Scientific Writing with Dr Mgodi

Article by: Caroline Murombedzi, Zengeza Pharmacist of Record25 Nov 2025 Over the past two years, the Zengeza CRS has made significant strides in scientific productivity, contributing several peer-reviewed publications. This success is driven by the commitment of the site’s Scientific Working Group, a dedicated team that, under the leadership of Dr. Nyaradzo Mgodi, has consistently […]

1 year later, Reliving the 30th anniversary celebrations of Sep 2024

Article By: Tinaye Nyanhongo-Moyo30 Sep 2025 The atmosphere was electric; the crowd was swelling slowly as excited work colleagues Community Advisory Board Members and other stakeholders began to arrive at 15 Phillips Avenue for the 3km walk to Veritas Sports Club.  Hit after hit was belted out of the speakers in the music truck that […]

Towards the Elimination of Hepatitis B Infection

Article by: Tendai Mamvura, Zengeza CRS Administrator31 July 2025 Dr Patricia F Mandima (far right), at the inaugural ministerial Tripple Elimination of HIV, HBV & Syphilis in Africa conference held in Kampala, Uganda The Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine received first regulatory approval in 1981, with Zimbabwe initiating infant immunization in 1996 as part of its […]

ICASA 2023

Highlights of an Inaugural Memorial Lecture for the Late Prof James Gita Hakim at ICASA 2023, VIP Lounge at the Rainbow Towers in Harare Zimbabwe on 4th of Dec 2023.  In summary, Prof ZM Chirenje shared that the late Prof. James Hakim was an outstanding African researcher who dedicated his life to clinical & scientific research; […]

Prof ZM Chirenje Awarded

Prof ZM Chirenje was awarded the ZiMA Annual Excellence Award in Research at a ceremony hosted at the ZiMA annual Conference Presidential Dinner at Cresta Lodge Msasa, Harare, on Saturday 30th of Sept 2023.This award was in recognition of his remarkable achievements and exceptional contributions to the Zimbabwe Medical fraternity. The CTRC joins the rest of the country […]

PhD Congratulations – Dr. W. Gurupira

Congratulations Dr W. Gurupira on your hard-earned PhD degree! May this be the steppingstone of your future endeavours! Wilfred who is a past HPTN Scholar, decided not to let the sky be the limit, but started the PhD journey and despite many challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, remained resolute, diligent and has now birthed a […]