The application of the model in Malawi shows that there are currently shortages of Clinical, Nursing and Midwifery and Pharmacy cadres compared to needs, but these may be largely mitigated if all vacant posts could be filled (although there would remain shortages of Pharmacists). However, if all...
Data consist of observations at health centres in Lilongwe, Malawi and interviews with providers ( N = 37). I argue that neoliberal ideology, which structures the global health field, produces a fragmented healthcare system on the ground. Findings show two kinds of healthcare practices within ...
Subsequently, from the catchment areas of each of the targeted health centres, four villages were randomly selected (Table 2). Figure 1 Map of Malawi showing the two study districts in red. The dots show the main cities of Lilongwe and Blantyre. The location of Malawi in Africa is shown ...
Utilizing river and wastewater as a SARS-CoV-2 surveillance tool in settings with limited formal sewage systems COVID-19 has impacted health systems unequally and widespread SARS-CoV-2 testing for community surveillance has been limited globally. This work in Malawi highlights how river and wastewa...
Despite malaria prevention initiatives, malaria remains a major health problem in Malawi, especially for pregnant mothers and children under the age of five. To reduce the malaria burden, Malawi established its first National Malaria Control Programme in 1984. Implementation of evidence-based policies ...
The level of inequity in health status and access to basic health care interventions remain high in Malawi (Zere, et al 2007). However, the people of Malawi want the health care service of the country to be efficient, effective and equitable (Kaisi, 2013). This paper examines the health ...
In Malawi, Health Ministry clinics provide a backbone of primary, public health and maternity services in urban townships and rural population centres. There is a modest level of private health care provision and a substantial contribution from various NGOs – largely of a thematic nature – for...
Health systems challenges in cervical cancer prevention program in Malawi. Glob Health Action. 2015;8(1). Mboumba Bouassa RS, Prazuck T, Lethu T, Jenabian MA, Meye JF, Bélec L. Cervical cancer in sub-saharan Africa: a preventable noncommunicable disease. Expert Review of Anti-Infective ...
In response to the perceived shortfall of ophthalmologists in many SSA countries compared to the suggested target, a task shifting strategy, whereby non-physician cataract surgeons (NPCS) are trained, has been embraced by countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, and the Gambia. The intent of ...
Subsequently, from the catchment areas of each of the targeted health centres, four villages were randomly selected (Table 2). Figure 1 Map of Malawi showing the two study districts in red. The dots show the main cities of Lilongwe and Blantyre. The location of Malawi in Africa is shown ...