14/09/2026
๐ Celebrating Our Kathryn Edyvane Award Winner โ Lilongwe
What an inspiring showcase of research, innovation, and dedication in Lilongwe! ๐ฒ๐ผ
We are proud to celebrate our Kathryn Edyvane Award winner from Lilongwe and our two outstanding runners-up, whose research highlights important challenges and opportunities for improving healthcare in Malawi.
๐ฅ Winner โ Ishmael Mbeye
Barriers and facilitators to transition of care from pediatric to adult care among children with rheumatic heart disease attending cardiac clinic at QECH, Malawi.
๐ฅ Runner-up โ Bayill Chindungwa
Prevalence and associated factors of obstructive sleep apnea among patients with hypertension at Kamuzu Central Hospital.
๐ฅ Runner-up โ Julius Nazombe
Stigma and psychosocial burden of Hirschsprung disease on families: Comparing urban and rural caregiver experiences in Malawi.
๐ Congratulations to Ishmael, Bayill and Julius ! Your commitment to research and improving patient care is truly commendable.
We are looking forward to hearing from our Blantyre presenters this week and seeing the exciting research, ideas, and innovations they will bring forward.
Stay tuned! ๐๐ฒ๐ผ