Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme

25/02/2026

Ever wondered what a PhD student does all day?

Follow Amuza Wamawobe as he walks us through a typical day at MLW and explains how his research is making a real-world difference.

12/02/2026

Someone in Zomba found this giant mosquito in his house and asked whether it was dangerous. The good news is, it is not harmful.

This is called an elephant mosquito, considering its gigantic size. Despite its size, it is completely harmless, and unlike other mosquitoes, it does not bite, neither does it feed on blood. It survives entirely on sugar sources like nectar. It is basically a vegetarian mosquito.

So if you see one, please don’t kill it. Even better, its larvae actually prey on other mosquito larvae in water, including species that spread disease. Because of this, elephant mosquitoes are considered a natural biological control against harmful mosquitoes.

There hasn’t been any formal research on this species in Malawi yet, but it could be a very interesting area to explore.

Big mosquito ≠ bad mosquito

09/02/2026

RE-ADVERTISED
THIS IS NOT A JOB VACANCY

𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡?

Current vaccines that aim to prevent pneumonia are not fully effective, so there is an urgent need to find new ones. The bacteria that cause pneumonia are often found in the nose of healthy people. Presence of the pneumococcus in the nose (also called nasopharyngeal carriage) is a prerequisite for pneumococcal disease and transmission of the bacteria.

We invite healthy volunteers to have a few drops of pneumococcus put in their nose. We will monitor volunteers carefully- this will include a health check, blood, and nasal samples.

If you are interested in knowing more, please read the complete recruitment description via the link below, and contact our research team for more information if you are:

Aged 18-50 years
Healthy
Non- smoker
Fluent in spoken and written English and/or Chichewa.

Please note that this is voluntary participation. There is no obligation to take part after the initial meeting. Volunteers who decide to take part will be compensated for time and inconvenience.

READ FULL DESCRIPTION HERE:
https://www.mlw.mw/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBV-CHIM-Advert-v1.2-English-Chichewa-combined.pdf

06/02/2026

Help us shape the future of maternal health.

The purpose of this short questionnaire is to identify priority areas for improving postnatal care (PNC) and newborn health outcomes. We are seeking diverse perspectives to inform our next steps.

Please participate by clicking the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/WvT6ibANtL

22/01/2026

Taking it back to November 2025, during the Field Research Assistants' day in Mangochi. The program was packed with various activities, including sessions on how to manage finances, mental health wellness as well as reflecting on the FRAs initiative.

Watch the video below ⬇️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol7zowZ5u4k

The 2025 Field Research Assistants (FRA's) day event took place at the scenic shores of Lake Malawi in Mangochi.At the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Pro...

21/01/2026

SHAPING THE FUTURE: IDE GROUP CHARTS A RENEWED STRATEGIC PATH

Infectious Disease EPI Group convened for a dynamic session which brought together group members for thoughtful reflection, robust discussion and forward-looking planning, to review the current IDE Group strategy and realign it with the group’s evolving priorities and Malawi Liverpool Wellcome (MLW)’s new research strategy.

READ MORE:
https://www.mlw.mw/news_and_events/shaping-the-future-ide-group-charts-a-renewed-strategic-path/

21/01/2026

MLW Study Reveals 32% reduction in infection-related maternal deaths and severe illness through Innovative APT Approach

LILONGWE, Malawi – A landmark study by the Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Programme (MLW) has found that health facilities implementing the APT Sepsis approach achieved a significant 32% reduction in mothers dying from infections or becoming severely ill.

These results were shared today during a high-level dissemination meeting in Lilongwe. The event, hosted by the MLW Maternal and Neonatal Health Group, brought together policymakers, clinicians, and partners to review evidence aimed at drastically improving maternal health outcomes across Malawi.

The meeting focused on the results of the Active Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis (APT Sepsis) Study. The research examined whether a structured, evidence-based approach could empower health workers to prevent infections, detect sepsis early, and respond rapidly with life-saving treatment.

The intervention focused on two critical areas namely prevention and treatment. On prevention, the study focused on strengthening hand hygiene and infection-prevention practices, and for treatment, on the introduction of the FAST-M bundle (Fluids, Antibiotics, Source control, Transfer, and Monitoring).

The scale of the study was extensive, covering 59 health facilities across Malawi and Uganda and reaching more than 430,000 women.

Speaking as the Guest of Honour, Dr. Judith Mkwaila highlighted the vital role these findings will play in shaping national health policy. She commended the research team for their work, noting that the study provides a roadmap for eliminating sepsis.

"It is encouraging to see such highly cost-effective approaches making a profound impact on a major national health challenge," Dr. Mkwaila stated. "These findings are essential in shaping Malawi’s efforts to protect the lives of mothers across the country."

21/01/2026

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

MLW is inviting qualified firms to express their interest for the Supply, Implementation, Commissioning and Support of the ERP under a turnkey approach, which includes application software, server hardware, integration of all components supplied, implementation of the systems and hardware, training and knowledge transfer, commissioning of all systems and technologies and provision of required warranty, support and maintenance. The detailed specifications and requirements will be contained in the Request for Bids that will be issued to only shortlisted firms.

Read more here:

https://www.mlw.mw/careers/

Work with us Please email vacancies@mlw.mw for further information SENIOR ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT Deadline: 30/01/2026 More details COMPENSATION & BENEFITS MANAGER Deadline: 30/01/2026 More details MARKETING MANAGER Deadline: 30/01/2026 More details Research Governance Officer – Interns – 4 posts D...

15/01/2026

Today we join the nation in commemorating Chilembwe Day! This is a time to reflect on courage, service and the collective responsibility of building a better Malawi. At MLW, we remain committed to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes for our communities.

31/12/2025

24/12/2025

We are wishing everyone a wonderful holiday break.

See you in 2026!