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October 27, 2025

Rising Through the Ranks: The Inspiring Path of Paul Somwe at CIDRZ.

Paul Kilumba Somwe is an experienced Strategic Information Manager at the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), where he oversees data management and analysis […]
October 22, 2025

CIDRZ Marks Zambia@61 with a Call for Unity, Resilience, and Innovation

Today, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) held a colourful event to celebrate Zambia’s 61st Independence Anniversary with messages of unity, resilience, and […]
October 21, 2025

CIDRZ Strengthens Capacity for Data Collection Under the Opt-AMR Project.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) trained Ministry of Health staff on baseline data collection under the Optimizing Antibiotic Usage to Mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance (Opt-AMR) project. The […]
October 20, 2025

CIDRZ’S Dr Bavin Mulenga Leads Public Health and Mentorship with Unmatched Passion.

“If you ever meet him at a family gathering, do not be surprised if he quietly disappears after dinner. It is not to avoid helping out, […]
October 17, 2025

CIDRZ and CNRS Award Certificates to Participants of Intensive Immunology Training

Participants in a recent intensive immunology training organised by the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in partnership with France’s Centre National de la […]
October 15, 2025

Zambia Launches National Hand Hygiene Roadmap to Promote Universal Handwashing

Today, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) partnered with the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, alongside other stakeholders, to commemorate Global Handwashing […]
October 13, 2025

CIDRZ joins global partners to combat antibiotic overuse and antimicrobial resistance

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) has joined forces with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), along with partners in Uganda and […]
October 9, 2025

CIDRZ Hosts UAB Delegation for Strategic Engagement Meeting on Collaborative Research

As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen collaborative research, CIDRZ held a strategic engagement meeting with a visiting delegation from the UAB – The University […]
October 1, 2025

CIDRZ Showcases Adolescent Health Research at the 9th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV 2025 in Botswana

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) continues to contribute to the global scientific dialogue through its active participation in the 9th International Workshop […]
September 29, 2025

UAB Delegation Visits CIDRZ to Strengthen Local and Global Health Collaborations

A high-level delegation from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has visited the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) to strengthen collaborations in […]
September 29, 2025

CIDRZ Hosts High-Level Health Research Meeting on Vaccine Innovation

CIDRZ recently hosted a high-level research meeting bringing together local and international scientists to discuss ongoing projects, knowledge exchange, and future collaborations in global health. The […]
September 25, 2025

CIDRZ and LPHO Conduct Successful Integrated SRH Outreach at UNILUS.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), through its Proud Z Project Paediatric and Adolescents Unit, successfully partnered with the Lusaka Provincial Health Office […]