Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU) Research Group

The Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU) is based in Lilongwe, and is supported by a Strategic Award to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Originally known as the Karonga Prevention Study, MEIRU is led by Professor Moffat Nyirenda, a Professsor of Clinical Research who holds a First Class honours degree from the College of Medicine. The Karonga Prevention Study was originally set up 30 years ago to tackle leprosy, and later expanded into tuberculosis, HIV and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). It is unique in conducting research to address the growing burden of NCDs in Malawi and examine the interaction with infectious diseases.