Background
We are an established independent Malawian research institution collaborating with local and international partners to advance scientific knowledge in infectious diseases, malaria, and nutrition while nurturing junior and senior scientists.
Vision & Mission
Mission
To be the leading research institution in Malawi and the region in the generation of out-of-the-box solutions for priority health challenges, both current and emerging.
Vision
To foster knowledge through innovative research, addressing local and global health challenges, and ensuring a sustainable critical mass of innovative research scientists.Â
Research Themes
Maternal Health & Wellbeing
Child Health & Development
News & Updates
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TRUE joined the #PRORota kick-off in Tanzania to investigate whether probiotics can enhance rotavirus vaccine effectiveness and tackle #AMR.
4The trial enrolled 2,000+ infant trial in Malawi: iron + antimalarials safely reduced iron deficiency, but not anaemia, growth or cognitive outcomes. #PoweredByTRUE
Among infants in rural Malawi, #Iron syrup or iron-containing micronutrient powders given with #Malaria chemoprevention did not improve cognitive outcomes compared with malaria chemoprevention alone.
https://ja.ma/4z2QAZa
An international clinical trial led by WEHI In collaboration with partners at the Training and Research Unit of Excellence (TRUE), researchers has delivered surprising findings that challenge long-held assumptions about childhood anaemia interventions in high-burden settings.
📊 Research Summary: In infants living in a malaria-endemic setting, #Malaria chemoprevention reduced malaria incidence vs placebo, while added #Iron supplementation improved ferritin but did not reduce anemia prevalence.
https://ja.ma/4cop8vf
Research Partners
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