Functionality of technical working groups in enabling evidence-informed decision-making within Malawi's Ministry of Health: a cross-sectional qualitative study.

Melody SakalaMarlen Stacey ChawaniIsabel Kazanga-ChiumiaHleziwe HaraLeila AbdullahiDzinkambani KambalameJosephine BandaCollins MitamboAnja TerlouwRose Oronje

Published in: Health research policy and systems (2023)

TWGs are highly valued and play a critical role in strengthening EIDM within the MoH. Our paper highlights the complexity and barriers of TWG functionality in supporting pathways for health policy-making in Malawi. These results have implications for EIDM in the health sector. This suggests that the MoH should actively develop reliable interventions and evidence tools, strengthen capacity-building and increase funding for EIDM.

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public health
healthcare
mental health
health information
decision making
physical activity
climate change
social media