June 30, 2021 | Andrew Tie
Contact
Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity
Institute of Human Virology
Anthony Okoth
Regional Communications Specialist
Related stories
Friday, July 14, 2023
Addressing Unprocessed HIV Viral Load Samples Backlog in Malawi
The health sector in Malawi was faced with a pressing backlog issue of unprocessed HIV viral load samples. These had accumulated due to reagent stockouts and persistent power outages in the country.
Friday, December 09, 2022
Ciheb Malawi Donates Equipment to Districts
University of Maryland Baltimore's (UMB) Ciheb Malawi recently donated water tanks, solar batteries, and computers to districts in Malawi for lab improvement. Laboratories are crucial to timely and quality health services not only for those living with HIV but also prevention of HIV infection. It is essential to ensure that laboratories and laboratory staff are well-equipped and well-trained to deliver services.
Monday, August 29, 2022
Kenya Celebrates World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis A, B, and C are the most common of the viral hepatitis in Africa, with the African region accounting for 26% of the global burden for hepatitis B and Cin 2020.
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
UMB supports MoH in task-shifting COVID-19 testing
To expand access to COVID-19 testing to rural and hard-to-reach areas, the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Malawi decentralized testing from laboratories using conventional molecular platforms. The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) – Ciheb Malawi AMPLIFY program trained laboratory personnel in peripheral facilities in using rapid antigen testing that can be performed by non-laboratory staff. The MOH started using COVID-19 rapid antigen testing in November 2021 and has continued expanding this service to new testing sites.