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WASHTED Takes Part in the 2024 World Hand Hygiene Day Commemoration

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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More than collecting data: WASHTED disseminates research findings from Guardian Waiting Shelter (GWS) project.

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From 26th to 27th March 2024, MUBAS through WASHTED Centre participated in a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities learning event organised by WaterAid at Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe. The event focused on learning through sharing experiences from researchers, implementors and other stakeholders to achieve tangible and sustainable outcomes in promoting WASH in

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World Water Day 2024

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On this World Water Day, we spoke to one of our team members about the theme “leveraging water for peace.” Here’s what they shared: “Growing up, water was a crucial part of daily life. I remember fetching water from boreholes, a task shared by boys and girls alike. Sometimes, conflicts would arise at the water

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Highlights of MUBAS` involvement at the 2024 Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) capacity-building workshop, Lilongwe

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MUBAS actively participated in the distinguished Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) capacity-building workshop hosted by the Malawi Medical Council. The event was held at Bingu International Conference Centre from the 18th to the 20th of March 2024. Embracing this year’s profound theme, “Utilisation of Digital Technology and Innovation in Strengthening Governance and Regulation

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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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