Zambart meets Africa CDC in Lusaka

In March 2025, Zambart leadership met with the Africa CDC Southern Africa Regional Office in Lusaka to discuss collaboration under the SOFAR programme. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties and boost research capacity in the region.

Zambart presented SOFAR, receiving strong interest from Africa CDC, which committed to supporting research capacity and offering internships to SOFAR fellows. Africa CDC also agreed to join the SOFAR Scientific Advisory Board.

The AMPHUES: Scalable technological infrastructure to support genomics-based HIV intervention strategies in Africa  project, funded by the Gates Foundation and focused on novel HIV testing technologies, was highlighted. Africa CDC plans to visit the AMPHUES laboratory in June 2025.

This partnership is a key step in advancing African research leadership and practical health solutions.

Zambart team at Africa CDC office in Zambia