Thanzi La Mawa: Integrated Analysis of Health System Capabilities and Effects on Population Health in Malawi and Eastern, Central and Southern Africa

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.