1. 6th Global Forum on Bioethics in Research JM MFUTSOBENGO PhD Professor of Bioethics Head of Department of Community Health and Bioethics Unit College of Medicine-University of Malawi Email:mfutsobengo@medcol.mw

2. Welcome to Malawi Malawi the Warm heart of AfricaMalawi the Warm heart of Africa The warm heart is sign of peace, hospitality and joy. The Land of Laughter and SmilesThe Land of Laughter and Smiles Culturally people smile at visitors Culturally people smile at visitors This is in the African spirit of Umunthu This is in the African spirit of Umunthu means - you are wanted, we value your presence, and thank you for coming to our beloved and beautiful land. means - you are wanted, we value your presence, and thank you for coming to our beloved and beautiful land.

3. Introduction The theme of our conference is” What happens when the research is over? Post- trial responsibilities of researchers and sponsors.”

4. Need of Ethics in Research The History of Research in Malawi - The first environmental catastrophe in Malawi according to Chewa creation mythology was caused by disobeying ethical procedures in research - Playing with two sticks, one hard and one soft, which led to discovery of fire. And this happened at Kaphirintiwa in Central Region

5. Introduction continued The drum beater beats the drum for others to dance.