On Wednesday, October 26 2022, the LIFE study representatives made presentations at the International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation in Panama City, Panama. Principal Investigator for Lilongwe site (UNC Project) Dr. Tisungane Mvalo is part of the LIFE delegates.

Through the LIFE Study, our team has had the pleasure to work with amazing partners. I'm honored that Dr. Charles Mwansambo, Dr. Gagan Gupta, David Gathara, Tisungane Mvalo were able to be part of today's Health Systems Global #HSR2022 presentation! - Dr. Katherine Semrau

We further had the Low birthweight infant feeding exploration (LIFE) study findings and related questions discussed today

EMPIRICAL Annual Meeting empiricaledctp.eu/uncategorised/… EDCTP EMPIRICAL Project Thank youn! It was nice to meet you face to face!!

"We are in a powerful time for #oxygen advocacy" Prof Heather Zar at the 1st mtg of the O2 Commissioners👇 The new Commission aims to expand that! Learn more about The Lancet Global Health Commission on Medical O2 Security. bit.ly/3su9Qy1 #EveryBreathCounts #InvestInOxygen icddr,b

Pneumonia remains a leading cause of deaths in children < 5. Further steps to fight pneumonia may require addressing complex sociomedical issues as malnutrition and improved diagnostics. Read our article journals.plos.org/plosone/articl… Dr. Eric D. McCollum Mina PLOS One UNC Project Malawi

Low birthweight (LBW) infants represent 15% of births yet 80% of neonatal deaths. Identifying early which LBW infants in LMICs need monitoring and timely intervention can help. The LIFE Study aims to fill this knowledge gap. New paper in BMJ_Open: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/2/e…

This study describes health system-level inputs, current feeding, and discharge practices for moderately low birthweight (MLBW) infants (1500-<2500g) in resource-constrained settings. plos.io/3LuTjDW

“This landmark resolution is a breath of life!” stefan swartling peterson The Lancet Global Health Commission on Medical #Oxygen Security applauds the #WHA76 adoption of the 1st-ever O2 Resolution 👏 Read the statement ➡️ bit.ly/3N42dZS #InvestInOxygen #EveryBreathCounts #GO2AL Jacquie Oliwa

Optimal hygiene practices during feeding preparation are 🔑 to preventing infection, especially for low-birthweight infants. Our new paper in PLOS Global Public Health analyzes feed preparation practices at health care facilities in India, Tanzania, and Malawi: journals.plos.org/globalpubliche…

In this recent publication we describe the impact of COVID-19 on low birthweight infant feeding, care and health outcomes in Malawi . Full article here: lnkd.in/dMSr3i6q UNC Project Malawi Tisungane Mvalo Gates Foundation Ariadne Labs Irving Hoffman

Having some serious discussions with Mr Bill Gates #GrandChallenges

🌟Exciting news! EMPIRICAL Project is proud to present the project a the IMPAACT International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trial Networks in the USA! Together, we're advancing research 🌍👶 #IMPAACT #ResearchMatters 📊🔬🌐 EDCTP Pablo Rojo Cinta

Join the The Lancet Global Health #Oxygen Commissioner Reception, 13 March, 3pm, Sweden 👉shorturl.at/uxEL4 (code 108111) With Commissioners stefan swartling peterson Jacquie Oliwa Patty J. Garcia Masooma Aqeel Tisungane Mvalo & more! 🙏Karolinska Institutet #EveryBreathCounts #GlobalOxygenAlliance

What a week! The Lancet Global Health #Oxygen Commissioners met Karolinska Institutet 🇸🇪with a vital goal - to ensure no patient dies for lack of access to medical oxygen now or during next respiratory #pandemic 🙏Carina King & stefan swartling peterson for hosting #InvestinOxygen #SDGs #UHC #PandemicAccord

🌟 Reflecting on the Success of our Annual Empirical Project Meeting 🌟 Two days filled with intensive collaboration with all our esteemed partners EDCTP EMPIRICAL Project

🚨Mark your calendars! Join our next #PentaAperitivo webinar on 'Improving childhood TB diagnosis' & explore innovative solutions with chairs Alfredo & Tisungane Mvalo! 📅 June 13th ⏰ 6PM CEST Register now👉bit.ly/4dYkweE #TBdiagnosis #childhealth

Successfully held our OPT-bCPAP kick off meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. #edctp3 #AHRI #MOH #UCT #OLI #UNC #KI #UU #FARMOVS

Just four days away... Register **NOW** and be the first to hear the The Lancet Global Health #Oxygen Commission unveil its report 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… With Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Makerere University icddr,b Karolinska Institutet & more #InvestinOxygen #GlobalOxygenAlliance #ChildSurvivalAction

Our recent publication from the Low Birthweight Infant Feeding Exploration (LIFE) study reports on mortality, morbidity & effect of illness on growth in low birthweight infants. Feeding support alone may be inadequate without addressing co-morbidities. bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…