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ArticleJournal of microbiology & biology education2025

Inspiring young minds: the Microbiology Kids Club in Mozambique.

Aureliana Chambal Chilengue, Marília Namburete, Osvaldo Inlamea, Bibiana Melchior, Sádia Pereira, Emídio Nhavoto, Pedro Inguana, Dolorte Simbine, Júlio Nandza, Esperança Sevene

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Article in Journal of microbiology & biology education, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors.

Aureliana Chambal ChilengueFaculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique.ORCID 0009-0003-6443-9098
Marília NambureteNational Institute of Health of Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique.ORCID 0009-0000-4783-3593
Osvaldo InlameaNational Institute of Health of Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique.
Bibiana MelchiorNational Institute of Health of Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique.
Sádia PereiraNational Institute of Health of Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique.
Emídio NhavotoNational Institute of Health of Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique.
Pedro InguanaNational Institute of Health of Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique.
Dolorte SimbineNational Institute of Health of Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique.
Júlio NandzaNational Institute of Health of Mozambique, Maputo, Mozambique.
Esperança SeveneFaculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The Microbiology Kids Club is an initiative designed to foster early interest in microbiology among children aged 5 to 16 years in Mozambique. Through hands-on activities such as microscopy, pipetting and artistic exploration, the program introduces participants to key microbiological concepts, sparking curiosity and promoting an understanding of microbiology's role in our daily lives. The first edition of the club successfully engaged 100 children from Maputo City, while the second involved 60 children from Marracuene District, resulting in improved comprehension of microbial sciences. Positive feedback from participants, teachers, and community members emphasized the program's importance in children's education. These outcomes highlight the program's potential to promote scientific literacy in Mozambique, with plans to expand into rural areas to broaden access to microbiology education.

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children's educationmicrobiology educationscientific literacySTEM education

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PMID40013810
PMCPMC12020805

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