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6th Global Forum on Bioethics in Research . JM MFUTSOBENGO PhD. Professor of Bioethics Head of Department of Community Health and Bioethics Unit College of Medicine-University of Malawi Email:mfutsobengo@medcol.mw. Welcome to Malawi. Malawi the Warm heart of Africa
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6th Global Forum on Bioethics in Research JM MFUTSOBENGO PhD Professor of Bioethics Head of Department of Community Health and Bioethics Unit College of Medicine-University of Malawi Email:mfutsobengo@medcol.mw
Welcome to Malawi • Malawi the Warm heart of Africa • The warm heart is sign of peace, hospitality and joy. • The Land of Laughter and Smiles • Culturally people smile at visitors • This is in the African spirit of Umunthu • means - you are wanted, we value your presence, and thank you for coming to our beloved and beautiful land.
Introduction The theme of our conference is ” What happens when the research is over? Post-trial responsibilities of researchers and sponsors.”
Need of Ethics in Research • The History of Research in Malawi - The first environmental catastrophe in Malawi according to Chewa creation mythology was caused by disobeying ethical procedures in research - Playing with two sticks, one hard and one soft, which led to discovery of fire. And this happened at Kaphirintiwa in Central Region
Introduction continued • The drum beater beats the drum for others to dance.