Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando – The Conversation

Mothers need to be introduced to the kangaroo mother care method through counsel and practice, a process that requires patience and ultimately, time. Getty Images

June 10, 2021

Malawi is taking steps to improve care of preterm babies. But gaps remain

Mai-Lei Woo Kinshella, University of British Columbia and Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando, University of Malawi

Malawi was one of the early adopters of kangaroo mother care, with a pilot intervention in 1999.

Male involvement antenatal care helps with the uptake of services and retention in care of both the mother and her baby. Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images

October 27, 2020

How to get Malawian men more involved in antenatal care ‑ and why it matters

Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando, University of Malawi and Adamson S. Muula, University of Malawi

Male involvement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is key for the uptake of services and retention in care. When men are involved, HIV exposed or infected children do better.

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