Lusaka, Zambia

Principal investigators: Dr. Edford Sinkala and Dr. Michael Vinikoor

Locations: University Teaching Hospital and Kanyama Level 1 Hospital

Description: Both routine care and research cohorts include adults with chronic HBV, with and without HIV coinfection. Activities are often integrated with HIV clinical procedures and infrastructure, such as counselling and testing, pharmacy services, and laboratory tests. The site also serves as a training vehicle for GI/Hep and Infectious diseases training.

Group of seven healthcare professionals standing in a hospital corridor, wearing face masks and medical attire, with some holding medical supplies.
Two healthcare professionals wearing masks and gloves performing a medical ultrasound on a patient lying on a hospital bed.
Three medical professionals in face masks looking at documents on a table in a clinic or hospital room.
Healthcare worker and patient wearing masks in a medical setting with testing supplies on a table, including test devices and gloves, and a standing fan in the background.