How can the tide be turned in the battle against HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases in Africa? For the team of doctors, researchers and health care practitioners at the Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), the answer is clear. A three-pronged approach brings both short and long term solutions.

• Clinical Care is given to patients, using the highest quality services and practices;
• Research is conducted using international standards, but always informed by local practice;
• Training is ongoing, increasing the level of knowledge and understanding of both African and expatriate doctors, as well as researchers and health workers.

Internationally acknowledged as a leader in HIV/AIDS treatment and research, maternal-child health care and studies, and cervical cancer, malaria and tuberculosis practice, CIDRZ has remained rooted in local community health care while becoming a world-renown resource for infectious disease understanding and breakthroughs.