UNC Project Malawi

16/04/2026

PhD candidate Laika Maganga is taking action against HIV stigma.

Born in Malawi, her personal connection to this marginalized population drives her commitment to creating change through research. With a background in nursing, she has a deeper understanding of the psychological impact illness can have on individuals.

Through her work, Laika hopes to advance health equity by studying HIV stigma in global health, with a focus on Malawi. UNC Project Malawi UNC School of Nursing

Read more about Laika 👉 https://go.unc.edu/Cq62R

12/04/2026

01/04/2026

Today, the UNC project social welfare team visited recent retirees Nenani Kamtwanje (research nurse), Regina Mwausegha (research nurse), and Akess Phalula (Data assistant). In keeping with tradition, the team presented them with gifts and a cake to celebrate their years of service and to wish them well in their future endeavors.

30/03/2026

27/03/2026

From The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to UNC Project Malawi and back 🔃🌍✨ we put learning into practice. Today, we celebrate 1️⃣8️⃣student projects in Malawi 🇲🇼that offer community‑grounded solutions spanning mental health, HIV care, maternal and child health and gender‑based .

📣 A standout: John Chapola’s work on in , reminds us that health doesn’t stop at survival—it’s about quality of life, dignity, and long‑term well‑being. 👏
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➡️Discover the work of 18 students: https://go.unc.edu/z9E3N
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health UNC School of Medicine UNC School of Nursing UNC Global UNC Psychiatry UNC School of Medicine - Offices of Medical Student Education The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

24/03/2026

UNC Project Malawi attended the World TB Day national commemoration in Lilongwe, held at Mitundu Primary School. The event, themed "Unite to End TB," was attended by the Principal Secretary for Health, Dr. Dan Namarika, and other TB implementing partners. The Gates CommiTB and ACTG team shared information on the site's TB-related studies.

21/03/2026

We’re inviting you to be the first to leave your mark on the 9th annual . 🌍
Support global health preparedness at Carolina—strengthening our ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats worldwide.
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17/03/2026

With a little luck, a LOT of , and strong global partnerships--we're advancing health and well-being around the world. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina- UNC Việt Nam UNC Project Malawi UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

16/03/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Victoria Banda has graduated from Daeyang University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery!

Victoria is one of the proud recipients of the Charlie van der Horst Malawi Scholars Program, administered by UNC Project-Malawi and the UNC Medical Foundation. This program honors the legacy of Dr. Charles (Charlie) van der Horst, a distinguished professor at UNC-Chapel Hill whose groundbreaking work in HIV research continues to inspire future generations.

Join us in congratulating Victoria on this incredible achievement and bright future ahead!

10/03/2026

We are very proud of our Associate Pharmacy Manager Hanna Kumwenda for being recognized as an Alumni and Mentor of the African Leadership for Antimicrobial Stewardship (ALF-A) Fellowship during the AMS Impact Showcase hosted by the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association at British High Commissioner’s Residence in Lilongwe.
The African Leadership for Antimicrobial Stewardship (ALF-A) fellowship, part of the Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship (CwPAMS2), is a one-year program for early-to-mid-career pharmacists in 8 sub-Saharan African countries. It addresses antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through leadership development, mentoring, and implementing AMS projects, with 45 fellows supported by in-country and UK-based mentors.

25/12/2025

24/12/2025

Something beautiful to read for the morning.