1. MLW Vision, Research & Research Training Vella Chizonda Kaudzu Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Programme

2. Karonga MALAWI ~100 miles Population: 15,028,757 (2.8% Growth rate) Nurse/1000 population: 0.59 Life expectancy: 50 yrs HIV prevalence: 11.9% Under 5 mortality: 97 /1000 Maternal mortality ratio: 1140 per 100,000 live birthsZomba Chancellor College, University of Malaw University of Malawi Field study sites: Chiradzulu, Zingwangwa, South Lunzu, Chikhwawa, Chileka, Zomba, Thyolo, Mangochi Lilongwe Blantyre MLW Clinical Research Programme College of Medicine Queen Elizabeth Central Teaching Hospital Mchinji

3. Development of the MLW Programme 1995200720081991201119992003 New Buildings CoM Established Lab Building New Director New Programme MLW Established MOP Status Malaria Project1986

4. MLW Vision An internationally leading laboratory-based health research institution led by Malawian & International Scientists, improving the health of people in Malawi and elsewhere in the Region Leaders & People Policy & Policy Makers Scientific Excellence Research & Training Infrastructure

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8. Nurses engagement in research

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