National Health Research and Training Institute

A health research and training organisation based in Ndola, Zambia. Contact us on [email protected] for all your research needs

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TDRC is a Gold sponsor of the 10th Zambia Health Research Conference currently underway in Lusaka. Over 20 abstracts from TDRC were accepted for this conference. Conference was opened by the honorable Minister of Health Mrs Sylvia Masebo. @mohzambia @NHRAZambia @ZambartResearch

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We successfully held a 2-day stakeholder workshop to develop a national short-course curriculum aligned to Zambia’s health & research priorities.

This was done with support from @JohnsHopkinsSPH and insights from Higher Education Authority, University of Zambia & ZNPHI.

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🎄 From all of us at NHRTI, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with joy, peace, and good health.

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We are excited to welcome Dr. Jane Hill, Principal Investigator of the TB Breath Study from Shirley Diagnostics, to Ndola recently 🎉
Her team is developing a non-invasive, rapid TB testusing breath biomarkers — a game changer for early detection. 🫁💡
#NHRTI #TBBreathStudy

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Plasmodium falciparum Genomic Surveillance Reveals a Diversity of Kelch 13 Mutations in Zambia.

The National Health Research and Training Institute is proud to have contributed to a groundbreaking international study on malaria in Zambia.
📖 Read https://t.co/H6cxI6iDdB

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Monkey Pox diagnosis at National Health Research and Training institute (NHRTI) @mohzambia

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NHRTI Director General Dr. Gershom Chongwe shakes hands with Headman Shikapande following the official handover of the site for the construction of 15 experimental huts at Shikapande Health Post in Nchelenge District.

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Exploring collaboration between National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) & NHRTI to bridge industrial & health research! 🤝 Dr. Alinesi Chakwiya & team visited NHRTI to discuss how research can drive innovation and improve health outcomes.

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The National Health Research Authority Zambia (NHRA) has initiated a 2 day Regulatory and Ethics Capacity Building Training for the National Health Research and Training Institute Research Ethics Committee (NHRTI-REC) as part of preparations for accrediting the REC to NHRA

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National Heath Research and Training Institute (NHRTI) to Host a Toxicology Laboratory as it Signs Agreement with National Forensic Science and Biometrics Department (NFSBD)

Full details on https://t.co/uadULDROIL

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A study by the National Health Research and Training Institute (NHRTI), in collaboration with Washington University and Zambia's Ministry of Health, highlights key barriers to HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents in Zambia, particularly those living with HIV.

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NHRTI has signed an MoU with 8 labs from the Zambia Genomic Surveillance Consortium (ZGSC) to enhance collaboration in monitoring and analyzing pathogens using advanced genomic sequencing technologies. Read more on https://t.co/7rmsh1IsIO

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Health Minister Dr. Elijah Muchima visited the National Health Research and Training Institute (NHRTI), empathizing its pivotal role in health research. He has assured support for modern equipment and infrastructure improvements.

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The MOH Minister today conducted a familiarisation tour of NHRTI ( formerly TDRC) and gave an assurance of government's support to ensure NHRTI effectively implements its expanded mandated under the new Act. "We shall ensure you get modern equipment for research and training"

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Exciting news for health research in Zambia! 🌿 The National Health Research and Training Institute (NHRTI) will now research Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines, unlocking the potential of indigenous knowledge and natural remedies for disease treatment. #Health

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Farewell and Gratitude Today, NHRTI bids a heartfelt farewell to two incredible members of our Audit and Risk Committee: Major HCL Mutambo and Ms Judith S Mwamba. After over 7 years of dedicated service, their invaluable contributions have left a lasting impact.

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National Health Research and Training Institute (NHRTI) held an Annual Laboratory Management review meeting, the meeting offered a chance to promote cooperation and knowledge sharing by exchanging best practices, innovations, and insights. Full article on https://t.co/NNRmTWXrit

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NHRTI, ZNPHI Sign MOU

The National Health Research & Training Institute -NHRTI, formerly TDRC and the ZNPHI have signed an MoU that
aims at facilitating cooperation leveraging on strengthening capacities and scientific expertise for joint health research and capacity building

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The Directorate of the National Health Research and Training Institute (NHRTI) recently made a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Health, where it seized the chance to talk about its shift from the Tropical Diseases Research Centre (TDRC) and to present the future direction.

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4. Training Programmes: To provide accredited training programs to build a skilled health research workforce.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXPANDED MANDATE AND NAME CHANGE
The Tropical Diseases Research Centre (TDRC) has undergone substantial transformation since its inception, evolving from a centre focused exclusively on tropical disease research to an institution dedicated to training

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for health research across the country
3. Research in Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine (TICAM): Validating and integrating traditional and indigenous medicines into modern health care by providing evidence through research