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The Health Research Unit Zimbabwe (THRU ZIM) conducts research aimed at improving health and wellbeing across the life-course.

Harare, Zimbabwe
Joined June 2019
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📢We now identify as THRU ZIM!🥳. ‘The Health Research Unit Zimbabwe’ – to learn more about our vision, mission and internal aspects of our unit, visit: New twitter handle is @ThruZim and not @Zlshtm. 📢Spread the word!. 💫New logo👇👇
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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: @EDCTP3 @LSHTM @LMU_Muenchen @instituto_ins.
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RT @art_ofhealth: Have you submitted your artwork yet? 👀🎨. We’re loving the pieces coming in , don’t miss your chance to have your health-i….
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RT @EraseTb: Proud to share our work @EDCTP3 Forum. We developed 2 risk scores to predict M. tuberculosis infection among household contac….
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We are so proud of Prof @rashida_abbferr.
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'Giving treatment and keeping children and adolescents alive is not our end game. It's ensuring they have optimal lifespan and the best quality of life.'. 🏆 Prof. Rashida Ferrand, winner of the #EDCTP Outstanding Female Scientist #Prize. 🎥
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Proud moment for THRU ZIM!.Our Co-Director, Prof. Katharina Kranzer, received the EDCTP Women Scientific Leadership Prize at @EDCTP3 2025 in Kigali. Watch the moment here 🎥👇.#WeAreTHRUZIM #WomenInScience #GlobalHealth #Leadership.
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RT @UCL_SBB: Could #SocialPrescribing improve the wellbeing of older adults in Harare, Zimbabwe?. Read about a new collaborative project be….
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Huge congratulations to Professor @rashida_abbferr 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!.
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RT @EMarambire: New research alert 🔬 from the EDCTP Forum 2025!.We developed & reviewed risk models to predict Mtb and Tb progression — pav….
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RT @healthtimeszim: AI Revolution in Healthcare: UK and Zimbabwe Unite to Drive Smart Health Systems | HealthTimes .
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RT @rashida_abbferr: @ThruZim presents the human impacts of the US funding cuts. @LSHTM - “ this is not just numbers - it is a human crisis….
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AI-driven predictive analytics, machine learning, & real-time data integration are transforming healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe and Africa. Day 1 of the AI in Health Conference showcased innovations accelerating diagnostics, treatment,& health system efficiency.🎥 @nrtvzimbabwe
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RT @rashida_abbferr: Getting ready to kick-off PROMISE trial in Zimbabwe- the largest trial to date of STI screening to improve pregnancy a….
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RT @AbbotJo: A great start to the AI for Health conference being held at the UZ Innovation Hub #AIforHealth @BRTI_ZIMBABWE Loved being part….
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RT @LSHTM_CGCC: Our recent Symposium & a new research collection shine a light on Africa’s emerging multimorbidity crisis 🔦. Decades of glo….
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Africa bears >90% of the global disease burden but contributes just ~2% to drug discovery. @DrPreciousLunga reminds us: early-stage research unlocks new biology, new targets, and new therapies—the foundation for precision medicine made for us. IP matters.#AfricaResearch
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RT @geemurie: Attending the exciting ‘Artificial Intelligence for Health in Zimbabwe’ workshop at the UZ Innovation Hub, jointly held as a….
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“AI isn’t just a tool — it’s a force multiplier. It helps us make smarter decisions, deliver services more efficiently, and reach those who’ve long been left behind.” — @AbbotJo at the #AIinHealth Conference. #AIforHealth #TechEquity
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Live from the @UniversityOfZim .Kicking off an exciting workshop on #AIforHealth.Workshop objectives:.1️⃣ Inspire Zim researchers to explore AI in health.2️⃣ Demystify AI processes, risks & challenges.3️⃣ Incubate project ideas & grant proposals.4️⃣ Build research networks
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RT @AbbotJo: One more sleep 💤 peeps, see you tomorrow at UZ! #Digital4Devt.
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Excited for the #AIinHealth in Zimbabwe conference kicking off tomorrow! .Looking forward to powerful conversations on how tech is transforming health. Huge thanks to @AbbotJo @UKinZimbabwe @FCDOGovUK @NIHRresearch @imperialcollege @wellcometrust @ucl @UniversityOfZim
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