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June 25, 2026

CIDRZ and Mulungushi University Explore Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Research and Health Systems

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) and the Mulungushi University School of Medicine and Health Sciences have initiated discussions on a strategic partnership […]
June 22, 2026

Experts, Patients and Caregivers Call for Stronger Systems, Early Diagnosis and Community Action to Close Survival Gaps in Sickle Cell Care.

Experts, patients, and caregivers have called for stronger health systems, early diagnosis, improved access to treatment and increased community involvement to close survival gaps for people […]
June 15, 2026

MoH and CIDRZ Enhance TB Diagnostic Capacity in Kafue District.

The Ministry of Health (MoH), in partnership with the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) through its U.S. Government-funded Tuberculosis Local Organisation Network (TBLON) […]
June 10, 2026

HERPEZ Study Highlights Zoonotic Disease Risks in Zambia.

To uphold scientific excellence, quality control, and peer review, CIDRZ regularly hosts research meetings at its Lusaka headquarters. At a recent session, Health Research and Professional […]
June 8, 2026

CIDRZ, MOH, and Stakeholders Review Progress in Strengthening NCD Care Through PEN Plus Programme.

To assess Zambia’s progress in addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and reflect on lessons learned from implementing the PEN Plus Programme, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research […]
June 5, 2026

CIDRZ Strengthens Zambia’s National TB Response through its Facility and Community Service Delivery Support (FC-SDS) Project.

CIDRZ continues to support the Ministry of Health’s national tuberculosis (TB) response by strengthening TB detection and treatment through community-based service delivery across Zambia. Through the […]