The National Health Research and Training Institute Act No. 13 of 2024 continued and renamed TDRC as NHRTI, establishing a broader national role for health research and training.
A national role for health research and training
The institute’s remit connects scientific research with practical learning, laboratory capability and the responsible use of evidence. Collaboration across institutions supports that work.
The institutional foundation
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1975
The TDRC foundation
The institute’s research foundation began with the Tropical Diseases Research Centre.
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1982
A statutory research centre
The TDRC Act No. 31 of 1982 established the centre’s statutory foundation under Zambian government custodianship.
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2024
An expanded mandate
Act No. 13 of 2024 continued and renamed the institution as NHRTI, with a broader role in health research and training.
The scope of our work
Health research
Conduct and support health research that responds to national health needs and contributes evidence for policy and practice.
Research training
Develop health research training and facilities for national, regional and international learning.
National reference laboratory
Support research, diagnostics, innovation and training through reference laboratory capability.
Health research data
Develop the institutional role in secure health research data storage, stewardship and use.
Traditional and indigenous medicine
Generate evidence around traditional, complementary and alternative medicines.
Collaboration and evidence use
Work with research institutions and partners to connect scientific knowledge with health needs.
Building capacity around national needs
Health research training forms part of the wider mandate. NHRTI is developing its training programme and curriculum with partners and prospective learners.
The training pages explain that development and how to make an enquiry about future opportunities.