Else Kröner Centre for Global Child Health (EKC)
Project overview
The EKC is committed to promoting the healthy development of children worldwide. The Centre is currently focusing on Malawi, where it supports the country's child health goals, which are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Ongoing projects:
- Umoyo wa Ana Athu (Our children's health), Malawi, 2022-2026
- Paediatricians for Malawi, Malawi, 2021-2024
Further information
- Duration: 2025 - 2029
- Funding: Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation (EKFS)
- Responsible: Friede Springer Endowed Professorship for Global Child Health
Links:
Key contributors:
Yamikani Chimalizeni (Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi)
Emmie Mbale (Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi)
Elizabeth Molyneux (Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi)
Ralf Weigel (Witten/Herdecke University, Germany)
Carsten Krüger (Witten/Herdecke University, Germany)
- News: New Center in Malawi Improves Children's Health
Contact us
Prof. Dr med.
Ralf Weigel
Working group leader
Faculty of Health (School of Medicine) | Friede Springer Endowed Professorship of Global Child Health
- +49 2302 926-770
Orcid ID: 0000-0001-9034-2634
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: 2.310 / 2.311
PD Dr med.
Carsten Krüger
Private lecturer
Faculty of Health (School of Medicine) | Friede Springer Endowed Professorship of Global Child Health
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: C-2.283d