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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 Mi

nistries 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

High blood pressure may be silent, but its impact is serious. This , let us take action through regular BP checks, heal...
17/05/2026

High blood pressure may be silent, but its impact is serious. This , let us take action through regular BP checks, healthy lifestyles, and coordinated care. Together, we can beat the “silent killer.”

In many resource-limited neonatal intensive care units, manually check vital signs at set intervals. This process can ...
15/05/2026

In many resource-limited neonatal intensive care units, manually check vital signs at set intervals. This process can delay detection of life-threatening conditions such as apnoea of or respiratory distress, where timely intervention is critical.

To address this challenge, CIDRZ’s Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Department has launched a low-cost breathing monitoring study for preterm infants at the Women and Newborn Hospital, University Teaching Hospital.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Accelerometer Study, also known as the DREAM (Detection of Respiratory Events through Acoustics and Motion), tests a small, low-cost, wireless chest-worn device that connects to a smartphone and continuously tracks newborn breathing patterns.

The sensor detects subtle chest movements and uses audio signals to identify breathing irregularities. Read More:https://bit.ly/42AyezW

The CIDRZ Operations Department held a dynamic three-day strategy workshop focused on strengthening performance and oper...
14/05/2026

The CIDRZ Operations Department held a dynamic three-day strategy workshop focused on strengthening performance and operational excellence over the next two years.

The workshop brought teams together to define key priorities, develop (KPIs), and identify strategic initiatives aimed at driving accountability, innovation, and organisational impact.

Happy International Nurses Day! Today we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and strength of nurses. Thank ...
12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day! Today we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and strength of nurses. Thank you for being the heart of , providing comfort and healing, and making a real difference in countless lives every day.

The Copperbelt Provincial Health Office has welcomed CIDRZ’s Controlling HIV Epidemic Project (CHEP), expressing a stron...
12/05/2026

The Copperbelt Provincial Health Office has welcomed CIDRZ’s Controlling HIV Epidemic Project (CHEP), expressing a strong commitment to collaborative efforts to improve , treatment, and care services across the province.

Speaking during a coordination meeting, Dr Christopher Dube, Public Health Specialist, at the Copperbelt Health Office, said the Provincial Health Office is excited to work closely with CHEP to strengthen prevention, treatment and care, and ultimately save lives.

Dr Dube emphasised the importance of continuous learning between partners, noting that both Ministry of Health Zambia staff and implementing partners must remain aligned in knowledge and practice to achieve the best possible health outcomes for the Zambian people. Read More:https://bit.ly/4uIDvl1

CIDRZ’s Controlling HIV Epidemic Project (CHEP) is conducting an Enhanced Data Quality Assessment (e-DQA) across Copperb...
11/05/2026

CIDRZ’s Controlling HIV Epidemic Project (CHEP) is conducting an Enhanced Data Quality Assessment (e-DQA) across Copperbelt Province to strengthen the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of and data systems.

This process aims to establish baseline data for and provide a more accurate picture of client outcomes and overall programme performance.

As part of the ongoing verification exercise, a delegation led by the U.S. Embassy visited Kamitondo Clinic in Kitwe to observe data quality processes, assess , and engage with frontline .

Speaking during the visit, Ms Francheskie Velez, Director of the Health Coordination Office at the U.S. Embassy, commended health workers for their dedication and commitment to saving lives and serving their communities. She underscored that high-quality health data is the foundation of effective healthcare delivery, as it informs accurate resource allocation. Read More:https://bit.ly/4ddcVJt

We are pleased to share that Dr Ethel. M. Kamuti from the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) was h...
08/05/2026

We are pleased to share that Dr Ethel. M. Kamuti from the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) was honoured during the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) full group meeting for her outstanding work at the Matero Clinical Research Site which has added value the HVTN enterprise.

She received the HVTN Service Award in recognition of her innovative and creative contributions to the network.

The HVTN is a global network of , , and clinical trial sites dedicated to developing safe and effective to prevent HIV/AIDS as well as advance the fields of , social and behavioral sciences, statistics, , and CoVID-19 vaccines.

Congratulations, Dr Kamuti, on this well-deserved recognition and for your continued contribution to advancing HIV research globally.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading infectious disease globally, and Zambia continues to face a high burden. In response...
07/05/2026

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading infectious disease globally, and Zambia continues to face a high burden. In response, the U.S. Government-supported Tuberculosis Local Organisations Network (TBLON) Project is supporting the Ministry of Health Zambia to advance research-informed approaches to strengthen detection, prevention, and care nationwide.

During a scientific dissemination meeting at CIDRZ headquarters in Lusaka, Dr Phallon Mwaba, Deputy Chief of Party for TBLON, presented findings from the Kasama District pilot study, “Early Tuberculosis Detection Through Repeat Contact Investigation.”

The study found that repeat TB screening at 6 and 12 months among contacts of index cases improves case detection by identifying individuals who develop active TB after initial screening. Read More:https://bit.ly/42oLG9Z

Ministry of Health Zambia workers on the Copperbelt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening efforts followin...
06/05/2026

Ministry of Health Zambia workers on the Copperbelt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening efforts following a comprehensive Training on Pre- and ( and PEP), delivered by CIDRZ with support from the United States Department of State.

The training, held in Ndola, Kitwe, and Chingola, brought together providers from government health facilities to prepare for the rollout of , a new long-acting injectable PrEP administered twice yearly.

Catherine Katentemuna Musonda, Health Promotions Officer at Ndola District Health Office, spoke on behalf of participants and expressed appreciation for the programme, describing it as timely and impactful in helping them respond more effectively to the evolving prevention landscape. Read More:https://bit.ly/3RmdIAu

CIDRZ is proud to introduce the Folic Acid Salt Study (FISFA Zambia), an innovative initiative aimed at increasing lev...
05/05/2026

CIDRZ is proud to introduce the Folic Acid Salt Study (FISFA Zambia), an innovative initiative aimed at increasing levels among women of reproductive age in .

Folic acid plays a critical role in preventing fetal neural tube defects, a life-threatening birth defect that occurs within the first month of pregnancy, often before many women know they are .

In Zambia, folic acid supplementation is typically initiated at the first antenatal care visit, which often occurs after the first , missing this crucial early window of prevention.

The study will assess the effectiveness of FISFA as a universal food fortification vehicle by increasing serum and red blood cell (RBC) folate levels, evaluating folate insufficiency, and highlighting the need for foods in Zambia.

A total of 250 participants will be enrolled and followed over six months, generating evidence to inform future nutrition policies and interventions.

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Stand No. 378A/15, Main Street, Ibex
Lusaka
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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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