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First edition of the Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) newsletter now available
We’re pleased to share the inaugural issue of the Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) newsletter. This first edition...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jul 21 min read


Celebrating Professor Katharina Kranzer's EDCTP Scientific Leadership Prize
We are thrilled to celebrate Professor Katharina Kranzer, Co-Director of THRU ZIM, who was awarded the EDCTP Women Scientific Leadership...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jun 261 min read


Professor Rashida Ferrand Receives Top Honour in Global Health
We are delighted to celebrate Professor Rashida Ferrand , who has been awarded the prestigious Global Health EDCTP3 Outstanding Female...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jun 181 min read


THRU ZIM at the 2025 Research, Innovation & Industrialisation week
From 19–24 May, THRU ZIM and BRTI participated in the University of Zimbabwe’s 2025 Research, Innovation and Industrialisation Week in...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jun 171 min read


Youth Researchers Academy trains six young women in ethical and practical research
From 19 to 23 May 2025, THRU ZIM, in partnership with the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), hosted the 2025 Youth Researchers...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jun 151 min read


Stepping Up with ActiBelts in TB Research
As part of the upcoming SIMBA Study, researchers will be using ActiBelts to measure physical activity in people with pulmonary...
Ellen Chiyindiko
May 271 min read


Translating pathogenesis insights into tools to tackle Tuberculosis
Dr Naomi Walker, Senior Clinical Lecturer and PhD Supervisor at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, recently delivered an...
Ellen Chiyindiko
May 271 min read


Co-designing for impact: Lessons in Community-Driven Research
The Zimbabwe Qualitative Research Network (ZQRN) recently hosted an engaging discussion on Community-Based Participatory Implementation...
Ellen Chiyindiko
May 131 min read


Dr Edith Majonga receives prestigious International Investigator’s Award
We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Edith Majonga on receiving the prestigious International Investigator’s Award, which enabled her to...
Ellen Chiyindiko
May 131 min read


AVAPAR-EPLEX study showcases at ESCMID global congress
David Hettle and Tinashe Mwaturura presented findings from the AVAPAR-EPLEX study on progress in managing neonatal sepsis through...
Ellen Chiyindiko
May 71 min read


THRU-ZIM Wellbeing Series turns up the heat
As part of its ongoing commitment to team health and wellness, THRU-ZIM added an extra boost of energy to its Wellbeing Series this March...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Apr 151 min read


Zimbabwe Qualitative Research Network (ZQRN) kicks off with first seminar
The Zimbabwe Qualitative Research Network (ZQRN) officially launched with its first seminar on March 18th. The inaugural session featured...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Apr 91 min read


SHEAR Zim study begins: Investigating hypertension in young adults
The Significance of Hypertension in Early Adulthood Research in Zimbabwe (SHEAR Zim), a Wellcome Trust -funded study, officially started...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Apr 71 min read


The real cost of the US funding freeze on healthcare workers and people living with HIV in Zimbabwe
By Rumbie Gumbie We gathered in the small boardroom of a District Hospital in Zimbabwe, waiting for healthcare professionals and...

Rumbie Gumbie
Apr 33 min read


THRU-ZIM launches Wellness Series with lunchtime walks
THRU-ZIM kicked off its Wellness Series in early February with lunchtime walks—and the response has been fantastic! What began with just...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Mar 71 min read


Professor Arjune Sen explores the global links between epilepsy and dementia
We were honored to host Professor Arjune Sen, for a thought-provoking seminar on "Intersections between Epilepsy and Dementia: A Global...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Mar 71 min read


THRU-ZIM and partners complete intensive R training for epidemiology
Nineteen staff from THRU-ZIM, UZ-CTRC, OPHID and Zvitambo came together for two weeks of intensive training to master statistics for...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Mar 71 min read


SIMBA Grip Strength challenge
The SIMBA study, led by Edson Marimbire and Angus de Wilton, recently hosted the THRU-ZIM Grip Strength challenge on 20th February as...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Mar 51 min read


Dr Collins Timire receives Woodruff Prize for groundbreaking research on TB in Zimbabwe
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Collins Timire has been awarded the Woodruff Prize, recognizing his exceptional work on “The impact...
bill6130
Feb 121 min read


Neotree supports midwives through the Golden Hour project
In January 2025, Neotree reported a significant increase in the uptake of the Golden Hour project by midwives in the labour ward at Sally...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Feb 71 min read
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