHA) conference and Annual General Meeting from November 7th to 8th. A convergence of minds, the event brought together Environmental Health professionals from the Government, Private Sector, and Academia, all under the theme of “Uniting Disciplines to Protect Public Health.” Distinguished Presence: The

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WASHTED participates in the 2023 MUBAS Research and Innovation week

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The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) had its Research and Innovation Week from 14th – 16th August, 2023, under the theme “Generating Knowledge and Innovations for Sustainable Development”. The three-day event held in the School of Engineering auditorium confirmed the University’s commitment to advancing research, innovation and sustainability. Students, staff, experts, and distinguished guests were engaged.

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WASHTED Takes Part in the First Ever Blantyre City Summit.

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By Taonga Mwapasa Kumwenda The first ever Blantyre City Summit organised by Blantyre City Council (BCC) took place on 22nd February 2023 at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre under the theme “A Livable, Safe and Vibrant City”. The summit attracted different stakeholders from the business, political, academic, religious, community and non-governmental sectors with the aim

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