Marcia Kamanga

From Evidence to Impact: MEIRU at National Research Dissemination Conferences

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MEIRU is proud to have participated in major national research dissemination conferences, showcasing the breadth and impact of our work in partnership with Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), the Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM), and other national and international collaborators. At the 4th KUHeS Research Dissemination Conference, five MEIRU researchers presented their work […]

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Engaging Communities in Mental Health Research

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At MEIRU, we are committed to conducting research that is not only rigorous but also deeply relevant to the communities we serve. A central part of this commitment is holding regular engagement meetings with our community advisory groups (CAGs) and the wider community, ensuring that dialogue and collaboration remain at the heart of our work.

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Strengthening Leadership for Health Equity

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We are proud to celebrate the selection of our Public Engagement Award Officer, Marcia Kamanga, to the Global Health Corps (GHC) 2025–2026 Africa Leadership Accelerator cohort. This highly competitive programme brings together 32 emerging public and global health leaders working to advance health equity across Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. Over the course of nine

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MEIRU Launches the Mental Health Data Prize Africa 2024

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In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), and the Mental Health Users and Carers Association (MEHUCA), we officially launched our newly awarded grant, the Mental Health Data Prize – Africa 2024. This prestigious initiative is administered by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and funded by Wellcome

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Growing Up in Malawi Exhibition: Edinburgh and Glasgow

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In January 2025, MEIRU co-hosted the two screening events of Episode Two of the Growing Up in Malawi film series at Edinburgh City Chambers, in partnership with the Scotland Malawi Partnership and at the University of Glasgow. These events brought together a diverse and engaged audience to celebrate the continuation of this participatory documentary project.

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