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About Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia

CIDRZ is an independent, local, non-governmental health organisation that has been an active partner of the Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Health, and other Ministries since 2001. Our Mission is to improve access to quality healthcare through innovative capacity development, implementation science and research, and impactful and sustainable public health programs. CIDRZ experts utilise innovative and collaborative approaches to develop research, health services, and training initiatives with measurable results in the following focus areas:

  • HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, and Treatment
  • Tuberculosis Prevention and Control
  • Women’s Health
  • Newborn and Child Health
  • Community Outreach
  • Health System Strengthening/Primary Care

Solving multifaceted health issues is complex

It’s a complicated process, but CIDRZ is uniquely positioned to guide it. Using our strong technical expertise and years of experience in the field, our strong relationships with the Zambian government, and our ability to leverage funding from multiple international donors, we are uniquely positioned to identify and address health problems in the country and the African region.


The CIDRZ approach is effective. We conduct intensive needs assessments to understand the ongoing challenges for the local health systems. We engage relevant partners to design and implement realistic solutions. We monitor our progress towards improved health outcomes, both at the individual and population level. The interplay between each step is critical and the result is a continuous loop that allows us to take past experiences to inform future decisions. Through this process, we have steadily expanded access to care and improved healthcare quality across a range of services. In addition, because our sole focus is on Zambia, we have a nuanced understanding of health systems on the ground and are able to nimbly respond to priorities identified by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Community Development Mother and Child Health.


CIDRZ works closely with the Government of the Republic of Zambia to address priority health issues in-line with the national research agenda and, thus, bring research evidence to practice. We believe that research should improve the standard of healthcare, foster collaboration, and strengthen in-country expertise. CIDRZ research is designed to inform local, national and international policy and has resulted in changes to global health guidelines.


CIDRZ Vision

A Zambia, and a region, in which all people have access to quality healthcare and enjoy the best possible health.

CIDRZ Mission

To improve access to quality healthcare in Zambia through innovative capacity development, exceptional implementation science and research, and impactful and sustainable public health programmes

Our Core Values

Accountability

Our staff members embody ownership and embrace accountability for their contributions and decisions.

Equality

CIDRZ fosters a culture of fairness and equal opportunity.

Honesty

Our staff members consistently uphold integrity and transparency in all their activities.

Productivity

Our team strives for excellence and consistently delivers high-quality results.

Respect

We nurture a workplace culture where all individuals, including partners and stakeholders, are valued and their differences are celebrated.

Transparency

Our organization embraces open communication and fosters an environment for constructive, open, and honest problem solving.

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