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January 20, 2025

CIDRZ’s USAID Zambia TBLON Project Combats TB Myths in Chikankata.

CIDRZ’s USAID Zambia TBLON project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Zambia, recently hosted a vital focus group discussion at Chikankata Mission Hospital. This gathering […]
January 16, 2025

Stool Samples, A Game Changer to Diagnose Pediatric TB in Zambia.

Tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial infection that usually attacks the lungs, can be challenging to diagnose in young children. Collecting sputum samples using the traditional laboratory test […]
January 15, 2025

Chieftainess Leads Charge Against TB in Southern Province.

Chieftainess Mwenda of the Basanje Tonga-speaking people of Southern province has issued a rallying call for action against tuberculosis (TB), urging her community to unite in […]
January 14, 2025

Combating Childhood TB in Chikankata District.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a preventable and curable disease, yet it continues to be a significant cause of illness and death among children and adolescents. According to […]
January 10, 2025

Key Laboratory Stakeholders Adopt Nine Resolutions to Strengthen Zambian Lab Services

Key stakeholders in Zambia’s laboratory sector, who gathered in Siavonga this week, have concluded the COP25 Laboratory Planning and Consultative Meeting with the adoption of nine […]
January 10, 2025

Government Expresses Gratitude to CIDRZ and other Partners for Strengthening Zambia’s Health Systems

The Zambian government has expressed profound gratitude to the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) and other key partners for their unwavering support in […]
January 9, 2025

CIDRZ TRAILS Chief of Party Expresses Gratitude to CDC for Supporting Laboratory System Strengthening in Zambia.

The Chief of Party for the CIDRZ Transitioning and Integrating Laboratory Services (TRAILS) project, Mr Powell Choonga, has expressed profound gratitude to the U.S. Centers for […]
January 6, 2025

CIDRZ TRAILS’ Project Supports MOH in Hosting COP25 Laboratory Systems Planning Meeting to Strengthen Zambia’s Laboratory Systems.

Key stakeholders in Zambia’s healthcare sector have gathered in Siavonga for a critical planning meeting aimed at bolstering the country’s laboratory systems. The primary objective of […]
December 27, 2024

Enhancing Laboratory Performance in Zambia’s HIV Surveillance: Key Findings and Recommendations.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) proudly participated in the 16th Annual National HIV/TB/STI/Viral Hepatitis Conference, where Raymond Chiinda presented key findings on […]
December 24, 2024

Leveraging on Interschool Competitions to Enhance Community TB Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilisation: An Experience from Zambia.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, launched the National Interschools Tuberculosis […]
December 23, 2024

CIDRZ Presents Key Findings on Recent HIV Infections Among Men in Zambia.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) presented findings from the study “Characteristics of Men Diagnosed with Recent HIV in Zambia,” conducted between January […]
December 23, 2024

CIDRZ Named Team of the Season at 2024 Zed Corporate League

The 2024 Zed Corporate Soccer League reached a thrilling conclusion today, with Dangote clinching the National League finals. Despite the disappointment in the finals against Dangote, […]