Malawi Medical Journal
The MalawI Medical Journal is a peer reviewed publication of scientific medical research and serves as a forum for sissemination of findings of health research undertaken in Malawi and the globe. It incorporates original research, policy analysis, case reports, literature reviewes and occassional special fetures. To promote idest readership possible the journal articles are available as free full text on our website.
Our Mission
To stimulate dialogue amongst researchers and health professionals in Malawi trough information that will aid daily practice, life long learning and career development. We believe that there is an important role of the MMJ to publish research that is relevant to Malawian context and encourage and stimulate scientific debate among health personell
Current Issue
Volume 38. No 3 (2026)
Continuous Caudal Epidural Anesthesia as the Primary Anesthetic Technique for Prolonged Neonatal Abdominal Surgery: a Case Report
Junyi Ren1,2, Francis Masoo*² 1.Department of Anesthesiology, Baoji Central Hospital, Baoji, China2.Department...
Read MoreThe First Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) Tuberculosis Patient Diagnosed in Malawi – a Case Report
George C. Talama1, Bright Kadyeremwana1, Charles Kwenje2, Sosten Mtalika3, Billy Banda4, Tisungane...
Read MoreExploring The Lived Experiences Of Depression Among Youths And Their Guardians In Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Aggregation
Precious Makiyi1,4*, Wisdom Malata6, Michael Udedi2, Moses Kumwenda3,4, Adamson Muula5, James January1...
Read MoreThe seroprevalence of celiac disease in Syrian refugee children with malnutrition
Yasin Sahin1,2 AbstractBackgroundsMalnutrition in children is a significant public health issue. Various...
Read MoreKetamine versus Diazepam for Pediatric MRI Sedation in Northern Malawi: A Retrospective Analysis
Lin Liu¹,², Joel Moyo3, Blessed Kondowe4, Patrick Manda4, Jingping Zhang4,5, Junyi Ren3,*6...
Read MoreClinical impact of high-potassium and low-sodium dash diet on H-type hypertension and cognitive impairment in cerebral small vessel disease
Liyan Zhang, Dongli Zhang, Wei Qin* Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and...
Read MoreMultifunctional uses of Bidens pilosa L. among rural households in Malawi
William Mandhlopa1,2*, Ulemu Msiska1, Mtafu Manda3, Shaibu Benard1, Allan Pheremelo Kumwenda1,2 AbstractIntroductionIndigenous...
Read MoreBibliometric Analysis of Pulmonary Fibrosis Imaging Research: Knowledge Graph Construction Based on the Web of Science Core Database
Yu Shuo1, Li Zhiyue1, Zhang Yuting2, Yan, Yaqi2, Tian Min2, Bian Yuhan2,...
Read MoreClinical Research on the Treatment of Post-Appendectomy Incision Infection with Traditional Chinese Medicine Patch Therapy
Sheng Li, Haixia Ren, Yan Li, Huan Liu, Jiang Du, Guangtai Cao...
Read MoreThe mechanism of Huatan Tongluo Decoction in treating dysphagia after wind-phlegm blocking cerebral infarction based on Bioinformatics combined with Network Pharmacology
Rui Liu1,2,#, Bing Feng3,#, Yaowen Li3, Ji Wang3, Yunpeng Zhang3,* # These...
Read MoreExploring the impact of different definitions of blood pressure control prevalence among adults receiving integrated HIV-hypertension services in Lilongwe
Ben A Banda1, Kelvin Balakasi1, Verwoed Kumwenda1, Edith Gulule1, Mayamiko Chimombo1, Joseph...
Read MoreEffectiveness of Integrating a Peer Education Program to Improve HIV Service Uptake Among University Students: Evidence from Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences
Billy John Khembo1, *, Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando2 AbstractIntroductionAlthough peer education programs are...
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Editorial: Implications on the Blood Policy Change by the Jehovah’s Witnesses
Adamson S. Muula Editor-in-Chief, Malawi Medical Journal Professor and Head, Department of...
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Adamson S. Muula Professor and Head, Department of Community and Environmental Health,...
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Read MoreThe Past, Present and Future of the Medical Association of Malawi
Grace M. Chiudzu1, Adamson S. Muula2, Kondwani Kawaza3 The Medical Association of...
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