Women health practitioners in Malawi have been encouraged to take a bold approach toward conducting medical research on various health issues.
During a recent talk with female lecturers and students from the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at the Catholic University of Malawi, Dr. Kelita Nyamali Kamoto, a leader of Women in Health Research in Malawi (WIDREM), urged these practitioners to confidently engage in research initiatives.
“We have a wealth of data around us that needs to be researched, whether in our hospitals, communities, or homes,” said Kamoto.
She emphasized that women health practitioners should not underestimate their ability to participate in research within the health sector.
Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Karen Giva, encouraged female students to take research initiatives seriously.
She also urged them to draw inspiration from mentors who are conducting significant medical research in the country.
Established in 2015, WIDREM is a network under the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), which receives funding from the World Health Organization.
In Malawi, WIDREM has formed partnerships with several institutions, including the Catholic University of Malawi, to empower women to undertake various medical research projects.