CIDRZ - the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia

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Our Mission is to improve access to quality healthcare in Zambia through innovative capacity development, exceptional implementation science and research, and impactful and sustainable public health programmes. CIDRZ is an independent, local, non-governmental health organisation that has been an active partner of the Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Health, and other Ministries since 2001. Our Mission is to improve access to quality healthcare through innovative capacity development, implementation science and research, and impactful and sustainable public health programs. CIDRZ experts utilise innovative and collaborative approaches to develop research, health services, and training initiatives with measurable results in the following focus areas:

-HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, and Treatment
-Tuberculosis Prevention and Control
-Women’s Health
-Newborn and Child Health
-Community Outreach
-Health System Strengthening/Primary Care

What if more of the science needed to solve Zambia’s challenges could be done here in Zambia?That was one of the key m...
18/09/2026

What if more of the science needed to solve Zambia’s challenges could be done here in Zambia?

That was one of the key messages from the CIDRZ Central Laboratory Open Day, held under the theme “ . . .”

The event showcased the people, and systems behind high-quality , from study planning and sample management to testing, and data reporting.

CIDRZ CEO Dr Otto Chabikuli challenged to make greater use of local scientific infrastructure and expertise, emphasising that building local capacity strengthens Zambia’s ability to engage with the global .

The Ministry of Health also recognised the laboratory’s ISO 15189 certification as evidence that “a Zambia-led can meet global standards with Zambian initiatives.”

And Central Laboratory Director, Bolarinde Joseph Lawal, issued a simple challenge: “Think inward.”

The opportunity is clear: build, use and connect Zambia’s scientific capacity to generate evidence and solutions for Zambia and the wider region. Read More:https://bit.ly/4yLNmbK

17/09/2026

What if your next research breakthrough starts with the right laboratory partner?

The CIDRZ Central Laboratory is opening its doors to researchers and prospective research partners for an opportunity to discover, connect and collaborate.

Under the theme “Discover. Connect. Collaborate – Showcasing CIDRZ Central Laboratory as a Strategic Partner for Research,” the Open Day will showcase the laboratory’s:

🔬 Research and laboratory capabilities
⚙️ Technologies and quality systems
🧪 Sample management and testing services
📊 Data reporting and research-support solutions

The Open Day will also create space for researchers to share their current and future laboratory needs, helping shape the development of services, technology investments and new research partnerships.

Are you ready to discover what the CIDRZ Central Laboratory can bring to your next study?

Strong health systems need more than medicines and equipment. They also need good financial and procurement practices to...
16/09/2026

Strong health systems need more than medicines and equipment. They also need good financial and procurement practices to ensure resources are well managed and reach the people who need them.

Through the Transitioning and Integrating Laboratory Services (TRAILS) Project, CIDRZ has completed finance and procurement site visits across all ten provinces of Zambia.

The TRAILS team, bringing together colleagues from administration, facilities and finance, worked with health facility teams to review how funds, supplies and programme-supported assets are managed and used.

The visits also provided an opportunity to identify gaps, strengthen internal controls and support teams in improving their day-to-day practices.
By working alongside health facilities, CIDRZ is helping strengthen accountability and support the delivery of quality health services across Zambia.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4xoPgxN

One day to go! CIDRZ Central Laboratory Open Day.The doors are about to open. Come see what CIDRZ Central Laboratory has...
16/09/2026

One day to go! CIDRZ Central Laboratory Open Day.
The doors are about to open. Come see what CIDRZ Central Laboratory has cooking for , meet the scientists behind the science, and find your next .

Congratulations Prof. Roma Chilengi
15/09/2026

Congratulations Prof. Roma Chilengi

Just three days left! The countdown is on! Come and discover what the CIDRZ Central Laboratory brings to , and .Join...
14/09/2026

Just three days left!

The countdown is on! Come and discover what the CIDRZ Central Laboratory brings to , and .

Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore our capabilities, connect with our experts and discover how we can support your next .

11/09/2026

We are proud to be a reliable partner of the Ministry of Health Zambia in addressing . Together, we can .

U.S. Embassy Zambia

Strengthening Zambia's fight against !CIDRZ, through its FC-SDS project with support from the U.S. Government through t...
11/09/2026

Strengthening Zambia's fight against !
CIDRZ, through its FC-SDS project with support from the U.S. Government through the Stop TB Partnership, has donated equipment worth 5.47 million kwacha to the Ministry of Health Zambia.

The donation comprises 200 desktop computers, eight spirometers, and five oxygen concentrators.

The equipment will help strengthen Zambia's tuberculosis response and expand post-TB lung disease services.

The donation forms part of a broader package of tuberculosis commodities and equipment support, worth more than K10 million, that CIDRZ, through the FC-SDS and TB-LON projects, is providing to the Ministry of Health across eight provinces, with funding from the United States Government.
Read More:https://bit.ly/4cGs5Yl

Ready to take your next further?Discover what the CIDRZ Central Laboratory can bring to your . Join us to , and ...
10/09/2026

Ready to take your next further?
Discover what the CIDRZ Central Laboratory can bring to your . Join us to , and for .

09/09/2026

As Camp Tuli Bonse comes 2026 to a close, the message is clear: the journey does not end here.

Professor Fastone Goma, Principal Investigator for the PEN-Plus Programme at CIDRZ, and Dr Brian Mwachisowa, NCD Manager at the Ministry of Health Zambia, encouraged the and warriors to carry the lessons and skills gained at camp into their daily lives as they return home.
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Stand No. 378A/15, Main Street, Ibex
Lusaka
10101

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday 08:00 - 17:30
Friday 08:00 - 14:00

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+260768553227

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