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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The Southern Africa Research Capacity Network recruits two PhD scholars
We are delighted to announce the recruitment of two PhD scholars, JayJay Karumazondo and Fiona Gambanga, under the Southern Africa...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Feb 71 min read
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Roche team visit the AVAPAR study team
The AVAPAR-EPLEX study team recently welcomed representatives from Roche Diagnostics, Adam Thornberg (Roche, Global Medical Affairs) and...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jan 302 min read
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Four MSc graduates shine at THRU ZIM
We are thrilled to celebrate four of our team members who have recently completed their Master’s degrees. Faith Kandiye, Karlos Madziva,...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jan 71 min read
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Understanding the impact of Tuberculosis through jumping mechanography- SIMBA study
December started on a high note with the SIMBA study team setting up an electronic jump plate at the THRU-ZIM site. The SIMBA study will...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jan 61 min read
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Hot off the press: The KOSHESAI Facilitators guide is out.
We are pleased to announce the release of the KOSHESAI facilitators guide for the healthy-minds community healthy ageing peer-to-peer...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Vitality Trial hosts participants' dissemination event in Harare
On November 13th, the Vitality trial team hosted a participant dissemination event at Zimbabwe grounds hall in Highfields, bringing...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Com-BP empowers Chiweshe communities with hypertension management skills
The Com-BP study team recently conducted training sessions in Chiweshe, focusing on individuals living with or at risk of developing...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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ERASE -TB team strengthens research collaborations to tackle TB and Silicosis
On 10 September, the ERASE TB study team visited Kadoma, Gweru, and Bulawayo to better understand the critical health challenges faced by...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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KOSHESAI study celebrates World Alzheimer’s month
This September, the KOSHESAI study team marked World Alzheimer’s Month by engaging with older persons in Harare to raise awareness about...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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CoDe Study begins work to transform SRH services in Zimbabwe's tertiary institutions
On 19 and 24 August, the Co-Design and Implementation of a Digital Self-Care Intervention to Improve Sexual and Reproductive Health among...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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