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After the successful completion of the DRUM project in 2021 which aimed at understanding the Drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance in Uganda and Malawi, WASHTED and its collaborating partner Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust (MLW) went back to the study areas to give feedback and validate the study results. The sessions were conducted in March 2022 in

WASHTED participated in the event through presentations from different studies:  Anti-Microbial Resistance (DRUM); Hygiene in early childhood development centers (SHARE); WASH monitoring in schools; and inclusive and sustainable urban sanitation.  We also had a pavilion that showcased our work, publications, and equipment for environmental assessments and testing.   Our research fellows, Dr. Save Kumwenda and Dr.

WASHTED participated in University of Strathclyde`s 2021 images of research annual competition for research students and staff. It showcases Strathclyde’s impressive research via a gallery of eye-catching images in four categories – empowering people, protecting our planet, prosperous world, and beneficial partnerships. WASHTED submitted three images in categories of empowering people and beneficial partnerships. Submission by WASHTED won the

Between 21 and 23 January 2022, tropical cyclone Ana developed and made a landfall on the Mozambique coast and later proceeded to Malawi where it caused torrential rains over most areas of the country; with highest rainfall amounts recorded in the southern region. The cyclone also caused injuries to 158 people, 37 deaths, displaced 22,364