Message from The Director

it is With great pleasure and excitement, we embark on a new journey to disseminate information about our research and training endeavors at the Tropical Diseases Research Centre (TDRC) through our website. As a pivotal health research institution in Zambia, the Centre consistently contributes to generating well-researched evidence that enhances health policies, and this evidence has proven valuable beyond our borders. Focused research plays a vital role in strengthening disease prevention and control, thus advancing the socio-economic development of our country. Moreover, research assumes a crucial role in furnishing evidence for informed decision-making, effective management, and responsible allocation of limited resources to propel sustainable development.

Recent Activities

handema parliamentary committee visit

  • August 31, 2022

The Parliamentary Committee on Health Visits TDRC


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Service Charter

  • August 31, 2022

The TDRC Service Delivery Charter Launched


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nhima visit

  • August 31, 2022

NHIMA Board members tour TDRC Clinic, labs


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  • July 31, 2022

TDRC Boots Capacity To Diagnose Drug Resistant Tuberculosis


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  • July 1, 2022

Minister Proud of TDRC’s Culture of Excellency


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Our Partners

Local Institutions

  • MoH (Ministry of Health)
  • CIDRZ (Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia)
  • CDC-Zambia (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • USAID (United States Agency for International Development)
  • UNZA (University of Zambia)
  • University Teaching Hospital

International Institutions

  • Johns Hopkins University, USA
  • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK
  • Boston University, USA
  • EDCTP (European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership)
  • MMV (Medicines for Malaria Venture)
  • WHO (World Health Organisation)