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April 7, 2026

CIDRZ Takes Part in U.S. Government Implementing Partners Meeting on Programme Performance and Health Priorities.

In the past week, CIDRZ participated in the U.S. Government Implementing Partners Engagement Meeting, focused on reviewing programme performance, identifying gaps, and driving and sustaining improved health outcomes. Key priority […]
April 1, 2026

REVIVE Study Team Strengthens AMR Sub-Study Implementation.

CIDRZ’s REVIVE Study Team recently held an in-house training on the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) sub-study. REVIVE, a multicentre trial, evaluates azithromycin prophylaxis to reduce mortality among […]
March 31, 2026

Trust Between Providers and Clients Boosts HIV Treatment Success in Zambia – CIDRZ P-CORE Study

A CIDRZ study presented at the 33rd Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2026) in Denver, Colorado, USA, shows that strong, trust-based relationships between health […]
March 27, 2026

CIDRZ Chief Scientific Officer Visits Kitwe for INTRO TB VAX Study

As CIDRZ continues to strengthen TB research to improve health outcomes, our Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Monde Muyoyeta, recently visited Kitwe in the Copperbelt Province to […]
March 24, 2026

CIDRZ Joins the Rest of The World in Commemorating 2026 World TB Day

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) joined the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other partner organisations in commemorating World Tuberculosis (TB) Day at […]
March 20, 2026

CIDRZ Hosts First Biannual Community Advisory Board Meeting.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) successfully convened its first biannual meeting with its combined General and Youth Community Advisory Boards (CABs). The […]
March 19, 2026

CIDRZ Strengthens Collaboration with the Gates Foundation, Showcasing Data-Driven Innovations in HIV and TB Care.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) recently hosted a Gates Foundation delegation comprising Dr Tendai Nyagura, Senior Programme Officer for Advanced HIV Disease, […]
March 17, 2026

Gates Foundation Delegation Visit Chawama Level 1 Hospital.

A delegation from the Gates Foundation comprising of Dr Yogan Pillay, Director of HIV and TB Delivery, Dr Tendai Nyagura, Senior Programme Officer, and Mr Patrick […]
March 16, 2026

CIDRZ, IHM Support Lusaka Province to Strengthen SmartCare and Digital Health Systems.

The Lusaka Provincial Health Director, Dr Simulyamana Aspha Choonga, has expressed appreciation to the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) and the Institute of […]
March 12, 2026

CIDRZ and Ministry of Health Mark Youth Day with HIV Sensitisation in Communities.

As part of commemorating Youth Day, CIDRZ, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and health facilities Implementing the Adolescent Boys and Young men in Lusaka […]
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 […]