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July 9, 2025

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

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 […]
July 2, 2025

Camp to Bring Together Youth Living with NCDs for Fun, Solidarity and Support.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 2nd, 2025 Innovative Health Education Camp to Bring Together Youth Living with NCDs for Fun, Solidarity and Support   Camp Tuli Bonse to […]
June 30, 2025

Association between hepatitis B co-infection and elevated liver stiffness among HIV-infected adults in Lusaka, Zambia

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) and global partners conducted a study to assess the prevalence and correlates of liver disease among adults […]
June 27, 2025

CIDRZ Holds Farewell Ceremony for Outgoing CEO Dr Izukanji Sikazwe

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) held a farewell ceremony for its outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Izukanji Sikazwe, celebrating her exceptional […]
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, […]
June 24, 2025

CIDRZ Engages Chimwemwe Level 1 Hospital on Diagnostic Service Collaboration

The CIDRZ Central Laboratory team recently held a successful clinical engagement last week with Chimwemwe Level 1 Hospital in Kitwe. The purpose of the meeting was […]
June 23, 2025

Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy on Liver Fibrosis Among Adults with HIV in Zambia.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with global research partners, conducted a pivotal study registered as Clinical Trial NCT02060162, exploring the impact […]
June 20, 2025

CIDRZ, MOH Kick Off P-CoRE Study with Main Start-Up Training to Strengthen Person-Centred HIV Care

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has kicked off the implementation of the Person-Centred Approaches to […]
June 19, 2025

CIDRZ Reaffirms Commitment to Sickle Cell Care on World Awareness Day

As we commemorateWorld Sickle Cell Awareness Day today, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, reaffirms its […]