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September 10, 2026

The Ministry of Health Lauds CIDRZ for Equipment Support to MoH to Strengthen TB Response in Zambia

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge in Zambia, and despite significant progress in diagnosing drug-susceptible TB, gaps still exist in detecting resistance to other […]
September 1, 2026

CIDRZ Hands Over Critical TB Equipment and Refurbished Laboratory to Strengthen Zambia’s Tuberculosis Response

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), through the US Government-supported FC-SDS Project and TBLON, handed over essential tuberculosis commodities and equipment to the […]
August 31, 2026

CIDRZ Strengthens Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Capacity in Zambia

Every laboratory handling infectious materials manages biological risks. Skilled laboratory professionals are therefore essential to protecting laboratory workers, communities, and the wider public from biological threats. […]
August 24, 2026

CIDRZ Holds Stakeholder Coordination Meeting to Strengthen HIV Services Across Lusaka Province

Sustained coordination between health authorities, implementing partners, and communities is critical to ensuring people living with HIV receive quality, continuous care. To enhance coordination, the Centre […]
August 21, 2026

CIDRZ Hosts Uganda’s R2D2 TB Network and Kebera Diagnostics Laboratories for Knowledge Exchange

Exchange visits can turn shared experiences into better ways of doing things, bringing teams together to learn, connect and strengthen the work that matters most. CIDRZ […]
August 19, 2026

Infectious Disease Response Goes Digital

When an infectious disease breaks out, effective coordination matters more than anything. This is why the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) and its […]
August 17, 2026

Where Play Meets Purpose: Warriors Finding Strength on the Field at Camp Tuli Bonse

It is not all about learning at Camp Tuli Bonse! Sometimes, the best lessons happen on the field, through sports, laughter, teamwork and a little friendly […]
August 15, 2026

At Camp Tuli Bonse, When Words Fall Short, Art Speaks

Sometimes, the feelings we cannot put into words can be expressed through art. At Camp Tuli Bonse 2026, warriors are picking up their brushes, getting creative […]
August 11, 2026

Bringing TB screening closer to where people live, work and socialise

CIDRZ is working alongside the Ministry of Health to strengthen TB detection and treatment in Zambia by bringing services closer to communities and populations at higher […]
August 10, 2026

Finding Strength in Each Other: The Story of Camp Tuli Bonse

For some young people living with Type 1 Diabetes and Sickle Cell Disease, the journey can feel lonely. But at Camp Tuli Bonse, they are discovering […]
August 8, 2026

Camp Tuli Bonse 2026 Kicks Off with Hope, Friendship and Courage

Camp Tuli Bonse 2026 has officially begun, and the energy is already inspiring. For children and young people living with sickle cell disease and type 1 […]
August 6, 2026

CIDRZ Holds Transferable Skills Session on Responsible AI in Research

Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) make research faster, smarter, and more efficient without sacrificing ethics, integrity, and human Judgement? This important question took centre stage during the […]