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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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To celebrate World Kidney Day, which takes place every year on March 14th, the Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU) organised a community engagement event at Thunduti Primary School in Chilumba, Karonga. This global campaign has been happening since 2006, but this year MEIRU decided to involve its surrounding communities to mark this day.
MEIRU commemorates #WorldKidneyDay with the community in Thunduti in Chilumba, Karonga Read More »
Community engagement is crucial in the battle against long-term health conditions. With this in mind, the Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU) has established Community Advisory Groups (CAGs) in Karonga and Lilongwe. These groups serve as vital links between healthcare providers, researchers, and the communities they serve. MEIRU’s decision to create CAGs is based
Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU) is pleased to have completed its first Wellcome Trust funded public engagement activity – engaging with primary school learners at Chipala and Kabwabwa schools (Lilongwe) and St Anne’s and Mabalani schools (Karonga) and exploring their perceptions about long term conditions in their community. Through several workshops with our
MEIRU engages Primary School Learners on Long-term Conditions Read More »
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