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July 30, 2026

CIDRZ Equips Defence Health Leaders to Advance Next-Generation HIV Prevention

Prevention remains one of the most powerful tools in ending HIV, and advances in science continue to open new possibilities for protecting communities. Lenacapavir, a long-acting […]
July 29, 2026

Strengthening HIV Prevention Communication for Young People Through Evidence-Based Social and Behaviour Change Approaches

The right information at the right time can empower young people to make informed choices, protect themselves from HIV, and take control of their health futures. […]
July 28, 2026

CIDRZ and the Defence Force of Zambia Strengthen HIV Service Delivery Through SmartCare Pro-eLMIS Integration.

Facilities supported by the Defence Force of Zambia (DFZ) HIV programme have relied on two parallel information systems: SmartCare Pro for clinical and patient management data, […]
July 24, 2026

CIDRZ, CDC Foundation and Partners Strengthen Zambia’s IDSR System.

CIDRZ, with support from the CDC Foundation and in collaboration with the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) and Ministry of Health (MoH), has concluded a […]
July 22, 2026

Bringing TB Services Closer to Communities.

The Facility for Community-based Service Delivery and Support (FC‑SDS) project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), is strengthening tuberculosis (TB) services across eight provinces: […]
July 17, 2026

CIDRZ Supports Youth-Led Dialogue at the 2026 Lusaka Provincial Adolescent Health Indaba

Empowering young people today creates healthier, more productive communities and strengthens national development. In line with this commitment, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia […]
July 16, 2026

CIDRZ Joins Regional Leaders in Planning for the Rollout of Next-Generation TB Vaccines.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) is working alongside the Government of the Republic of Zambia to accelerate the country’s preparedness for the […]
July 14, 2026

CIDRZ Partners with Levy Mwanawasa University to Launch a New Clinical Trial to Evaluate Promising New Cholera Vaccine Candidate.

Cholera remains a major public health challenge across many low- and middle-income countries, where recurrent outbreaks continue to threaten vulnerable communities despite the availability of existing […]
July 9, 2026

CIDRZ Reinforces Data Protection Through Staff Training.

At #CIDRZ, protecting data is about protecting people. By continuously building staff capacity and upholding the highest ethical standards, we ensure that the trust placed in […]
July 8, 2026

Randomized Controlled Trial of Caffeine Citrate in Preterm Infants at Risk of Apnea in Zambia.

We are excited to announce the launch of a new clinical trial at the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH) NICU in Lusaka, Zambia! Premature infants are at […]
June 30, 2026

CIDRZ Hosts Global Public Health Leaders to Explore Evidence-to-Policy Approaches in Health Systems Strengthening.

CIDRZ hosted 35 fellows from the University of Washington’s International Programme in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL), representing 20 African countries, for a learning exchange on translating […]
June 29, 2026

CIDRZ Joins the Vice President in Supporting the Mutomboko Fundraising Gala Dinner.

Her Honour, the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr W.K. Mutale Nalumango, has underscored the importance of culture, values, and traditions in shaping individual […]