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TB is the second leading cause of death in Malawi, following AIDS. Although the National TB Control Program (NTP) recognizes the high prevalence of this epidemic and children as a priority population, diagnosis and management of pediatric TB remains a significant challenge. In 2016, Malawi registered 16,959 TB cases (NTP, 2016 report). Childhood TB made up 8.6% of these cases.

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Journal Articles

Innovations to improve identification of TB and SARS-CoV-2 infections in sub-Saharan Africa

Published July 2026

This supplement highlights research on integrated COVID-19 and tuberculosis services to improve diagnosis, care, and health system resilience in Cameroon and Kenya.

Topics:

Research,

Tuberculosis (TB)

Countries:

Global

Issue Briefs

Common Ground for Global Health Policy Brief: Pediatric HIV

Published June 2026

Overview Children* are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic yet are consistently deprioritized and underserved compared to other affected populations. UNAIDS’ global treatment targets call for 95% of people living with HIV to know their status; 95% of people who know their status to be on treatment; and 95% of people on treatment to sustain […]

Topics:

Advocacy,

Pediatric HIV

Countries:

Global

Journal Articles

Clinical Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Improving Access to Cryptococcal Meningitis Diagnostics and Treatment in Malawi

Published May 2026

Abstract Background Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) causes 13%–20% of deaths among people living with HIV (PLHIV) globally. We examined the cost-effectiveness of improving access to CM diagnostics and treatment among PLHIV initiating HIV care with a positive serum cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) test in Malawi. Methods We used the CEPAC-I model to simulate (1) Current care (CM treatment if […]

Topics:

HIV

Countries:

Malawi