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June 12, 2025

CIDRZ, MoH Strengthen PMTCT Efforts Through Intensive Cohort Monitoring Training in Lusaka

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH), recently conducted a four-day intensive Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission […]
June 11, 2025

CIDRZ Liver Fibrosis Study Reveals Hidden Burden of Liver Disease in HIV-HBV Patients

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) is leading a landmark study that is transforming the understanding and clinical management of liver disease in […]
June 10, 2025

CIDRZ and Teledoctor Zambia Sign MoU to Advance Healthcare Access and Innovation.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) and Teledoctor Zambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks the beginning of a transformative partnership […]
June 5, 2025

My Safe Space App: Transforming Youth Health Services.

Did you know that young people in Zambia can now access health advice, mental health support, and even career opportunities from their mobile phones? The My […]
June 4, 2025

CIDRZ Disseminates Key PrEP Study Findings to Stakeholders in Zambia’s Correctional Facilities.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), alongside the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the Centre for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity (CIHEB), in […]
June 3, 2025

CIDRZ and MOH Holds Collaborative Planning Meeting to Boost Health outcomes in Chilanga and Kafue districts.

CIDRZ, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hosted a dynamic semi-annual planning meeting […]
June 2, 2025

Clinical Research at CIDRZ: PrEP Implementation in Zambian Correctional Facilities.

Globally and in Zambia, people in correctional facilities and those involved in the criminal justice system are at higher risk of acquiring HIV compared to the […]
May 29, 2025

CIDRZ Receives a State-of-the-Art BD Fortessa X20 Flow Cytometer, Bolstering its Immunology Assay Capabilities

True to its vision of promoting a healthy Zambia, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), through its Enteric Disease and Vaccine Research Unit, […]
May 28, 2025

CIDRZ Hosts HIV Policy Stakeholder Engagement Workshop.

Addressing disruptions in HIV care remains a critical component in improving the effectiveness of HIV prevention and treatment efforts. As Zambia continues to strive toward the […]
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 […]