Welcome to Tropical Diseases Research Centre
Tropical Diseases Research CentreTropical Diseases Research CentreTropical Diseases Research Centre
+260-21-2-620737
info@tdrc.org.zm
Tropical Diseases Research Centre, NTH Building, Nkana Road, Ndola

Completed Projects

System strengthening through support for surveillance and laboratory infrastructure in the Republic of Zambia under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) CDC-RAFA-GH16-1671 for TDRC (HLAB and Surveillance of HIV)., P.I.- Dr. Gershom Chongwe, Mathias Tembo, Innocent C. Bwalya, Ngula M. Kabelenga, Kabengele SiameTo strengthen Systems through support for surveillance and laboratory infrastructure for HIV and TB/ Opportunistic Infection.CDC$200,000For the period September 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021SI-HIV component was funded but HLAB approved and funding expected from Carryover application for $300,000.00 Carryover was written and submitted to CDC awaiting Notice of Award.
World Bank/MOH operational research on TB in Mines Outcome of Miners and Ex-miners on the Copperbelt province Zambia. PIs-Mathias Tembo & Clara C. Kasapo Co-investigator: Dr. G Chongwe, Dr. Patrick LunguTo determine the TB outcome of Miners and Ex –miners on the CopperbeltWorld Bank, MOH$30,0002018 to 2021Reviewing of Data for Final Report and Manuscript drafting in progress
ZAcTHIM- Zambia ACTION for TB and HIV in the Mines Dr. Brittany Moore, Dr. Gershom Chongwe, Mathias Tembo, Kelvin Kapungu, Shepherd Khondowe, David Mwakazanga, Sydney Mwanza  To conduct sensitization of the communities of Miners and Ex-miners on TB in the minesCDC (special project funding)$135,0002021 Project concept revised from survey to community TB/HIV program implementation to raise awareness. (Awaiting NOA to resume activities)