There are multiple clinical trials at Kamuzu Central Hospital and other neighboring counties that are trying to create treatment protocols for low resource settings by reducing the doses given to patients - this will save on the medication storage costs, and also decrease the needed for supportive therapies like blood and platelets. Importantly, this work reflects a broader lesson I’ve learned in Malawi: healthcare succeeds through shared training, trust, and collaboration between communities and institutions. Even though success is still limited compared to wealthier countries, progress is happening. For students interested in medicine, this shows how science, data, and community systems work together to shape who receives lifesaving care. There are many roads to global health that are worth exploring!
