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Cimas calls for kidney health prioritisation

The appeal comes as Zimbabwe is grappling with a growing burden of kidney disease, with approximately 1 000 cases of kidney failure recorded annually.

By OPHAR MAVURI Mar. 13, 2025

Cimas calls for kidney health prioritisation

Health crisis looms at DZ housing project

By TAKUDZWA MUNEMO Mar. 3, 2025

Trump's funding freeze triggers worry, Democrats says hits Medicaid program

By Reuters Jan. 28, 2025

Polio vaccination schedule revised

This was revealed in a letter addressed to provincial medical directors recently by Health and Child Care secretary Aspect Maunganidze.

By Patricia Sibanda Jan. 20, 2025

Teen pregnancy, child marriage: Over 140 schoolgirls drop out in Manicaland

The stakeholders called for enactment of policies that foster equal access to resources, support for victims, and comprehensive training for staff and students to combat violence.

By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Dec. 12, 2024

Teen pregnancy, child marriage: Over 140 schoolgirls drop out in Manicaland

Medical travel: Here's what you need to know (Part 2)

Medical travel is a form of tourism or more specifically medical tourism.

By ANGEL NATE Dec. 10, 2024

Medical travel: Here's what you need to know (Part 2)

Number of trained plastic, reconstructive surgeons increases

He said this during a College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) graduation ceremony held in Harare on Wednesday.

By Vanessa Gonye Dec. 6, 2024

Number of trained plastic, reconstructive surgeons increases

Modernize clinical laboratory practice for future generations: Former health minister Moyo

Up to 70 percent of physician decisions regarding patient diagnosis and therapy are based on laboratory test results.

By Staff Reporter Nov. 25, 2024

Modernize clinical laboratory practice for future generations: Former health minister Moyo

Underfunding crippling health sector: Minister

Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora said this at a High Level National Health Financing Dialogue in Harare on Thursday.

By Praise Nyamadzawo Nov. 23, 2024

Underfunding crippling health sector: Minister

Cholera scare as cases top 70 in Kariba

Health and Child Care deputy minister Sleiman Kwidini recently said the government was making efforts to contain cholera in Kariba, adding that it sent provincial

By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 19, 2024

Zim probes fish-based strategy to fight malaria

Davis said the United States, through the President's Malaria Initiative, shared Sadc’s vision of a malaria-free region.

By Obert Siamilandu and Vanessa Gonye Nov. 12, 2024

Zim probes fish-based strategy to fight malaria

Old Mutual partners with The Eye Institute For Community Eye Care Initiative

This strategic collaboration is set to elevate eye care services for various community members, including pensioners.

By Staff Reporter Oct. 25, 2024

Old Mutual partners with The Eye Institute For Community Eye Care Initiative

Health insurance key to curbing maternal deaths

Insurance expert Sly Mudekunye said income inequality stood as one of the most significant barriers to women’s insurance uptake.

By Nhau Mangirazi Oct. 3, 2024

Health insurance key to curbing maternal deaths

Resource constraints hamstring HIV intervention programmes in Muzarabani

Zimbabwe has made progress in responding to the HIV pandemic over the years.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Sep. 21, 2024

Resource constraints hamstring HIV intervention programmes in Muzarabani

Youths collaborate towards accessible reproductive healthcare

The International Safe abortion Day is an annual day of action commemorated annually on September 28 in support of the right to safe abortion.

By Richard Farekaye Sep. 21, 2024

Youths collaborate towards accessible reproductive healthcare

A scar that never heals: Mothers relive the lasting impact of Caesarean section

Ruvimbo Motsi (23), an expecting mother, sat on the edge of a hospital bed after more than 15 hours in “labour”.

By Problem Masau Sep. 17, 2024

A scar that never heals: Mothers relive the lasting impact of Caesarean section

Worry as elephantiasis outbreak hits Zim

Elephantiasis is a parasitic disease that affects the lymph nodes and lymph vessels and is spread by infectious mosquitoes.

By Nhau Mangirazi Sep. 14, 2024

Worry as elephantiasis outbreak hits Zim

Shot in the arm for Masvingo healthcare system

Kwidini made these remarks at the commissioning of the state-of-the-art National Pharmaceuticals (NatPharm) warehouse in Masvingo yesterday.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Sep. 6, 2024

Shot in the arm for Masvingo healthcare system

Poverty hinders health seeking behaviour

Makochekanwa said medical services in Zimbabwe are extremely expensive compared to other countries.

By Vanessa Gonye Sep. 6, 2024

Poverty hinders health seeking behaviour

WHO Europe laments declining rates of condom use among sexually active teens worldwide

Among other findings, teens from poorer, or “low-affluence,” families, were more likely to have reported not using a condom

By AP Aug. 31, 2024

WHO Europe laments declining rates of condom use among sexually active teens worldwide

Zim on edge over monkeypox outbreak

To date, 17 541 Mpox cases have been reported, with 2 822 having been confirmed, while 14 719 are suspected cases.

By Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 13, 2024

‘Advanced technological knowledge key to healthcare safety’

A highlight of the event was the peer review inspection conducted by USNRC experts alongside regulatory body inspectors and licensees from various radiotherapy centres.

By Online Reporter Aug. 9, 2024

‘Advanced technological knowledge key to healthcare safety’

‘Fund and sustain community-led HIV responses to end Aids’

CeSHHAR is situated behind a busy truck stop in the town, where hundreds of trucks pass through each day carrying goods to and from neighbouring countries.

By Vanessa Gonye Aug. 3, 2024

‘Fund and sustain community-led HIV responses to end Aids’

Harare records 1 300 influenza cases

In a statement, Harare epidemiology and disease control officer Michael Vere said more than 70% of the cases were from high-density suburbs.

By Vanessa Gonye Jul. 2, 2024

A woman’s journey fighting HIV stigma

Unlike many people living with HIV, Chinembiri, through the courses and support group experiences, managed to gather the courage to disclose her status.

By Vanessa Gonye Jun. 22, 2024

E-learning platform for midwives launched

The e-learning platform for midwives is the first of its kind in Zimbabwe.

By Vanessa Gonye Jun. 21, 2024

E-learning platform for midwives launched

Drug user data vital to Zim’s Aids strategic plan: ZCLDN

He said people who used and injected drugs were at risk of being left out and marginalised.

By Vanessa Gonye Jun. 19, 2024

Drug user data vital to Zim’s Aids strategic plan: ZCLDN

Cervical cancer: Zim’s latest silent killer

The medical facilities across the country were overwhelmed and failing to contain the influx of COVID-19 patients, relatives say.

By Vanessa Gonye Jun. 8, 2024

Cervical cancer: Zim’s latest silent killer

Health ministry, apostolic sects in fight to reduce maternal deaths

Apostolic sects have been known to shun clinics and hospitals due to religious beliefs.

By Vanessa Gonye Jun. 5, 2024

Health ministry, apostolic sects in fight to reduce maternal deaths

Health start-up enhances diagnostic care for patients

Speaking to NewsDay, Health ATM head of technology and innovation Nyasha Cecil Nyamupaguma said the intervention was a great tool for diagnostic care.

By Vanessa Gonye May. 28, 2024