Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme

Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme We conduct internationally excellent science to benefit human health. Our laboratories lead the region in sophistication, precision, breadth and throughput.

We conduct internationally excellent science to benefit human health with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa. MLW is built around excellent laboratories, strategically located in the largest hospital in Malawi, closely linked with the community and an integral part of the medical school. These relationships provide a unique opportunity replicated in few centres in Africa to study major health issues spanning both community and hospital. Malawi provides a unique supportive environment for our MOP, with government commitment to universal health coverage, strong engagement with research and willingness to innovate around evidence-based public health programmes. MLW surveillance and diagnostic platforms provide clinicians with early indicators of changes in the incidence of common and emerging diseases. Our combination of epidemiologic, clinical and laboratory science allows us, together with internationally leading collaborators, to determine the underlying mechanisms of important diseases. We study individual and community behaviour and bring this together with basic biology in order to plan appropriate interventions that improve health. Our translational pipeline, while providing an excellent academic environment, results in significant clinical trials and we transfer the findings to policy leading to improved health in Malawi and world-wide. We have two major well- established Programmes with clearly de-fined aims for the next 10 years, built on excellent achievements to date. These Programmes are:

- Preventing death from severe infection
- Transmission reduction in infectious diseases

The Programmes have specific objectives and key deliverables for 2018 to 2022. In addition, we have a Strategic Initiative to target selected high burden chronic diseases (lung impairment, stroke, blindness), particularly related to HIV. In partnership with the College of Medicine we have Training Aims to attract, train and retain local and international senior scientists. Through our partnership with the Ministry of Health, our Policy Aims ensure that our research is both relevant and applied to improve human health.

Throughout August, our Umoyo N’kukambirana radio program focused on Pneumococcus bacteria: what it is, the diseases it c...
05/09/2025

Throughout August, our Umoyo N’kukambirana radio program focused on Pneumococcus bacteria: what it is, the diseases it causes, how it spreads and ways to prevent it. We sincerely thank all our listeners for engaging with us on this important topic.

As we enter September, our attention shifts to another critical issue: climate change and its impact on health. Starting this Saturday, climate change experts will join us to unpack how it affects health in Malawi, who is most at risk and the key measures we can take to mitigate its effects.

Tune in to Times Radio this Saturday from 5 : 00PM to 6:00 PM for this enlightening discussion.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mwezi wa August, program ya Umoyo N’kukambirana takhala tikufotokoza zambiri za bakiteriya ya Pneumococcus monga matenda omwe amadza kamba ka bakiteriyayi, momwe matendawa amafalira komanso momwe tingawapewere .

Tithokoze omvera athu pokhala nafe mu nthawi imene timakambirana nkhani imeneyi.

Pano poti talowa mwezi wa tsopano wa September, tikhala tikukambirananso mutu wa tsopano- Kusintha kwa nyengo ndi zotsatira zake pa Umoyo wa anthu.

Mawa, akatswiri owona za kusintha kwa nyengo akhala akutifotokozera kuti kusintha kwa nyengo ndi chani, momwe kusintha kwa nyengo kumakhudzira miyoyo ya anthu ku Malawi, anthu amene ali pachiopsezo chachikulu komanso kuti anthu angatani kuti akhale otetezedwa ku mavutowa.

Tcherani wayilesi ya Times loweruka nthawi ya 5: 00 PM - 6: 00 PM madzulo.

We are in the final week of August, and this weekend Umoyo N’kukambirana Radio program is back with highlights of this m...
29/08/2025

We are in the final week of August, and this weekend Umoyo N’kukambirana Radio program is back with highlights of this month’s discussions.

August was dedicated to understanding Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria and the research our scientists at Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Program (MLW) are conducting to solve public health concerns motivated by these bacteria.

Tune in to Times radio on Saturday 30th August 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM to catch this insightful closing discussion..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Tili mu sabata yomaliza ya mwezi wa August ndipo loweruka lino pulogalamu ya Umoyo N'kukambirana itambasula mfundo zikuluzikulu zomwe takhala tikukambirana mu mwezi umenewu.

Mwezi wa August timakambirana za bakiteriya yotchedwa Streptococcus pneumoniae komanso kafukufuku yemwe akatswiri a sayansi aku Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Program (MLW) akuchita pofuna kuthana ndi mavuto omwe amayambitsidwa ndi bakiteriya imeneyi.

Tcherani wayilesi ya Times loweruka likubwerali pa 30th August 2025 nthawi ya 5 koloko mpaka 6 koloko madzulo kuti musasemphane ndi pulogalamuyi.

Umoyo N’kukambirana Radio Program returns this week with another engaging edition, focusing on how communities are activ...
22/08/2025

Umoyo N’kukambirana Radio Program returns this week with another engaging edition, focusing on how communities are actively participating in the Pneumoprotect Study.

This month, we have dedicated the program to in-depth discussions around the Pneumoprotect Study, exploring its impact and significance.

Tomorrow’s episode, will also highlight how the study is contributing to global vaccine development efforts in Malawi, Ghana, and the United Kingdom.

Tune in to Times Radio tomorrow, Saturday 23rd August 2025, and be part of this insightful conversation.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Sabata ino mu pulogalamu ya Umoyo N’kukambirana, tikambirana mwatsatanetsatane momwe akatswiri a kafukufuku akugwirira ntchito limodzi ndi anthu m’madera awo pa kafukufuku wa PneumoProtect.

Mu pulogalamuyi, tikambirananso momwe kafukufukuyu angathandizire pa ntchito yokonza katemera woteteza anthu ku matenda a chibayo, osati ku Malawi kokha, padziko lonse.

Musaphonye! Tcherani wayilesi ya Times mawa, Loweruka pa 23 August 2025, nthawi ya 5:00 madzulo.

We proceed with our discussion on the Pneumococcus bacteria. This week’s focus will be on a new study being conducted by...
16/08/2025

We proceed with our discussion on the Pneumococcus bacteria. This week’s focus will be on a new study being conducted by MLW called PneumoProtect that is looking to find a new approach to protect adults from illnesses caused by the Pneumococcus bacteria like Meningitis and Pneumonia.
Tune in to Times Radio from 5pm-6pm to be part of the discussion.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Popitiliza kukambirana za matenda oyambitsidwa ndi bacteria ya Pneumococcus, musabata ino tikhala tikukambirana za kafukufuku amene akuchitika ku MLW otchedwa PneumoProtect, yemwe akufufuza njira yatsopano yoteteza anthu akuluakulu ku matenda oyambitsidwa ndi ka bakiteriya ka, monga chibayo komanso matenda owumisa khosi (Meningitis).
Tcherani wayilesi ya Times lero nthawi ya 5 koloko mpaka 6 koloko madzulo.

Join us this Saturday, August 9th, 2025, on Times Radio for the latest episode of the iconic "Umoyo N'kukambirana" progr...
08/08/2025

Join us this Saturday, August 9th, 2025, on Times Radio for the latest episode of the iconic "Umoyo N'kukambirana" programme.
In our August opening episode, we explored the behavior of Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacterium that causes meningitis, pneumonia and sepsis. This week, we are expanding our discussion to examine how these diseases are treated, what vaccines are available and the gaps that are there in the current treatment approaches.
Don't miss this essential health conversation that could impact you and your community. Tune in this Saturday to be part of the discussion.
…………………………………………………..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Tcherani wayilesi yanu ya Times mawa pa 9th August 2025 kuti musaphonyane ndi pulogalamu yanu yokondeka ya “Umoyo N’kukambirana”.
Pulogalamu yoyamba ya mwezi uno wa0 August, tinakambirana zokhudza ka bakiteriya kotchedwa pneumococcus komwe kamayambitsa matenda monga chibayo komanso meningitis omwe amadziwikanso kuti matenda a chithyola khosi.

Sabata ino, tikhala tikukambirana zokhudza thandizo la mankhwala komanso akatemera omwe alipo otiteteza ku matenda oyambitsidwa ndi ka bakiteriya kameneka.
Chonde musasemphane ndi pulogamalu imeneyi yomwe ndiyofunika kwambiri pa moyo wanu komanso dera lanu. Dzakhaleni pa pafupi ndi wayilesi yanu kuti mudzatsate bwino zokambiranazi mawa lino.

📢Here is the 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 for the 4th KUHeS Research Dissemination Conference. The theme...
28/07/2025

📢Here is the 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 for the 4th KUHeS Research Dissemination Conference. The theme for this year’s conference is 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Check the flyer for subthemes
The deadline for receiving submissions is 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

🌐Register and submit your abstract now by visiting https://rdc.kuhes.ac.mw
✉️Send an email to rdcenquiries@kuhes.ac.mw for any queries. Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

In the final week of discussing about sleeping sickness and the HAT study, we’ll talk about the activities that will be ...
26/07/2025

In the final week of discussing about sleeping sickness and the HAT study, we’ll talk about the activities that will be involved in hospital passive surveillance where we will be monitoring individuals who voluntarily seek medical care at health facilities for symptoms that can be those of sleeping sickness disease.
Tune in to Times radio from 5pm to 6pm.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mu sabata yomaliza kukambirana za matenda a kaodzera komanso kafukufuku wa HAT, tifotokozerana mwa tsatanetsatane zina mwa zinthu zomwe zizachitike mu gawo la kauniuni wa mzipatala komwe tizikayeza anthu odwala omwe akuonetsa zizindikiro za matenda a kaodzera mwa kufuna kwawo.
Tchelani wailesi ya Times lero nthawi ya 5 koloko mpaka 6 koloko madzulo.

DID YOU KNOW?The AMBITION-cm study, run by MLW and its partners, found a better way to treat cryptococcal meningitis. Th...
21/07/2025

DID YOU KNOW?

The AMBITION-cm study, run by MLW and its partners, found a better way to treat cryptococcal meningitis. This illness mostly affects people with HIV or weak immune systems and can be deadly if not treated properly.

The new treatment uses just one strong dose of liposomal amphotericin B, instead of the older method that required taking medicine for at least 7 days. This new approach is not only easier for patients but also costs less.

Thanks to this study, hospitals in Malawi have now changed how they treat cryptococcal meningitis.

This week on Umoyo N’kukambirana, we’ll be discussing the aspect of community engagement planning starting from the peop...
19/07/2025

This week on Umoyo N’kukambirana, we’ll be discussing the aspect of community engagement planning starting from the people involved, the activities that take place and why community engagement is an important part in the HAT study and any other study that takes place at MLW.
Tune in to Times radio from 5pm to 6pm.
-----------------------------------
Musabata ino tikhala tikukamba za gawo la mikumano ndi anthu akumadera mukafukufuku wa matenda akaodzera. Tikambaso za momwe mikumanoyi imayendela komanso kufunika kwake mukafukufuku ameneyi komanso akafukufuku onse omwe amachitika ku bungwe la MLW.

Tchelani wailesi ya Times Kuyambira nthawi ya 5koloko mpaka 6koloko madzulo

A Proud Moment for Malawi & MLW! 🇲🇼The guest of honor during the meeting, Dr. Joshua Matthias applauded the consortium a...
16/07/2025

A Proud Moment for Malawi & MLW! 🇲🇼

The guest of honor during the meeting, Dr. Joshua Matthias applauded the consortium and partners for the impact of the research.

"Not all research speaks directly to Malawi’s needs — but this one did. The Typhoid Vaccine trial was a game-changer, tailored specifically for Malawi, with the Ministry of Health, MLW, and partners working hand in hand," he said.

Typhoid results in more than 7 million cases and more tha 93,000 deaths globally each year, mostly among children and young adults in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. This is an important milestone because typhoid conjugate vaccines (TCVs) can save lives.

Dr. Matthias continued to say: "This kind of collaboration ensures that research doesn’t just sit in journals but translates into real policies and life-saving public health interventions. From the rotavirus and pneumococcal vaccines to the malaria and now typhoid vaccines — we’re seeing real impact."

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences PATHWHO MalawiWorld Health Organization (WHO)University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical CenterCoalition against TyphoidMinistry Of Health - Malawi

📅 July 16, 2025 | TyVAC Conference Highlights Begin!Today, we kick off our spotlight on the TyVAC Conference, a gatherin...
16/07/2025

📅 July 16, 2025 | TyVAC Conference Highlights Begin!

Today, we kick off our spotlight on the TyVAC Conference, a gathering of global health partners including the Ministry of Health, WHO, PATH, Gavi, and the TyVAC Consortium.

At the heart of the discussions: Malawi’s leading role in typhoid vaccine research and delivery. From groundbreaking clinical trials supported by MLW to national vaccine rollout and policy impact—Malawi is proving that research can drive real-world change.

Stay tuned as we share powerful insights from the opening session and the voices behind this important work.

Coalition against Typhoid University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Kamuzu University of Health Sciences PATH World Health Organization (WHO) Ministry Of Health - Malawi

12/07/2025

We are live on Times Radio

89.0
88.8

Address

Chipatala Avenue
Blantyre

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+2651812423

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme:

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram