Menstrual health is more than a monthly experience. A study in Zimbabwe explored the lived experiences of 53 women (18+) in Harare & Bulawayo & the findings highlight stigma, gaps in healthcare access, & evolving personal understandings of menstruation Read more bmjopen.bmj.com/content/16/7...

If you're an early-career researcher in Zimbabwe and working in global health, don’t miss this 👇 The SOFAR Postdoctoral Fellowship is now open — offering support to publish, build your research profile, and move toward independent funding. Apply now: www.sofarafrica.org/apply

Led by @typemat12.bsky.social & with colleagues @thruzim.bsky.social @sangerinstitute.bsky.social & @lshtm.bsky.social our paper out now on using Amplicon-sequencing for genomic epidemiology of Syphilis in Africa.

Phylo-Plex: a phylogenetically informed, low-cost amplicon sequencing platform for deployable high-resolution genomic epidemiology - Nature Communications

Whole genome sequencing of pathogens is costly to implement, and partial sequencing sacrifices information. Here, the authors present Phylo-Plex, a method for identifying information-rich genomic regi...

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📅 DIGITAL WORKSHOP: Intergenerational #SocialProtection and Governance for Healthy #Ageing in Africa | 23 July This interdisciplinary workshop advances evidence-based dialogue on demography, #SocialPolicy, & Development Studies and generate policy-relevant insights. 👉 t1p.de/htdom #SocSci

Children growing up with perinatally-acquired HIV face hidden long-term health challenges beyond viral suppression — lung disease, cardiovascular risk, neurodevelopment, mental health. How do we address them? 🧵 #HIV #PaediatricHIV #GlobalHealth

New at THRU ZIM 👶🏽💙 A Parent & Baby Room has been established to support researchers with caregiving responsibilities, providing space for childcare, breastfeeding, and milk storage. Supported by @globalhealthedctp3.bsky.social Read more: www.thruzim.org/post/new-at-...

New at THRU-Zim: Parent and Baby Room!

At the end of May, the Parent & Baby Room at the Health Research Unit Zimbabwe was officially opened — a dedicated space located at the office and designed to support working parents. The facility pro...

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🌍 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! This year, @LSHTM's Clinical Trials Distance Learning Programme is featuring the PROMISE trial — investigating STI screening in antenatal care to protect mothers & newborns in Zimbabwe. Read the feature: sway.cloud.microsoft/XR8pEEPSksqE...

Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day 2026

The Clinical Trials Distance Learning Programme at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is celebrating International Clinical Trials Day 2026 on May 20th.

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THRU-Zim & BRTI celebrated 19 outstanding Early Career Researchers on 8 May in Harare — 11 PhDs and 8 Master's graduates who are shaping the future of public health in Zimbabwe and across Africa. 🌍 #BRTI #THRUZim #Graduation2026

Let’s talk about dementia. #DemTalk launches this Thursday, 7 May—and continues every Thursday this May on starfm.co.zw (4:30–5:00 AM). Tune in as Miss Donnaspeaks with Celia Gregson & Maureen Tshuma on understanding, myths, and care. #DementiaAwareness #THRUZIM

Applications are OPEN for the 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽! A unique opportunity to build clinical research capacity in sub-Saharan Africa through: • Academic training (MSc via LSHTM) • Hands-on research experience • Industry exposure 🗓 Deadline: 29 May 2026 🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

Our academics and PhD students delivered a machine learning for healthcare course in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, in partnership with @imperialinfect.bsky.social and @thruzim.bsky.social The programme was focused on building practical #AI skills for local healthcare contexts. 👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...

Machine Learning for Health Zimbabwe 2026

The collaborative initiative is illustrative of the convergence science taking place at Imperial, bringing cross-departmental expertise together to t...

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The 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 has officially launched in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 RESTORE strengthens TB care through integrated, person-centred support — including nutrition, diabetes screening, mental health services & peer support. ➡️ Read more: www.thruzim.org/post/restore...

RESTORE project launched in Zimbabwe

THRU ZIM has officially launched the RESTORE project following a three-day investigator meeting that convened partners, frontline health care workers, community representatives and key stakeholders.RE...

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Join the team at the BRTI ZIMBABWE supporting important cardiovascular and infectious disease research. Assistant Coordinator (1) Research Nurse (1) Research Assistants (2) Radiographer (1) Apply via the advert 👇 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

MULTIPLE ROLES AT BRTI | The Health Research Unit Zimbabwe

The Biomedical Research and Training Institute is recruiting for several research positions to support the Cardiac TB and CHART studies. Open roles: • Assistant Coordinator (x1) • Research Nurse (x1...

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The 𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝟮 is out, highlighting research growth, regional training, and fellows’ achievements across Southern Africa. 🔗 Read more: www.sofarafrica.org/post/sofar-r... @tropeninstitut.bsky.social @zambartresearch.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social

SOFAR releases Newsletter Issue 2 highlighting research growth across Southern Africa

The Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) has released the second issue of its newsletter, showcasing key milestones, achievements, and collaborations across its growing regional network.T...

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“𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯?” Filmed in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 and The Gambia 🇬🇲, 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹—a film from the Koshesai study—challenges ageism and reframes ageing as wisdom, contribution, and becoming. 🎥 youtu.be/ynl9r6XAME4

Ageing Well Film

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𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 convened to review trial progress, discuss findings from embedded sub‑studies, and strengthen cross-consortium collaboration. 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 participants enrolled in under 2 months toward the target of 𝟭𝟭,𝟳𝟴𝟬. Read more :⤵️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Fabulous meeting in Zimbabwe @thruzim.bsky.social for PROMISE Trial Investigating STI screening in 12,000 women in antenatal care thruzim.org/hiv-srh-1/promise Great team across clinical, stats, economics, social science, genomics & basic science to allow us to tackle a wide range of questions

Massive thanks to our friends @zambartresearch.bsky.social for hosting the first 𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 in Zambia. Such an inspiring 2 days of learning, mentorship, and connection. Check out the highlights here ⤵️ www.sofarafrica.org/post/sofar-h...

SOFAR hosts Inaugural Annual Meeting in Zambia

The Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) held its inaugural Annual Meeting from 6–7 November 2025 at the scenic Chaminuka Nature Reserve near Lusaka, Zambia. The two-day event brought tog...

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The #SOFARAnnualConference kicks off in Lusaka 🇿🇲 Fellows, supervisors, and partners from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Zambia come together to share ideas, spark innovation, and strengthen research capacity across Africa. #SOFAR #AfricaResearch #ResearchForImpact

How healthy is our planet — and what does that mean for our own wellbeing? On #𝗢𝗻𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗗𝗮𝘆, Dr. Cliff Zinyemba explores the vital links between planetary health and human health — and the practical actions that protect both. Read the full article www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-pl... #PlanetaryHealth

How Planetary Health Shapes Human Wellbeing: A One Health Perspective

Written by Dr Cliff Zinyemba PhD As part of the THRU-ZIM Wellbeing Programme, this quarter focuses on the critical relationship between planetary health and human wellbeing. The @World Health Organiza...

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𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮. The Community BP Group Study in Zimbabwe uses peer support to improve awareness & control—simple, scalable, life-saving. Watch how communities are taking charge: youtu.be/zVJoDFurBIU?...

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Healthcare professionals in Zimbabwe — we’d love your input! Share your experiences with menopause care to help shape better support and services for women. Take our 10-minute confidential survey: forms.office.com/e/SyCQEn9Y2i #TAMIRAMenopause #WomensHealth #MenopauseZw

HUGE NEWS! 𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 Denise Michela Milice has officially started her PhD @lshtm.bsky.social Her vital research focuses on improving TB & diabetes care in Mozambique. Looking forward to her impact www.sofarafrica.org/post/denice-... @zambartresearch.bsky.social

Denice begins PhD to improve TB and diabetes care in Mozambique

We are delighted to share that Denise Michela Milice  a Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) fellow with Instituto Nacional de Saúde (INS) in Mozambique, has begun PhD studies in Public ...

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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘄: PhD supervisor training for Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) led by Prof. Liezel Frick & Dr @nompilo.bsky.social (StellenboschUni). The 2-day program will strengthen supervision, research capacity & doctoral success. @kkranzer.bsky.social @zambartresearch.bsky.social

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲) 1️⃣ 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 – 𝗡𝗲𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 🗓️ Deadline: 14 Sept 2025 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 2️⃣ 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 / 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 – 𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 🗓️ Deadline: 13 Sept 2025 forms.gle/19mAPPEh8cEJ... #Hiring #Research #GlobalHealth #Zimbabwe

How can a simple device change STI care for women? Early results from GIFT Study were shared at the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress. SOFAR Fellow Jayjay Karumazondo presented findings from Zimbabwe & South Africa. Read more www.sofarafrica.org/post/early-r...

Early results from the GIFT device presented at STI & HIV 2025

Southern Africa Research Capacity Network (SOFAR) fellow JayJay Karumazondo represented the GIFT study team at the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress in Montreal, Canada, where he shared insights on innova...

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗕 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀? Early findings from the SIMBA study in Zimbabwe reveal hidden impacts that go beyond the lungs. See more on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/the-he... #TB #GlobalHealth #Research #SIMBA

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗕 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀? Early findings from the 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 are beginning to answer this question. By following 75 people with TB in Zimbabwe, the study is un...

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𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! Catch up on study updates, team highlights, events, and more from across the THRU ZIM platform. 📩 Read it here: www.thruzim.org/_files/ugd/b... #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 www.thruzim.org/post/simba-s...

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...

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