UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE CLINICAL TRIALS RESEARCH CENTRE
Advancing Health & Well-being of Zimbabweans

About UZ-CTRC
Focused on addressing prevalent health issues
The University of Zimbabwe Clinical Trials Research Centre (UZ-CTRC) was established in 1994 through a partnership with University of California San Fransisco. For the past 30 years we have been at the forefront of pioneering medical research and healthcare initiatives in Zimbabwe.
UZ-CTRC
Focused on addressing prevalent health issues, such as infectious diseases, with a keen interest in HIV, Child, Adolescent and Women’s health, and associated non-communicable diseases. We collaborate closely with government agencies, international research organizations, academic institutions, and local community partners to augment capacity and nurture early career investigators for sustainability.
Vision
To be a leading force in shaping the health policy in Zimbabwe that supports ethical, patient centered clinical research, driving advancements in medical knowledge, treatment acceptability and accessibility, and healthcare outcomes
Mission
To advance the health and well-being of the Zimbabwean population through innovative ethical research, evidence-based interventions, and sustainable healthcare initiatives
Values
Excellence, Equity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Integrity
News & Insight

ICASA 2023
Highlights of an Inaugural Memorial Lecture for the Late Prof James Gita Hakim at ICASA

Prof ZM Chirenje Awarded
Prof ZM Chirenje was awarded the ZiMA Annual Excellence Award in Research at a ceremony hosted at

PhD Congratulations – Dr. W. Gurupira
Congratulations Dr W. Gurupira on your hard-earned PhD degree! May this be the steppingstone of
Acknowledgement of the University of Zimbabwe
We extend our deepest gratitude to the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) for its unwavering support and invaluable partnership in advancing our mission. As a premier institution of higher learning, UZ provides the foundation for academic excellence, innovative research, and community engagement, which form the backbone of our initiatives.
The collaboration and resources provided by UZ empower the UZ-CTRC – University of Zimbabwe – Clinical Trials Research Centre to deliver impactful programs that address critical health challenges and foster groundbreaking research. We are honored to work under the auspices of such a distinguished institution and remain committed to upholding its legacy of excellence.
