Mission
Our purpose is to effect positive change in health policy and practice through high-quality research, training, infrastructure and community engagement. This is accomplished through teamwork, respect and care for research participants, and partnerships with local and international stakeholders.
Vision
To contribute to healthy, long lives for all through high quality, collaborative health research and training
Core Values
Integrity
Teamwork
Diversity
Professionalism
Service to others
Welcome to JHP (Blantyre CRS)
The Johns Hopkins Research Project (JHP) – also known as Blantyre Clinical Research Site (CRS) – started in 1988 as a collaboration between the Johns Hopkins University (USA) and the Malawi Ministry of Health. The College of Medicine (COM), University of Malawi joined this collaboration in 1995, four years after COM was established. The long-standing partnership between JHU, the Ministry of Health and the COM has helped to establish a strong and stable presence for JHP in the research community. In May 2021, COM joined forces with Kamuzu College of Nursing and was re-established as Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS).
Country Background
Malawi is a country with a rapidly growing population of about 18 million in Southern Africa. Our main research site is located in Blantyre, Malawi.
Explore Our Work
Our researchers and support staff conduct large clinical studies that have greatly contributed to the knowledge of HIV/AIDS in Malawi and globally
Community Engagement
Centering the community in our work is a top priority. We ensure that the Community Advisory Board (CAB) is part of every stage of the research process
State of the Art Laboratory
In 2021, the JHP Research Laboratories earned the prestigious honour of being accredited by the College of American Pathologists.
Improving health in Malawi through research, training and patient care.
JHP has over 100 staff members including researchers, nurses, clinicians, laboratory personnel and other support staff.