Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 25, 2024 - 17:22 GMT

Advancing Monitoring and Evaluation: Dr Theodora Savory’s Call for Enhanced Collaboration.

The Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association recently convened its highly anticipated Symposium and General Meeting, an event that enabled M&E professionals to exchange and highlight the role and value of M&E practices in various sectors in …

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 17:01 GMT

The World Health Organisation Commends Zambia for its Proactive Role in Combating Cancer.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Zambia for its proactiveness in tackling cancer. A delegation from the WHO led by Dr Bente Mikkelsen, Director of Non-Communicable Diseases recently visited Zambia to assess the nation’s efforts in managing …

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Published on April 16, 2024 - 21:25 GMT

Muzoka Secondary School Wins the National TB Interschool’s Singing Competition

MUZOKA Secondary School has been crowned champions of the 2024 National tuberculosis (TB) Inter-schools singing competition after showcasing its talent and dedication to using music in spreading awareness about TB. Stepping onto the stage, their …

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Published on April 15, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

Zambia Makes Strides in Combating TB Epidemic Through Music and Advocacy

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo expressed her delight on the ongoing multi-sectoral efforts in the fight against tuberculosis as the epidemic requires concerted action by all sectors to provide the right services and support and create an enabling …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 21:14 GMT

NW Province Health Workers Trained In TB Infection Prevention And Control

CIDRZ, through its USAID-sponsored Tuberculosis Local Organisations Network (TBLON) project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has trained ninety (90) healthcare workers of Northwestern Province in Tuberculosis Infection Prevention and Control …

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Published on April 9, 2024 - 21:13 GMT

Milika’s Story of Resilience in the Face of HIV Stigma

Milika Banda (not her real name) is a 17-year-old young and vibrant adolescent girl living with HIV from Vubwi district in Eastern Province. Having lost her twin sister at the tender age of 3 months and frequenting hospitals due to her failing health, …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 20:22 GMT

CIDRZ Hands over ICT Equipment to Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock to help Improve Animal Health Surveillance.

CIDRZ is proud to announce the transfer of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) equipment to the Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. These resources will play a pivotal role in advancing the Ministry’s efforts …

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Published on April 2, 2024 - 16:09 GMT

CIDRZ Launches Third PEN Plus Clinic in Zambia.

CIDRZ, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has launched the third PEN Plus clinic in Zambia, and this time at Kapiri Mposhi’s Level One Hospital. The PEN Plus clinic focuses on diagnosing and treating severe non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and …

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Published on April 1, 2024 - 08:40 GMT

CIDRZ and Partners Bring Integrated Health Services to Remote Gold Mining Communities in Rufunsa District.

A weeklong health care services outreach to two isolated mining communities with approximately 5000 inhabitants in Rufunsa district yielded 332 outpatients attended to, 179 HIV tests conducted, including 39 assisted HIV self-tests, 56 male circumcisions …

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Published on March 28, 2024 - 18:49 GMT

Health Minister Sylvia Masebo Launches Tuberculosis National Interschools Singing Competition in Kabwe on World Tuberculosis Day.

Health Minister Sylvia Masebo launched the Tuberculosis (TB) National Interschools Singing Competition during the commemorations of the World TB Day in Kabwe. Ms. Masebo expressed gratitude to all stakeholders promoting the fight against TB while …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 19:46 GMT

Zambia Renews Commitment to Combat Tuberculosis

According to the World Health Organisation, 10.6 million people worldwide fell ill from TB in 2022, with 1.3 million succumbing to the disease. In Zambia alone, approximately 59,000 individuals were diagnosed with TB in 2022, resulting in 5,300 deaths. …

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Published on March 25, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

Misheck Simwatala, 59, Applauds CIDRZ’s TB Treatment Support

Meet Misheck Simwatala, a 59-year-old resident of Mwapona Compound in Choma of Southern Province, a Tuberculosis (TB) survivor who emerged as a community champion to eradicate TB. In 2023, Misheck visited a health facility with a high fever and experienced …

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Published on March 22, 2024 - 23:53 GMT

CIDRZ Affirms Commitment to Employee Engagement and Inclusivity with Empowering High Tea Event for Women.

Yesterday, CIDRZ hosted a captivating high tea event dedicated to its women employees, reaffirming its commitment to employee engagement and inclusivity. The event provided a dynamic platform for dialogue on crucial topics such as female sexuality, mental …

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Published on March 19, 2024 - 13:39 GMT

CIDRZ’s USAID TBLON Project, in Collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health, Present the TB National ...

Early introduction of TB education to school-going children is a critical strategy for raising awareness of the disease. We are therefore proud to announce the hosting of the Tuberculosis National Interschools Singing Competition involving 115 schools …

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Published on March 18, 2024 - 17:59 GMT

CIDRZ Restores Solar Power Backup System for Mukuni Rural Health Centre.

After two years of working without a power backup system, Mukuni Rural Health Centre will now provide comprehensive health services even during power outages thanks to CIDRZ’s CDC-sponsored TRAILS project repair works. Mukuni Rural Health Centre’s sister …

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Published on March 13, 2024 - 17:49 GMT

CIDRZ Conducts Onsite Capacity Building Program for Medical Equipment Technicians in Southern Province

CIDRZ, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, successfully conducted onsite capacity strengthening sessions for medical equipment technicians in Southern Province to enhance their skills in the maintenance of Solar Power systems installed in Health …

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Published on March 11, 2024 - 17:44 GMT

CIDRZ FACILITATES OVER 300 AGYW TO ENROL IN VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING

Meet Sandra Musonda, 21, from Chipulukusu DREAMS Centre in Ndola, a beneficiary of the Vocational Skills Training (VST) program, supported by the @United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the Centre for Infectious …

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Published on March 7, 2024 - 20:57 GMT

Capacity Building Programs Critical in Closing Health Service Provision Gaps.

CIDRZ, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has implemented several comprehensive training programs to optimise the quality of healthcare services provided by health workers. This initiative has focused on bolstering capacities in areas such as HIV …

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Published on March 5, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

Elias Banda, A Reliable Medical Equipment Technician

“The first thing I do when I report for work is to check on the solar system and assess how it is working, ” says 54-year-old Elias Banda, who has worked for 13 years with the Ministry of Health as a dedicated medical equipment technician. Elias, currently …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:26 GMT

Purity Kabwe’s Inspirational Journey with USAID DREAMS CHEKUP I

Meet 23-year-old Purity Kabwe, an orphan who, having lost her parents, faced the challenges of making ends meet. In 2017, she was, through community mobilisation, introduced to the USAID CHEKUP I managed DREAMS project in which she enrolled and attended …

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