Fostering Knowlegde & Collaboration

Addressing Health Challenges

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. 

Research Themes

Maternal Health & Wellbeing

Child Health & Development

News & Updates

📢 Call for Applications: PhD

We invite applications from motivated candidates seeking doctoral training in a rigorous research environment.

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⏳ Don’t miss out—spaces are limited!

🌍 TRUE is ranked 10th in Africa for health sciences research output by the Nature Index. This is no small feat and reflects the dedication of our team and partners. 👏
🔗 https://www.nature.com/nature-index/institution-outputs/generate/health-sciences/regions-Africa/npo

New study by Glory Mzembe (CARTA PhD Fellow, TRUE ECR) 🇲🇼
Finds IV iron in pregnancy didn’t improve infant growth vs oral iron.
Suggests focus on nutrition & infection prevention earlier in pregnancy.
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#Anaemia #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth

Led by UiB, TRUE joined collaborators at @KEMRI_Kenya in Kisumu to kick off HEKIMA — Harnessing mAbs for Malaria, part of the broader initiative on PDMC for children. Hekima means “wisdom” in Swahili, reflecting our goal of generating evidence-based malaria prevention. 🌍🦠🤝

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Research Partners

Funders

Get in touch with us

Training and Research Unit of Excellence

P.O. Box 30538, Chichiri, Blantyre

Email: true@true.mw

Tel: +265 (0) 881 22 26 72 / 994 17 15 57

Training and Research Unit of Excellence

10 Marshall, Mandala, Blantyre, Malawi