Thanzi La Mawa: Integrated Analysis of Health System Capabilities and Effects on Population Health in Malawi and Eastern, Central and Southern Africa
Year of award: 2021
Grantholders
Prof Victor Mwapasa
University of Malawi, Malawi
Prof Amelia Crampin
University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Paul Revill
University of York, United Kingdom
Prof Joseph Mfutso-Bengo
University of Malawi, Malawi
Mr Edward Kataika
East Central and Southern African Health Community, Tanzania
Prof Martin Chalkley
University of York, United Kingdom
Prof Andrew Phillips
University College London, United Kingdom
Dr Timothy Colbourn
University College London, United Kingdom
Dr Asif Tamuri
University College London, United Kingdom
Prof Timothy Hallett
Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Project summary
Those responsible for the healthcare sectors in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa must decide what to do with limited resources to create the greatest possible health benefits for people they serve. However, deciding on how and what services should be provided is difficult because healthcare is complex, the needs of the population are many and not every possible service can be afforded. We will build a computer model of the healthcare system, which will help because the effect of different choices can then be examined before they are implemented. We will work with the government of Malawi to tackle the questions it faces and also support analysts in the region to use the computer model to tackle the questions being faced elsewhere. This should lead to better decision making and contribute to improvements in health.