Meet 58-year-old Richard Zulu, a father of three and living with his wife and children in Matero, a township in Lusaka, Zambia. He is a businessman who specialises in seasonal products. Richard experienced a mental breakdown in 2019 after he was diagnosed …
Natasha Mutale, a 23-year-old resident of Kantanshi township, is one of the 120 adolescent girls and young women whose life took a positive turn at the Kantanshi DREAMS Centre in Mufulira, Copperbelt Province. Married in 2019, Natasha and her husband faced …
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of ending TB by 2030. Minister of Health Honourable Sylvia Masebo said Government, with support from organisations such as the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in …
In the tourist town of Livingstone, located in the heart of Zambia’s Southern Province, resides Adrian Namakando, a 44-year-old man with an unyielding spirit. Adrian, a father of four, found himself faced with an unexpected challenge in April 2022 when a …
On this momentous November 17th, CIDRZ proudly joins the global effort to eradicate Cervical Cancer. Teaming up with the Ministry of Health, we are committed to sensitising and educating communities. Today, we celebrate 50-year-old Tiyana Daka Gize, a …
Meet Aubrey Makulusha, a remarkable individual whose life has been transformed through Patient- Centred Care (PCC) trainings provided by the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ). Aubrey, a dedicated HIV activist residing in Matero …
Transforming Lives through Men’s Clinics November 15, 2023 The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) is excited to have been awarded funding of $4.6 million through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & …
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in societal attitudes toward men’s health and well-being. Men are increasingly recognising the importance of seeking professional help for various health concerns. One notable initiative that has gained …
The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) has officially taken over the implementation of the comprehensive HIV services to the Defense Force of Zambia (DFZ) project from Jhpiego, supported by the US Department of Defense (DOD). CIDRZ …
The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with the USAID Tuberculosis Local Organization Network (TBLON), has generously donated 70 Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines to 63 districts spanning eight provinces in Zambia. …
Researchers have, in the recent past, been preoccupied with finding a non-invasive but effective sample, other than using serum, to predict the levels of antibodies present in blood. While traditionally, serum has been the most widely used biological …
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) United States of America recently held a Global Health Symposium themed: Promoting Equity in Global Health Partnerships. The question is, why do diversity, equity, and inclusion matter in global health? In her …
CIDRZ’s USAID funded controlling HIV epidemic for key and underserved populations (CHEKUP) I project through its Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) initiative has continued to record major successes in its economic …
It is a well-known fact that knowledge acquisition transforms societies. As a living testimony, Emmanuel Phiri is one such young man who has demonstrated that with knowledge comes societal change. Emmanuel works as a volunteer at the Youth Friendly Space, …
After undergoing an eight-week interpersonal psychotherapy for groups (IPT-G) counselling program, over 11,000 Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) are now depression-free. The counselling programme is run by Mental Health Facilitators (MHF) from CIDRZ …
The Ministry of Health, through the Lusaka Provincial Health Office (LPHO), has thanked the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) for its commitment to enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided in the Men’s clinics across …
The US Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded CIDRZ and its consortium partner, Development Aid from People to People Zambia (DAPP Zambia), a four-year cooperative agreement worth over 40 Million US Dollars. CIDRZ Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. …
Zambia’s First Lady Mutinta Hichilema says some cultural barriers hinder young people from seeking guidance on their sexual reproductive health and rights from their parents. She says most young people lack information on prevention, treatment, and care …
James Mufana is an 18-year-old resident of the John Howard compound in Lusaka District, Zambia, passionate about sharing information on sexual reproductive health. He is a peer educator volunteer at the Youth Friendly Space at Chawama level 1 hospital in …
“I still vividly remember the painful episodes in my life. I experienced my first mental health episode at 21 when I had my first miscarriage at 14 weeks, and by the time I was 25, I had four miscarriages. It was shocking and traumatic. Comforting words …
