May 22, 2025

CIDRZ, LPHO, and CDC Conclude Semi-Annual Planning Meeting in Chongwe.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in partnership with the Lusaka Provincial Health Office (LPHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and […]
May 20, 2025

Rufunsa Health Workers Laud CIDRZ and Partners for High-Impact Planning Meeting.

Some Health workers from Rufunsa District have commended the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), Lusaka Provincial Health Office (LPHO), and the U.S. Centers […]
May 15, 2025

Planning and Data Review Meetings Key to Improving Healthcare Delivery.

Planning and data review meetings are critical tools in strengthening healthcare delivery systems. These sessions not only allow health facilities to track their progress against key […]
May 14, 2025

CIDRZ and Ministry of Health Hold Semi-Annual Planning Meeting for Lusaka District.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and with support from the Centers for Disease Control and […]
May 10, 2025

CIDRZ Honours 65 Employees at a Colourful Labour Day Awards Ceremony.

Yesterday, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) celebrated staff excellence and dedication by awarding 65 deserving employees at a colourful Labour Day awards […]
May 7, 2025

CIDRZ Partners with MOH in a Study to Explore HIV Care Experiences and Health Priorities during the first wave of COVID-19.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, conducted a qualitative study from March to July 2020, exploring […]
May 6, 2025

USAID-TBLON Project Enhances TB Laboratory Diagnostic Connectivity by Supporting Ministry of Health with Internet Modems.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), through its USAID-funded Tuberculosis Local Organisation Network (TBLON) project, has donated 250 internet modems to support the […]
May 5, 2025

Zambia Gears Up for New TB Vaccine Study Amid Global Push to End Tuberculosis.

CIDRZ is partnering with the Ministry of Health to conduct the INTRO-TB-VAX study, an innovative research initiative to estimate the relative prevalence of Tuberculosis Infection (TBI) […]
May 2, 2025

Strengthening Vaccine Readiness: CIDRZ and Ministry of Health Engage Stakeholders on INTRO-TB-VAX Study. 

Despite progress in global immunisation efforts, vaccine uptake, especially among adult populations continues to pose challenges.   Barriers such as misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, limited access, and inadequate […]
April 30, 2025

Virologic Failure and Drug Resistance after Programmatic Switching to Dolutegravir – based First- Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Malawi and Zambia.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, conducted a study on the transition to Dolutegravir (DTG)-based first-line […]
April 29, 2025

CIDRZ and MOH Partner to Strengthen HIV Self-Testing Services by Facilitating Healthcare Provider Exchange Visits.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and with financial support from the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation […]
April 24, 2025

CIDRZ Strengthens Internal Capacity with In-House Proposal Development Training

The CIDRZ Grants and Contracts Department, through its Business Development Unit, has conducted an In-house Proposal Development Training to strengthen participants’ capacity to develop competitive grant […]