About Us
We are a well-established clinical and research group focused on addressing Zambia's key gastroenterological and nutritional health issues.
The Tropical Gastroenterology & Nutrition Group Limited (TROPGAN) is a leading Zambian non-profit research and clinical organization dedicated to improving digestive, liver, and nutritional health in tropical regions. Originating from pioneering research collaborations in the early 1990s, TROPGAN formally incorporated as a non-profit company limited by guarantee in 2005.
With registered offices at 26 Esther Lungu Road, Kamwala South, Lusaka, and a presence at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), TROPGAN combines state-of-the-art clinical trials, community outreach, and capacity building to tackle challenges such as severe acute malnutrition, gastrointestinal cancers, liver diseases, and environmental enteric dysfunction.
Through strong partnerships including Queen Mary University of London, Zvitambo Institute, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation TROPGAN remains at the forefront of innovative research to transform health outcomes for vulnerable populations in Zambia and beyond.
Meet The Team
The Tropical Gastroenterology & Nutrition Group Limited (TROPGAN) is supported by a dedicated team of researchers, clinicians, and administrative professionals who drive our mission to advance tropical gastroenterology and nutrition research and clinical care. Based at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) and St. Augustine Clinic, our team combines expertise in clinical trials, laboratory sciences, and patient care.
