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 […]
June 2, 2026

Strengthening Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Detection Through Reflex MTB/XDR Testing in Zambia.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) successfully presented findings from a study assessing the feasibility and utility of reflex Xpert MTB/XDR testing during […]
June 1, 2026

CIDRZ Equips Peer Educators with Skills to Advance Gender Equality, SRHR, and HIV Prevention.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), through its ViiV Healthcare-funded Accelerating Access for Boys and Young Men (ABYM) Project, has successfully trained peer […]
May 28, 2026

CIDRZ Recognises Workforce Excellence at Labour Day Awards Ceremony.

Today, CIDRZ recognised 53 staff members during the Labour Day celebration for their commitment, hard work, innovation, creativity, and cost efficiency, while others were honoured for […]
May 28, 2026

Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Research in Zambia.

Our RMNCH department recently held a stakeholder dissemination meeting to share key findings from our STI research portfolio. The meeting brought together a strong coalition of […]
May 27, 2026

SCAM ALERT.

Please note that CIDRZ does not authorize any individual, agent, or third party to solicit payments or promise employment opportunities on behalf of the organisation. Members […]
May 26, 2026

CLINICAL VALIDATION OF A DISPOSABLE PLASMA SEPARATOR FOR HIV VIRAL LOAD TESTING IN ZAMBIA.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) in collaboration with the University of Connecticut (UC), successfully presented findings on the clinical validation of a […]
May 22, 2026

CIDRZ, MOH and U.S. Department of State Launch Lenacapavir Training to Strengthen HIV Prevention Efforts in Kabwe, Zambia.

A significant training programme aimed at rolling out Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention product, commenced today in Kabwe as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Zambia’s HIV response and move […]
May 20, 2026

CIDRZ’s PEN-Plus Programme Strengthens Community Trust and Promotes Preventive Healthcare at Matero First Level Hospital Open Day.

CIDRZ’s PEN-Plus Programme joined the recent Open Day at Matero First Level Hospital, an engagement aimed at strengthening community trust, improving awareness of available health services, […]