March 6, 2026

CIDRZ Celebrates Women and Calls for Action on Gender Equity

In a vibrant, purple-themed celebration filled with energy and reflection, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) marked International Women’s Day with a special […]
March 5, 2026

CIDRZ and National AIDS Council Strengthen Collaboration to Advance HIV Prevention for Adolescent Boys and Young Men.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with the National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC), recently convened a high-level stakeholder meeting to strengthen coordination […]
March 4, 2026

Announcing A New Award Advancing Research on Exercise and Nutrition for Women in Low‑Income Communities.

CIDRZ is excited to announce a newly funded research project that will be among the first to explore the impact of combined exercise and nutrition interventions […]
March 3, 2026

CIDRZ and IVI Deepen Collaboration to Advance Vaccine Equity.

CIDRZ welcomed a courtesy visit from the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) in Lusaka, aimed at deepening collaboration and exploring new opportunities in vaccine research and implementation. […]
March 2, 2026

Strengthening TB Diagnostics to End TB.

The United States Government–funded Tuberculosis Local Organizations Network (TBLON) Project plays a critical role in strengthening Zambia’s tuberculosis (TB) response by enhancing laboratory systems and referral […]
February 27, 2026

CIDRZ Participates in the WHO/TDR Clinical Research Leadership Fellowship Workshop in Tanzania

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) recently participated in a two-day workshop hosted by the World Health Organisation’s Special Programme for Research and […]
February 26, 2026

New CIDRZ Study Findings Disseminated on Multi-Month TB Treatment in Zambia.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTLP) under the Ministry of Health (MOH), […]
February 24, 2026

CIDRZ Supports PHEM Orientation to Strengthen Zambia’s Emergency Preparedness

As part of the recent three-day Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Orientation, CIDRZ, in collaboration with the Lusaka Provincial Health Office and the Zambia National Public […]
February 23, 2026

CIDRZ Shares Results from Novel TB Diagnostic Study with Chawama and Kanyama Hospital Teams.

The Centre for Infectious Disease in Zambia (CIDRZ) conducted dissemination meetings with Chawama and Kanyama Level one Hospital teams to share diagnostic accuracy results of a […]
February 19, 2026

Dr Ethel Kamuti represents CIDRZ in Dakar for mentorship in vaccinology.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) Clinical Trials Unit Coordinator, Dr Ethel Kamuti, participated in a scientific mentorship exchange hosted by the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) […]
February 17, 2026

CIDRZ Conducts Site Initiation Visit for New TB Diagnostic Study at Chawama Clinical Research Site

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) has successfully conducted a Site Initiation Visit (SIV) for the Bioneer AccuPower Q‑RFIA PCR Clinical Evaluation Study, […]
February 13, 2026

MOH, CIDRZ Strengthen Paediatric HIV Case Finding Through Expanded KYCS++ Strategy

The Ministry of health (MoH) in collaboration with the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) under the CDC funded PROUDZ project, has reaffirmed its […]