


At Participatory Research and Innovations Manangement (PRIM) Zambia, we believe sustainable health transformation begins with evidence grounded in local reality. Our integrated suite of services bridges the gap between high-level policy and frontline experience, ensuring that every intervention is shaped by the communities it serves. From conducting participatory research on infectious diseases to leading digital health maturity assessments, we partner with governments, donors, and implementers to build resilient, equitable health systems. Explore some of our core service areas below to see how we turn data into actionable impact across Zambia and the African continent.
Our Practical and Pragmatic Aproach to Research
Our Areas of Specialisation

Participatory Health Research & Community Engagement
We design and implement community-centered research that places frontline health workers, patients, and local leaders at the heart of evidence generation. Using co-creation methodologies, focus group discussions, and participatory action research, we ensure interventions are culturally relevant, ethically sound, and owned by the communities they serve.

Health Systems Strengthening & Policy Analysis
We support ministries, districts, and partners to bridge the gap between policy and practice. Our services include policy reviews, governance assessments, workforce capacity analyses, and implementation research to strengthen service delivery, improve data use, and advance progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Infectious Disease & Program Evaluation Research
We provide rigorous mixed-methods research for HIV/AIDS, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), maternal health, and other priority areas. From cohort studies and discrete choice experiments to program monitoring and impact evaluations, we generate actionable evidence to improve retention, treatment outcomes, and community health interventions.

Digital Health Maturity Assessments & Transformation Support
We conduct comprehensive evaluations of digital health tools and systems using WHO-aligned frameworks. Our services include tool scoring (relevance, usability, integration, data quality, sustainability), maturity modeling, scale-up readiness assessments, and strategic guidance to help governments and partners invest in digital solutions that truly work.

Capacity Building, Training & Innovation Management
We strengthen local research ecosystems through tailored training in research methodology, monitoring & evaluation (MEL), digital data collection, and participatory approaches. We also support partners to design, test, and scale innovative health solutions—ensuring sustainability through knowledge transfer and local ownership.
Us In Numbers

10+
Years of Experience
25+
Clients and Partners
30+
Studies and Evaluations
>80%
Recommendations adopted by clients
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Invest in Evidence. Accelerate Impact
Your donation to PRIM Zambia fuels participatory research across health, education, and social services that puts communities at the center of solutions. From strengthening social protection and improving learning outcomes to assessing digital health tools and combating neglected diseases, every contribution ensures evidence is grounded in local reality and drives sustainable impact across Sub Saharan Africa. Give today—and help build a healthier, better-educated, and more equitable future for all.


















































