Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit

Outcomes of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) represents an escalating public health crisis in Africa, driven by an ongoing epidemiological transition. Unlike in high-income countries, ACS in Africa disproportionately affects a younger, economically active demographic, imposing a severe socioeco...

Protect her future: Lessons learned from a school and community engagement initiative for HPV vaccine awareness in Lilongwe, Malawi

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an effective strategy for preventing cervical cancer, yet vaccine uptake in Malawi remains low because of misinformation, limited awareness, and parental hesitancy. This study describes the implementation of a youth-led school and communi...

24-hour Movement Behaviours and Multimorbidity in Malawi: protocol for a cross-sectional study

Background Multimorbidity – the co-existence of two or more long-term conditions in an individual – is a growing problem in Malawi, as the population transitions from predominantly young and rural to older and more urban. People living with multimorbidity experience lower quality...