NIHR-GHRG on Adolescent Health & Wellbeing in Malawi

NIHR-GHRG on Adolescent Health & Wellbeing in Malawi UoS, KUHeS and MUBAS Research in Improving Adolescent Health and Wellbeing in Malawi

Congratulations to Velia Manyonga, PhD student on our NIHR-GHRG Adolescent Health and Wellbeing programme, on presenting...
11/09/2026

Congratulations to Velia Manyonga, PhD student on our NIHR-GHRG Adolescent Health and Wellbeing programme, on presenting at the British Sociological Association's Medical Sociology Annual Conference, held this week at Northumbria University!

Velia shared an adaptation of the Scottish Storyline Approach, a creative, participatory method used to explore young people's wellbeing. It's a wonderful example of how our research team continues to bring innovative, youth-centred methods to international academic platforms.

Congratulations, Velia, we're proud to see your work reaching new audiences!

To find out more about the conference, see the link here: https://britsoc.co.uk/events/key-bsa-events/bsa-medical-sociology-conference-2026/

Today in Edinburgh | Sharing our research and learningWe are delighted to be at the Scotland Malawi Partnership Health F...
03/09/2026

Today in Edinburgh | Sharing our research and learning

We are delighted to be at the Scotland Malawi Partnership Health Forum on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing ( https://www.scotland-malawipartnership.org/events/health-forum-adolescent-health-and-wellbeing ), taking place today at Edinburgh City Chambers.

Following a busy week of dissemination planning, it is wonderful to have an opportunity to put that thinking into action! Members of our NIHR Global Health Research Group are joining colleagues and partners from Scotland and Malawi to share some of our emerging research findings, experiences and learning from our work with adolescents and communities in Malawi.

We are particularly pleased to have been invited to contribute to this important forum and to share insights from our work across Blantyre and Mchinji, including research on adolescent wellbeing, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Our opening overview was presented by Mrs Judith Msusa, the Director of Youth in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in Malawi.

As our programme moves further into dissemination, conversations like these are invaluable, helping us take our findings beyond the research team, exchange learning with others working in adolescent health and wellbeing, and consider how the evidence can contribute to practice, policy and future action.

A big thank you to the Scotland Malawi Partnership for bringing together colleagues from Malawi and Scotland and for giving our team the opportunity to share our work.

📸 A few moments from Edinburgh this morning!

Our WASH team at the 2026 MEHA ConferenceOur WASH researchers have been sharing findings and experiences from our work i...
28/08/2026

Our WASH team at the 2026 MEHA Conference

Our WASH researchers have been sharing findings and experiences from our work in Blantyre and Mchinji at the 2026 MEHA Conference, exploring the important connections between environmental health, adolescent wellbeing and climate resilience.

From school WASH and mental wellbeing to participatory approaches and co-design, the team highlighted why adolescents should be active partners in developing solutions that affect their health and communities.
Here are some moments from the conference.
Read more about what the team shared:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/environmental-health-key-attainment-uy5ye

Our team is honoured to be part of the National Youth Summit-a powerful platform bringing young people together to conne...
21/08/2026

Our team is honoured to be part of the National Youth Summit-a powerful platform bringing young people together to connect, learn, share ideas, and shape the future.

The NIHR-GHRG on Adolescent Health & Wellbeing in Malawi team had a session on Wednesday on meaningful engagement of young people in research. The project is a collaborative work between Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences- MUBAS, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences and The University of Strathclyde - Civil & Environmental Engineering Dept.

This year's theme is Accelerating Progress: Reflecting on Impact, Expanding Prospects for Youth Development in Malawi.

✈️ From Blantyre to Milan and Glasgow, and back again.On 3 July 2026, Stevie Amos of WASHTED (MUBAS) walked across a sta...
21/08/2026

✈️ From Blantyre to Milan and Glasgow, and back again.

On 3 July 2026, Stevie Amos of WASHTED (MUBAS) walked across a stage in Glasgow to collect a Master of Science in International Project Management, jointly delivered by POLIMI Graduate School of Management in Milan and Strathclyde Business School. His studentship was funded through the capacity building component of our NIHR Global Health Research Group on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing in Malawi.

In his blog, Stevie reflects on eighteen months across two countries and three study periods, from classrooms in Milan and company visits with organisations like PwC UK, to cooking nsima for an international cuisine night, and finally bringing it all home with a dissertation on project management and the sustainability of health research in Malawi.

Read Stevie's full journey on our website 👇
🔗 https://adolescentwellbeingmalawi.org/from-blantyre-to-milan-and-glasgow/

20/08/2026

The NIHR-GHRG Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Malawi project team joined young people and stakeholders at the 2026 National Youth Summit in Lilongwe, Malawi, held on 18–20 August 2026, under the theme “Accelerating Progress: Reflecting on Impact, Expanding Prospects for Youth Development in Malawi.” The team shared lessons and approaches for meaningful adolescent engagement in research, exploring how adolescents can be engaged across the research journey.

From photovoice, story line, art and co-design to implementation and dissemination. Participants also experienced intergenerational dialogue first hand, resulting in reflection on how young people and adults can listen and work together to co-create interventions that matter to adolescents.

Congratulations to Velia Manyonga, a PhD student with our NIHR-funded adolescent wellbeing research programme, on her ap...
19/08/2026

Congratulations to Velia Manyonga, a PhD student with our NIHR-funded adolescent wellbeing research programme, on her appointment to the Advisory Committee for the Connecting Adolescent Services project in Malawi.

This new initiative, led by Healthy Brains Global Initiative and IPAS, is exploring how adolescent services across health, education and social sectors in Chikwawa and Machinga districts can work together more effectively for young people aged 10 to 19.

Velia's appointment reflects the strength of her research and her commitment to improving adolescent health and wellbeing in Malawi. We look forward to seeing her contribute to this important work. Fly our flag high Velia

🎓 Congratulations to Stevie Amos! 🎉We are delighted to celebrate the wonderful achievement of our Project Manager at the...
07/07/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Stevie Amos! 🎉

We are delighted to celebrate the wonderful achievement of our Project Manager at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), Stevie Amos, who graduated on 3 July from the University of Strathclyde with a Master of Science in Project Management with Distinction, delivered in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano.

Stevie's dedication to continuous learning and professional development reflects the values at the heart of our NIHR Global Health Research Group. As we work together to improve adolescent health and wellbeing in Malawi, strengthening the skills and leadership of our team is an important part of creating lasting research impact.

Congratulations, Stevie, on this outstanding achievement. We are incredibly proud of you and look forward to seeing the continued impact of your knowledge and leadership within the project.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Stevie on this well-deserved success!

💧 Every child deserves access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.This Day of the African Child 2026, we're highlighti...
16/06/2026

💧 Every child deserves access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.

This Day of the African Child 2026, we're highlighting the importance of WASH and sharing how our National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded research is working with adolescents, schools and communities in Malawi to co-design practical solutions that promote health, dignity and wellbeing.

Read more on our website: https://adolescentwellbeingmalawi.org/the-day-of-the-african-child-2026-ensuring-universal-access-to-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-for-every-child-in-africa/

As the world commemorates Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 ( https://www.menstrualhygieneday.org/materials/mh-day-theme ), our...
28/05/2026

As the world commemorates Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 ( https://www.menstrualhygieneday.org/materials/mh-day-theme ), our study serves as a reminder that many girls are still managing menstruation under difficult conditions. A can only become reality when every girl has access to safe spaces, clean water, menstrual products, accurate information and supportive communities.

Here are 5 things that our research calls us to prioritise in order to achieve a truly :

1. Improved School Infrastructure
Schools need private and safe menstrual hygiene management rooms, reliable water supply, handwashing facilities with soap, and proper disposal systems for menstrual materials.

2. Affordable Menstrual Products
Governments and partners should strengthen access to affordable menstrual products, especially for vulnerable and low-income adolescents.

3. Comprehensive Menstrual Health Education
Girls and boys need accurate information about menstruation to reduce stigma, myths and discrimination. Menstrual health education should be integrated into school and community programs.

4. Community Engagement
Parents, teachers, traditional leaders and religious leaders all have a role in creating supportive environments where menstruation is discussed openly and respectfully.

Head over to our website ( https://adolescentwellbeingmalawi.org/ ) to read more about our research work on : https://adolescentwellbeingmalawi.org/news-events/

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