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Scotland, Malawi and medicine: Livingstone's legacy, I presume? An historical perspective
1Airdrie Health Centre, Monkscourt Avenue, Airdrie. lwanda2000@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract:
In this personal short historical perspective I reflect on aspects of the medical history of Malawi, formerly Nyasaland, highlighting the role of Scotland and its people in the development of the Malawi medical services in both the colonial as well as the postcolonial period which began in 1964. The paper, after discussing the history of medical training in Malawi and current constraints and challenges, goes on to make some suggestions - based on historical lessons - about future role of Scottish involvement in Malawi's medical development. It would be unfortunate if, in a rush to 'help or do something' the mistakes of the past are repeated.
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