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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme was established in 1995. We conduct clinical research to benefit human health with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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The training follows a similar program recently conducted for healthcare workers, including nurses and doctors, focusing on hand hygiene and infection control procedures relevant to their roles.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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This initiative aims to equip these essential staff members with the necessary skills for proper surface cleaning and hygiene practices to help prevent the spread of infections within the hospital environment.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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Today, Thursday 15th May 2025, our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Implementation Team is conducting a training session for support staff (cleaners, hospital attendants and security personnel) at Zomba Central Hospital.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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Being facilitated by our IPC implement Study team, the presentations are being punctuated by reviews on the alternative steps commonly used when resources are limited. These alternatives are being evaluated in light of the potential infection risks they may pose.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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These presentations have sparked discussions around the challenges faced by health workers at Zomba Central Hospital in adhering to gold standard procedures for urinary catheterisation and intravenous cannulation.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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Day 3 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training sessions for Zomba Central Hospital (ZCH) health workers have kicked off with presentations on best practices for urinary catheterisation and intravenous cannulation.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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These hands-on lessons aim to help health workers identify gaps in their daily practices, especially around hand hygiene and reinforce the correct steps to follow when performing various procedures in the ward. #researchdrivinghealth.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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It’s an engaging and insightful afternoon as IPC training for Zomba-based health workers continues!.The team has now moved into practical sessions, covering essential procedures such as hand hygiene, wound dressing, urinary catheterisation and intravenous cannulation.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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This lapse increases the risk of patients contracting healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)infections acquired while receiving treatment in hospital. Meanwhile, participants pointed out a lack of resources as a key barrier to consistently practicing proper hand hygiene.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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Zgambo says during the study’s formative phase, it was observed that some health workers occasionally neglect standard hand hygiene protocols during catheter insertion or removal.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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Donald Zgambo, Research Assistant for the Infection Prevention and Control Implement Study at the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW), shared essential tips on preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) in hospital wards.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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Day 2 of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training for health workers has started on a high note.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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As the IPC training progresses, we took a moment to speak with the organizers and participants. Here's what they had to say about the objectives, value, and their expectations from the training.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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Each group undergoes a 3-day training session, and by the end of this 4-week training phase, the IPC team aims to train over 170 Zomba-based health workers
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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The goal is to equip them with best practices in IPC to help prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections in their daily work.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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The training, being held at Mango Lodge in Zomba, has brought together over 40 healthcare professionals from the medical, surgical and theatre wards of ZCH.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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Our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) research team is today, Monday, 12th May 2025, continuing its training sessions for healthcare workers from Zomba Central Hospital (ZCH).
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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This award is indeed a testament to the excellent and innovative research we conduct to benefit human health. Graced by His Excellency President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera the commemorations were held under the theme "Democracy works for Decent Work for All,".#researchdrivinghealth.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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We are proud to have been named the best institution in quality service delivery and innovation. Malawi Congress Trade of Union (MCTU) made this recognition during the International Labour Day Commemorations that took place on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Balaka stadium.
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Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
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To apply for this training, please use the following link: For more information about the JIR programme, you can watch this video: Wishing you all the best!.
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