A retrospective study to understand the differences in maternal mortality among women admitted in critical and stable conditions in Malawi by David Lissauer, James Chirombo, Nara Tagiyeva-Milne, Jennifer Riches, Rosemary Bilesi, Lumbani Makhaza, Laura Munthali, Malangizo Mbewe

“…Introduction Addressing the burden of preventable maternal deaths remains a critical focus of global health efforts in countries like Malawi which still has a high maternal mortality ratio of 381 deaths per 100 000 live births. …”
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Factors associated with delayed referrals of patients with sepsis from primary to tertiary healthcare in Blantyre, Malawi: a qualitative study by Sylvester Kaimba, Eric Umar

“…Sepsis accounts for a significant in-hospital mortality rate of 17% in high-income countries, while in Malawi, it ranges from 17 to 50%. For Malawi, the trend can be reversed with improvements in patient referral system within the healthcare system. …”
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Access to water and sanitation among people with disabilities: results from cross-sectional surveys in Bangladesh, Cameroon, India and Malawi by Islay Mactaggart, Hannah Kuper, Sarah Polack, Mahfuzar Rahman, Wolf-Peter Schmidt, Kristof Bostoen, Joseph Chunga, Lisa Danquah, Amal Krishna Halder, Saira Parveen Jolly, Marielle Snel, Adam Biran

“…Objectives To assess access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) among people with disabilities at the household and individual level.Design Cross-sectional surveys.Setting Data were included from five district-level or regional-level surveys: two in Bangladesh (Bangladesh-1, Bangladesh-2), and one each in Cameroon, Malawi and India.Participants 99 252 participants were sampled across the datasets (range: 3567–75 767), including 2494 with disabilities (93–1374).Outcome Prevalence of access to WASH at household and individual level.Data analysis Age/sex disaggregated disability prevalence estimates were calculated accounting for survey design. …”
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Socio-economic benefits and challenges confronting oil palm production among indigenous rural farmers in Karonga district, Malawi by Noel Mweta, Alex Somuah Obeng, John Windie Ansah

“…This study investigated the socio-economic benefits and challenges of oil palm production among indigenous rural farmers in Karonga District, Malawi. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach, triangulating data using questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. …”
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Preparedness for and impact of COVID-19 on primary health care delivery in urban and rural Malawi: a mixed methods study by Tracy Morse, Kondwani Chidziwisano, Gift Kawalazira, Mackwellings Maganizo Phiri, Eleanor Elizabeth MacPherson, Mindy Panulo, Khumbo Kalua, Chawanangwa Mahebere Chirambo, Zaziwe Gundah, Penjani Chunda

“…Objective Across Africa, the impact of COVID-19 continues to be acutely felt. This includes Malawi, where a key component of health service delivery to mitigate against COVID-19 are the primary healthcare facilities, strategically placed throughout districts to offer primary and maternal healthcare. …”
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How Functional Reviews in the Health Sector Exacerbated Occupational Stress and Burnout Among Clinical Officers at Public Hospitals in Malawi by Paliani Chinguwo

“… In Malawi, there is a cadre of mid-level health professionals called clinical officers. …”
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Indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic at two tertiary neonatal units in Zimbabwe and Malawi: an interrupted time series analysis by Michelle Heys, Caroline Crehan, Emma Wilson, Felicity Fitzgerald, Mario Cortina Borja, Msandeni Chiume, Samuel R Neal, Hannah Gannon, Gwen Chimhini, Simbarashe Chimhuya, Tim Hull-Bailey, Tarisai Chiyaka, Deliwe Nkhoma

“…Objectives To examine indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on neonatal care in low-income and middle-income countries.Design Interrupted time series analysis.Setting Two tertiary neonatal units in Harare, Zimbabwe and Lilongwe, Malawi.Participants We included a total of 6800 neonates who were admitted to either neonatal unit from 1 June 2019 to 25 September 2020 (Zimbabwe: 3450; Malawi: 3350). …”
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Correction: Depressive symptoms, HIV-related stigma and ART adherence among caregivers of children in vulnerable households in rural southern Malawi. by Kathryn L Spielman, Erica Soler-Hampejsek, Adamson S Muula, Lyson Tenthani, Paul C Hewett

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Assessing antimicrobial use patterns in Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) health facilities: A cross-sectional study protocol. by Evans Chimayi Chirambo, Francis Kachidza Chiumia, Dumisani Nkhoma, Collins Mitambo, Sharon Odeo, Patience Khomani, Innocent Chibwe, Simon Matchado, Pacharo Matchere, Beatrice Chiweza, Elled Mwenyekonde, Elizabeth Kampira, Happy Makala

“…The threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Malawi is high with reported mortality of 19,300 annually, the 23rd highest age-standardised mortality. …”
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Impact of health education on knowledge retention among caregivers of hypertensive patients: A prospective cross-sectional study in rural Malawi. by Chikondi Maluwa, Sitalire Kapira, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Wason Parklak, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn

“…In low- and middle-income countries, like Malawi, the burden of hypertension is escalating due to inadequate healthcare resources and lifestyle changes. …”
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Nutritional and Phytochemical Variation of Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) (Subspecies caffra and birrea) Fruit among Nine International Provenances Tested in Malawi by Mussa Kamanula, Chimuleke Yagontha Munthali, John Finias Kamanula

“…Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) is one of the indigenous fruit trees that was selected for domestication in Malawi. This study was conducted to assess nutritional and phytochemical variation of Sclerocarya birrea (subspecies caffra and birrea) fruits planted in an international provenance trial in Malawi. …”
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Determinants of postnatal care service utilization among mothers of Mangochi district, Malawi: a community-based cross- sectional study by Jonas, Sagawa, Allen, Kabagenyi, Godwin, Turyasingura, Saul Eric, Mwale

Subjects: “…Postnatal care, Cross-sectional study, Multistage sampling, Multivariable model, Mangochi district, Malawi…”
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Improving HIV testing and retention among adolescents and youths: Lessons from a quasi-experimental study of the Red-Carpet Program in Malawi. by Rachel Chamanga, Tessa Musukwa, Cosima Lenz, Louiser Kalitera, Geoffrey Singini, Felix Gent, Harrid Nkhoma, Godfrey Woelk, Judith Kose, Thulani Maphosa

“…Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in Malawi implemented the Red-Carpet Program (RCP) to provide fast-tracked services for AYLHIV in care.This study aimed to assess the effect of RCP on Provider-Initiated HIV testing, linkage to care and antiretroviral therapy (ART), and retention in care among AYLHIV in Blantyre, Malawi. …”
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Using maternal sepsis patient journeys to map and prioritise barriers to quality maternal healthcare in Malawi: a multidisciplinary stakeholder consultation workshop by Yamikani Chimwaza, Dalisto Ndaferankhande, Leonard Mndala, Chifundo Ndamala, Emily Lifa, Mercy Machilika, Esther Mwagomba, Bernard Dossie, Meliya Kwelepeta, Bertha Maseko, David Lissauer, Maria Lisa Odland

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Impact of Mobile Health (mHealth) Use by Community Health Workers on the Utilization of Maternity Care in Rural Malawi: A Time Series Analysis by Kachimanga C, Ng’ambi WF, Kazinga D, Ndarama E, Amulele MA, Munyaneza F, Abejirinde IOO, van den Akker T, Kulinkina AV

“…Chiyembekezo Kachimanga,1,2 Wingston Felix Ng’ambi,3 Doctor Kazinga,1 Enoch Ndarama,4 Mercy Ambogo Amulele,5 Fabien Munyaneza,1 Ibukun-Oluwa O Abejirinde,6,7 Thomas van den Akker,2,8 Alexandra V Kulinkina1,9,10 1Partners in Health Malawi, Neno, Malawi; 2Athena Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; 3Health Economics and Policy Unit, Department of Health Systems and Policy, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Lilongwe, Malawi; 4Ministry of Health, Neno, Malawi; 5Medic, Nairobi, Kenya; 6Women College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care, Toronto, ON, Canada; 7Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; 8Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands; 9Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland; 10University of Basel, Basel, SwitzerlandCorrespondence: Chiyembekezo Kachimanga, Partners in Health Malawi, Post Office Box 56, Neno, Malawi, Email chembekachimanga@yahoo.co.ukPurpose: Maternal mortality in Malawi is high, with low coverage of maternity care being a contributing factor. …”
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Oral Hygiene Practices, Knowledge, and Self-Reported Dental and Gingival Problems with Rural-Urban Disparities among Primary School children in Lilongwe, Malawi by F. Mlenga, E. G. Mumghamba

“…To determine oral hygiene practices, knowledge, and experience of dental caries and gingival problems among urban and rural primary schoolchildren in Lilongwe District, Malawi. Methodology. This was an analytical and quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study. …”
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Examining teen club attendance and viral load suppression among adolescents under differentiated HIV care in Malawi: a sub-optimal scenario by Rachel Chamanga, Tessa Musukwa, Louiser Kalitera, Felix Gent, Harrid Nkhoma, Kwashie Kudiabor, Alice Maida, Dumbani Kayira, Verita Buie, Godfrey Woelk, Thulani Maphosa

“…Abstract Background In Malawi, compared to adults, adolescents have higher rates of high HIV viremia and poorer antiretroviral therapy (ART) outcomes. …”
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Facilitating high quality acute care in resource-constrained environments: Perspectives of patients recovering from sepsis, their caregivers and healthcare workers in Uganda and Malawi. by Felix Limbani, Olive Kabajaasi, Margaret Basemera, Kate Gooding, Nathan Kenya-Mugisha, Mercy Mkandawire, Davis Rusoke, Shevin T Jacob, Anne Ruhweza Katahoire, Jamie Rylance, African Research Collaboration on Sepsis, Patient Experience Study Group

“…In both Malawi and Uganda, sepsis care often occurred in resource-constrained environments which undermined healthcare workers' capacity to deliver safe, consistent and accessible care. …”
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Do global health networks facilitate innovation, learning and sharing? A qualitative analysis of the Quality-of-Care Network in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Uganda. by Kondwani Mwandira, Seblewengel Lemma, Albert Dube, Kohenour Akter, Asebe Amenu Tufa, Agnes Kyamulabi, Gloria Seruwagi, Catherine Nakidde, Kasonde Mwaba, Nehla Djellouli, Charles Makwenda, Tim Colbourn, Yusra Ribhi Shawar

“…We conducted a prospective qualitative study to examine how QCN in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda facilitated learning, sharing, and innovation within and between network countries. …”
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A comparison of CXR-CAD software to radiologists in identifying COVID-19 in individuals evaluated for Sars CoV-2 infection in Malawi and Zambia. by Sam Linsen, Aurélie Kamoun, Andrews Gunda, Tamara Mwenifumbo, Chancy Chavula, Lindiwe Nchimunya, Yucheng Tsai, Namwaka Mulenga, Godfrey Kadewele, Eunice Nahache Kajombo, Veronica Sunkutu, Jane Shawa, Rigveda Kadam, Matthew Arentz

“…The study highlights the potential of CXR-CAD as a tool to support effective triage of individuals in Malawi and Zambia during the pandemic, particularly for distinguishing normal from abnormal CXRs. …”
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