THRU ZIM

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁!
Catch up on study updates, team highlights, events, and more from across the THRU ZIM platform.
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#THRUZIM #GlobalHealth #ResearchUpdate #Zimbabwe

𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 & 𝗨𝗞
A fully funded PhD is now available with
@lshtm.bsky.social
and ThruZim. The project will investigate the impact of maternal sexually transmitted infections on infant health.
Apply➡️https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VBWXE71DU_zmLUvHzbQ8FhKqUViwH2_S?usp=sharing

SIMBA study shares preliminary findings at early career researcher talk On July 23rd, Angus de Wilton, Mazvita Maud, and David Hettle presented an Early Career Researcher talk on the SIMBA study, sharing some exciting early findings as the study nears the end of its first...

SIMBA study shares preliminary findings at early career researcher talk
www.thruzim.org/post/simba-s...

SOFAR Newsletter – Issue 1 Now Available! We’re excited to launch the first issue of the Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) newsletter!This inaugural edition showcases the heart of our work—amplifying voices from across Zimbabw...

Hot off the press! We’re thrilled to launch the first issue of the 𝘚𝘖𝘍𝘈𝘙 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳
Meet our PhD fellows, explore regional updates, and celebrate big wins across 🇿🇼🇿🇲🇲🇿
Read more: sofarafrica.org/post/sofar-n...
@lshtm.bsky.social @tropeninstitut.bsky.social @zambartresearch.bsky.social

Advancing TB Risk Prediction: ERASE-TB Research Presented at EDCTP Forum 2025 We’re proud to share highlights from the recent EDCTP Forum 2025, where Edson Marambire presented his poster on risk prediction models for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) infection. His ...

Proud to share our work at #EDCTPForum2025. We developed 2 risk scores to predict M. tuberculosis infection among household contacts in 🇲🇿🇹🇿🇿🇼 — and found models predicting TB progression perform better than infection tools.
www.erase-tb.co.uk/post/advanci...

SOFAR partners shine at the twelfth EDCTP forum We are thrilled to share that Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) partners from ZAMBART and BIiomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) – were among the distinguished recipients o...

Proud to see 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 @zambartresearch.bsky.social shining at the 12th EDCTP Forum in Kigali. The forum brought together over 1,600 global health actors to strengthen African-led clinical research on infectious and poverty-related diseases.
#EDCTP2025 www.sofarafrica.org/post/sofar-p...

YouTube video by Global Health EDCTP3 EDCTP prize 2025 Scientific Leadership Prize for a European woman Katharina Kranzer

Proud moment for THRU ZIM!
Our Co-Director, Prof. @kkranzer.bsky.social, received the EDCTP Women Scientific Leadership Prize at #EDCTP2025 in Kigali.

Watch the moment here 🎥👇
youtu.be/UqYKkiyUQdE?...

#WeAreTHRUZIM #WomenInScience #GlobalHealth #Leadership

Members of the project stakeholder group meet at The Health Research Unit Zimbabwe in Harare.

Could #SocialPrescribing improve the wellbeing of older adults in Harare, Zimbabwe?

Read about a new collaborative project between our team at UCL, ‪‪@qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social, ‪‪@bristoluni.bsky.social‬ and @thruzim.bsky.social 🌍

Full details on our blog: sbbresearch.org/researchers-...

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 Scientist Prize. This honour recognises her outstanding contributi...

Huge congratulations to Professor Rashida Ferrand on receiving the EDCTP3 Outstanding Female Scientist Prize in Global Health!
A leader, mentor, and trailblazer whose work continues to shape policy and practice.
We’re so proud!
www.thruzim.org/post/profess...

SOFAR team at the EDCTP3 Finance & Project Management Training In April, representatives from the SOFAR network finance teams in Zambia and Zimbabwe, along with the Principal Investigator and Study Coordinator from Zimbabwe, attended the EDCTP3 Finance & Project ...

SOFAR Network teams from @zambartresearch.bsky.social & @thruzim.bsky.social joined the EDCTP3 Finance & Project Management Training in Joburg, connecting with peers from across Africa to strengthen research support systems. More here : www.sofarafrica.org/post/sofar-t...

Belatedly sharing our follow up #pQCT paper in which we observed trabecular bone deficits of >5% in mid-life Zimbabwean women living with #HIV.

This was most pronounced at the distal radius, a common site of postmenopausal fracture.

@celiagregson.bsky.social @thruzim.bsky.social

Zimbabwe to Host Groundbreaking AI and Health Workshop Next Week at University of Zimbabwe | HealthTimes Zimbabwe is set to host a high-profile three-day workshop next week focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and health, with the aim of building local capacity and sparking innovat...

Get ready for 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 — a three-day event where AI meets health innovation.
More here ⤵️
healthtimes.co.zw/2025/05/28/z... @wellcometrust.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social

SOuthern aFrica research cApacity netwoRk | SOFAR | Projekt | Fact Sheet | HORIZON | CORDIS | European Commission The SOuthern aFrica Research cApacity netwoRk (SOFAR) will train a generation of innovative world class and resilient African scientists, clinicians and public health professionals facilitated by a pa...

The SOFAR Project is now live on the EU CORDIS platform!
Proud to be part of this @EDCTP3 -funded @horizoneu.bsky.social initiative strengthening infectious disease research in 🇿🇼🇿🇲🇲🇿
cordis.europa.eu/project/id/1...
@zambartresearch.bsky.social @tropeninstitut.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social

This week, we join our partner institutions for a 2️⃣-day symposium on multimorbidity research in collaboration with @lshtm.bsky.social Centre for Global Chronic Conditions hosted by @thruzim.bsky.social.

The symposium aims to explore research on chronic diseases as a global health concern.

The countdown is on! Register for the 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 event, 3–5 June.
𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/...

Hidden in Plain Sight: Africa’s Multimorbidity Crisis PLOS Global Public Health is delighted to share a new collection of papers curated by representatives of the Africa Multimorbidity Alliance.

Fresh of the press! A @plosglobalpublichealth.org collection of 12 articles seeking to conceptualize, render visible, and advocate for urgent action to confront Africa's #multimorbidity crisis. @thruzim.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social
speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2025/04/28/h...

Join us for the 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 🇿🇼 event, 3–5 June.
𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 (𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲) – open to all. Free, but register early!
𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 (𝟯–𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲) – for PhDs & early postdocs.
𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻➡️ lnkd.in/d9Vd5tYD
𝗘𝗖𝗥 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆➡️ lnkd.in/d5r_SNdP

PhD Fellowship Opportunity at Zvitambo in Zimbabwe Reference number ZI2501 Closing date - 30th April 2025 Applications are now open for a PhD fellowship based at the Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research in Zimbabwe.This fellowship...

𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆(𝗥𝗲𝗳: 𝗭𝗜𝟮𝟱𝟬𝟭)
Applications are now open for a fully-funded CREATE PhD Fellowship at Zvitambo in partnership with @qmul.ac.uk , @ucl.ac.uk. Support the Co-SAM trial on recovery from severe acute malnutrition in 🇿🇼 🇿🇲 🇰🇪.
Apply by 30/04/25 www.create-phd.org/post/phd-fel...

Rapid bacterial identification and resistance detection using a low complexity molecular diagnostic platform in Zimbabwe Background Sepsis is a major cause of mortality in low-resource settings. Effective microbiological culture services are a bottleneck in diagnosis and surveillance. Aim We aimed to evaluate the perf...

Molecular cartridge based diagnostics have been a game changer for TB diagnostics - why can we not do the same for blood cultures?
Please see our newest publication in collaboration with FIND, Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, the NMRL & @thruzim.bsky.social

PLOS: dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...

Amazing to present our work (with @tinamwat.bsky.social) on developing blood culture processes in Harare 🇿🇼 at #ESCMID2025 #ESCMIDGlobal

And great to meet others + chat about the work's impact in #neonatalsepsis + #AMR #AMS #antimicrobialstewardship

@thruzim.bsky.social

PhD Fellowship Opportunity at Zvitambo in Zimbabwe Reference number ZI2501 Closing date - 30th April 2025 Applications are now open for a PhD fellowship based at the Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research in Zimbabwe.This fellowship...

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!
Based at Zvitambo in 🇿🇼, this CREATE-funded post focuses on recovery in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), through the Co-SAM trial. Apply by 30 Apr 2025
www.create-phd.org/post/phd-fel...

Prediction models for Mtb infection among adolescent and adult household contacts in high tuberculosis incidence settings Tuberculosis household contacts are at high risk of developing tuberculosis. Tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) is highly effective, but implementation is hindered by limited accessibility of diagn...

NEW research in PLOS Global Public Health from @emarambire.bsky.social & colleagues from @lshtm.bsky.social and @tropeninstitut.bsky.social :

Prediction models for Mtb infection among adolescent and adult household contacts in high tuberculosis incidence settings

journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

I presented at the #ZiMA sensitization event, organized by #BRTI TB team.
Representing ERASE TB, I shared our 3-year journey, insights into integrated health screening for TB-affected households—key steps toward shaping policy and programming for impact!
@erasetb.bsky.social @thruzim.bsky.social

We’re thrilled to launch the 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗔𝗥) website – a hub dedicated to strengthening research capacity across Africa Visit: www.sofarafrica.org
@kkranzer.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social @zambartresearch.bsky.social @tropeninstitut.bsky.social

We're hiring! The Health Research Unit Zimbabwe at BRTI ZIMBABWE is looking for 3 Research Assistants to support studies on older adults. More details ⤵️

ERASE TB | Zim Lshtm

On 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗕 𝗗𝗮𝘆 we reflect on the global impact of tuberculosis and the urgent need for continued research to end this preventable disease. At THRU ZIM, we’re committed to advancing TB research and improving health outcomes in Zimbabwe. Explore our work here:
www.thruzim.org/projects/era...

BRTI is seeking a Study Coordinator for the PROMISE Study in Harare. This 6-month, full-time role focuses on improving maternal and newborn health by integrating diagnostic-led STI screening into antenatal care.
Details here ⤵️

We are looking for a Youth Researcher (18-24 years) to join us for an exciting collaborative study on sexual well-being. If you're currently in your 2nd year at a Zimbabwean Tertiary Education Institution and passionate about research, this could be for you! Apply here
forms.gle/npmFcDX7y9e5...

Qualitative researchers are active listening to people. Sometimes people talk about sad & painful experiences. Providing emotional support to researchers is really important. Thank you Nonhlanhla for your insightful presentation. @thruzim.bsky.social

3/3 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
Qualitative research is more than data—it's about empathy, ethics & impact.
• Listen deeply & respect participants.
• Mind power dynamics—collaborate, don’t “save.”
• Support frontline researchers' well-being.
• Use findings to drive real change.
#QualitativeResearch