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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 17, 20251 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 Academy (YRA) in Harare. This intensive week-long programme brought together six young women—CAMFED associates from Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Over the course of the week, participants were introduced to the full research cycle—from formulating relevant questions to collecting, analysing, and communicating findings. Sessions combined both quantitat
Ellen Chiyindiko
Jun 15, 20251 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 27, 20251 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 27, 20251 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 13, 20251 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 13, 20251 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 7, 20251 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 15, 20251 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 9, 20251 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 7, 20251 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 3, 20253 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 7, 20251 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 7, 20251 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 7, 20251 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 5, 20251 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...
Ellen Chiyindiko
Feb 12, 20251 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 7, 20251 min read


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 7, 20251 min read


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 30, 20252 min read


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 7, 20251 min read
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