July 10, 2025

CIDRZ Leads National Transformation of Laboratory Systems Through TRAILS Project

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) is driving major transformations in the country’s public health diagnostics through its landmarkTransitioning and Integrating L aboratory […]
July 9, 2025

CIDRZ and Ministry of Health Train Healthcare Providers in Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC).

In a bid to scale up the provision of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration […]
July 4, 2025

George Compound Outreach Brings Life-Saving Health Services to Adolescents

A recent adolescent HIV testing and reproductive health outreach in George Compound has been described as a model for integrated, community-based health services. Organised by the […]
July 3, 2025

Ministry of Health, CIDRZ Champion Adolescent HIV Testing Drive in George Township

The Ministry of Health Zambia, in partnership with the Lusaka Provincial Health Office and CIDRZ’s PROUD Z Paediatric and Adolescents Unit, successfully spearheaded a vibrant weekend […]
June 26, 2025

CIDRZ Board Chair Applauds Dr Sikazwe’s Transformative Leadership.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) Board Chairperson, Mr Charles Mpundu, has paid tribute to outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Izukanji Sikazwe, […]
June 25, 2025

CIDRZ Administers First Dose in Groundbreaking Shigella Vaccine Trial.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the the ShigaPlexIM consortium led by European Vaccine Initiative, […]