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Posted By
James MphandePosted on
11th Aug, 2026
The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has received a major boost to its research capacity following a US$260,000 (MK451 million) equipment donation from long-time partner, Seeding Labs.
The consignment, which arrived at MUST's Ndata campus on July 23, 2026, will strengthen work at the Centre for Clinical and Biological Sciences Research (CCBSR) in the Academy of Medical Sciences.
The equipment includes an Illumina iSeq100 DNA sequencer, automated DNA extractor, centrifuges, laboratory safety equipment and over 40 refrigerators and freezers, among other items.
The donation is expected to enhance MUSTโs ability to conduct cutting-edge research across key areas such as clinical research, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, sports science and ecological sciences.
Associate Professor Gama Bandawe, Coordinator for CCBSR, described the support as timely and transformative.
โThis donation comes at the right time for us. It strengthens our laboratory systems and gives MUST the tools we need to carry out high-quality research that responds to real health challenges,โ he said.
Part of the equipment, including refrigerators, will support Blantyre District Health Office through the Global Action in Nursing initiative to improve storage of oxytocin and promote safer childbirth in health facilities.
Additional support from Build Health International includes laboratory furniture and a mobile X-ray shield for the MUST Teaching Hospital, further strengthening healthcare training and service delivery.
This latest contribution builds on an eight-year partnership between MUST and Seeding Labs, which previously supported the Universityโs response to COVID-19 and helped establish key academic programmes in medical microbiology and immunology.
With this continued support, MUST is further positioning itself as a leading hub for scientific research and innovation in Malawi.