Zambart

FAREWELL to Dr Alwyn Gladwyn Mwinga on her retirement. Dr Mwinga joined Zambart in 2013 as the first ever Chief Executive Officer of Zambart. Among her many invaluable contributions to Zambart, Dr Mwinga transformed Zambart from a project centred organisation into a full-fledged organisation with many studies being conducted, hence the name changed from Zambart project to Zambart. Over the years, she has immensely contributed to strengthening of the Zambart central support services to efficiently and effectively support the operations of Zambart’s core business, research activities. In recognition of her hard work, Dr Mwinga’s position changed to Executive Director. Zambart management congratulates Dr Mwinga for setting up the first ever Zambart Board of Directors to consolidate and strengthen the governance of the organisation. Under her leadership, between 2013 to 2023 Zambart and its staff received several awards of recognition, nationally and internationally. Dr Mwinga has also served Zambia as a medical doctor for over 20years, worked at the CDC and has sat on numerous medical and public health advisory boards.
Thank you, Dr Mwinga, from Zambart family. We wish you all the very best in your retirement. You have earned it!

Listen to the CHoNGeTSa Anthem!
https://youtube.com/results?search_query=chongesta+anthem a vibrant promotional song crafted for the Gates STI Study (CHoNGeTSa Study) & is a collaborative effort between the Chawama Youth Friendly Service & the Zambart Chawama Adolescent Community Advisory Board, is a clarion call for young people to join the study & contribute to positive change. Through its compelling message and engaging melody, the anthem inspires youth to take an active role in the study & make a lasting impact on their community.

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Learn more about the CHoNGeTSa study! It's being conducted in Chawama, Lusaka and aims to measure the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents and young people (AYP) aged 15 to 24 and to understand their care seeking pathways for STIs. Ministry of Health Zambia London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

We successfully launched the Expanded Total Facility Approach (TFA) project in Choma which aims to reduce HIV stigma and discrimination for all people living with HIV and for all people accessing HIV prevention services

Zambart joined the world today in commemorating World AIDS Day 2023 under the theme 'Let Communities Lead'. The event was officiated by Minister of Health Hon. Sylvia Masebo, MP, at Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC), Lusaka. We were also joined by students from the University of Zambia Ridgeway Campus

We are exhibiting at the 3rd Conference on Public Health in Africa PHIA2023 in Lusaka, Zambia. Visit us and learn about our work; helping to break barriers and repositioning Africa in the global health architecture

We are excited to launch the TB REACH Ubumi Bwandi Community Hub in Chipilikusu Mapalo, Ndola, and we are offering free screening for TB & other common diseases Ministry of Health Zambia National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council Zambia Ndola City CouncilZambia Network of Young People Living with HIV - ZNYP+Zambia Network of Young People Living with HIV - ZNYP+Zambia Network of Young People Living with HIV - ZNYP+Zambia Network of Young People Living with HIV - ZNYP+

This week is Menstrual Hygiene Week and is being commemorated under the theme ' Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030'. The goal is to build a world where no on is held back because they menstruate by 2030. Zambart is marking the week by conducting menstrual hygiene health talks and distributing menstrual hygiene products to four schools in Lusaka's Kanyama and Chipata communities.

Zambart celebrated and honored hardworking members of staff on Labour Day. Management thanked the Zambart team for their dedication and commitment to conducting quality public health research to foster development leading to improved health for all.
Director of Research Prof Helen Ayles was excited to recognize and award those who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to the organization. Congratulations to all the deserving recipients of the following awards:
Committed Employee Award
Field Researcher Award
Award
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Work Award

Our admin & field staff have joined the country to commemorate Labour Day today 1st May: Accelerating job creation for economic growth. In Lusaka, the event is being officiated by His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema at the Freedom Statue monument

We're disseminating findings from Yaba Guy Che study today. The aim of the study was to understand barriers to HIV services, including how social networks & social norms influence access to available services for men

Schista team conducting Y2 staff re-training in Lusaka. Participants include lab techs, gynecologists, midwives, Schista community workers and community mobilizers

Communities Count & Counting Communities: The joint professorial inaugural lecture for Profs. Helen Ayles & Ginny Bond. Today at 18:00hrs on Wednesday 12th April 2023 on Zoom lshtm.zoom.us/j/97503771547 #…

Neglected Tropical Diseases exist in areas of poverty where access to clean water, sanitation is limited. Access to good WASH facilities is critical in prevention of NTD transmission as well as the treatment and care of the chronic manifestations of these diseases. Act now. Act together. Invest in NTDs and End Leprosy

Neglected Tropical Diseases are a group of about 20 diseases which can be debilitating and dangerous particularly in marginalised populations especially among women and girls. 1 in 5 people in the world are at risk of infection from these preventable yet debilitating, disfiguring, and disabling diseases. Zambia has 8 known and 8 suspected NTDs with over 12 million people are at risk of infection by at least one NTD.

We have launched a new Zambart logo. The new logo reflects on the people - centered focus of our work which is characterized by excellence, quality and compassion. Visit www.zambart.org.zm to learn more about us

We join Zambia and the rest of the world to commemorate the 2022 World AIDS Day under the theme 'Equalize: Closing The Gaps". In Lusaka, the event was held at the Mulungushi Conference Center and was graced by Minister of Education Hon Douglas Siyakalima MP, Minister of Health Hon Sylvia Masebo and other dignitaries . Ending inequity and eliminating HIV/AIDS

Zambart, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Ministry of Health Zambia, Leids Universitair Medisch CentrumLeids Universitair Medisch Centrum - LUMCLUMC Wellcome Trust are hosting a 2-day Ge***al Bilharzia in Southern Africa (BILGENSA) workshop in Lusaka Zambia on 9 & 10 November 2022

Zambart, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Ministry of Health Zambia, Leids Universitair Medisch CentrumLeids Universitair Medisch Centrum - LUMCLUMC Wellcome Trust are hosting a 2-day Ge***al Bilharzia in Southern Africa (BILGENSA) Research Network workshop in Lusaka Zambia on 9 & 10 November 2022

CREATE is pleased to announce 5x PhD fellowships open for application, as part of the CREATE PhD Programme. A Stage 1 webinar will take place on Wednesday October 12th at 12pm BST – https://lshtm.zoom.us/j/94317519296

HOME | CREATE PhD Programme PhD Programme for Africa Health Research, providing fellowships for UK and African researchers. A consortium of 5 UK and 6 African partner institutions, including LSHTM, KCL, SGUL, QMUL, BSMS, Zambart, Zvitambo, BRTI Zimbabwe, CDT-Africa, MRC-Uganda and MRC-Gambia.

Female Ge***al Schistosomiasis (FGS) is a neglected but widespread disease affecting women and girls in contact with water in many developing countries. We urgently need to raise awareness and promote treatment Ministry of Health https://www.zambart.org.zm/using-drama-to-raise-female-genital-schistosomiasis-fgs-awareness/

Kambani Timvele! We still want to hear from you about how to get more men to test for HIV and use HIV-related services. ! Ministry of Health Zambia

We would still like to hear from you! If you have any ideas on how to get more males to get tested for HIV, send them in and you might win K2000!

Ba Kanyama, weekend yasila timilindililani mutiuzeko. How can we get more men to test for HIV?

Yesterday, Zambart joined the rest of the country in commemorating the HIV, Testing, Counselling & Treatment Day at Twashuka Grounds, Kanyama, Lusaka. Lets Stop HIV Together

Today, Zambart joined the rest of the country in commemorating the HIV, Testing, Counselling & Treatment Day at Twashuka Grounds, Kanyama, Lusaka. Lets Stop HIV Together

Zambia will be commemorating the National HIV Testing, Counselling and Testing (HTCT) Day on 15th August 2022. This year's commemoration is to create awareness and help reach groups that are disproportionately affected by the disease. Testing helps to reduce stigma and provide additional opportunities to support those who receive and are living with a positive diagnosis "Let's Stop HIV Together!

We would still like to hear from you, submit an idea on how we can increase HIV testing among men and you could win K2000

Join the CREATE PhD Programme 2022/23: We are searching for talented African fellows, one to be based at Zambart, Lusaka, Zambart. Visit https://www.zambart.org.zm/create-phd-programme-africa-health-research-training-programme/
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