Long-term conditions

MEIRU releases new publication on Multimorbidity and Mental Health

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Exciting findings from Healthy Lives Malawi’s inaugural publication! Examining physical multimorbiditymulti morbidity & mental health in rural & urban Malawi, the study uncovers prevalence, condition combinations, & crucial links between physical health conditions & depression/anxiety. Multi morbidity Mental Health. The publication can be accessed here https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002955

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Community Advisory Groups: Empowering Communities in the Fight Against Long-Term Conditions

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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

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MEIRU engages Primary School Learners on Long-term Conditions

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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

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