UNC Project Malawi

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 infectious disease threats to rapidly shifting policy landscapes—the work of emerging global health scholars has never been more vital. Resilience is no longer just an aspiration; it is a defining requirement for researchers striving to strengthen health systems, protect vulnerable population...

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

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17/03/2026

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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.

27/02/2026

UNC Project Malawi is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Mitch Matoga MD, MSc, PhD as Research Assistant Professor in the UNC Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. Congratulations Doc !!!!!!!!!!!!

27/02/2026

UNC bids farewell to Mrs. Regina Mwausegha as she proceeds to retirement after working with the project for over 20 years. She has worked as a nurse in ACTG, HPTN, IMPAACT studies, the Project wishes her all the best as she retires.

25/12/2025

24/12/2025

Something beautiful to read for the morning.