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The African Leadership in Measuring Brain Health for Children and Adolescents (ALMA) consortium Malawi, in partnership with the African Mental Health Research Initiative (AMARI) consortium Malawi recently hosted a three-day academic writing retreat at Sunbird Livingstonia. Designed for PhD and Master’s fellows, the retreat offered a protected space that allowed them to focus deeply on […]
What began as an academic pursuit to understand mental health, has evolved into a strong interest and desire to understand the impact of climate change and environmental issues on paediatric and mental health. I am passionate about addressing the mental health gap in low-resource settings. So, when I learnt about this fellowship, I could not […]
Initially, I viewed research as a scientific profession conducted exclusively in laboratories. However, this mindset changed when I joined the ALMA/IDEAL programme. I have come to understand that research comprises a broad spectrum of activities and involves many team players working in close collaboration to generate and apply knowledge from various domains with the aim […]
I have always been intrigued and motivated by change. As such, it did not come as a surprise when I felt the urge to drive change in my society. My background is in nursing, and through the training, I witnessed firsthand the gaps within the health sector, a lack of quality local data for evidence-based […]
My first encounter with research felt like entering a new world. I was fascinated by how scientific papers could uncover hidden patterns, answer complex questions, and even influence health policies. I wanted to learn more of what happens in research. “How do you convince people and policy makers to adopt certain practices?”. This curiosity drove […]
A marvel it is, A breathtaking feat— The brain, That master control, Igniting every system, And feeding them with knowledge. An unfathomable creation. As slumber deepens, This mastermind awakens, Sorting thoughts, Mending weary parts, Securing memories, Ensuring they flow. All, while you softly snore. What an unfathomable creation. Swifter than morning’s flash, With […]