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
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Zim probes fish-based strategy to fight malaria
By Obert Siamilandu and Vanessa Gonye
Nov. 12, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
Poverty hinders health seeking behaviour
Makochekanwa said medical services in Zimbabwe are extremely expensive compared to other countries.
By Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 6, 2024
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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 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
Midwives celebrated for saving lives
Swedish ambassador to Zimbabwe Per Lingarde said midwives were unsung heroes.
By Vanessa Gonye
May. 24, 2024
Zim records renewed surge in malaria deaths
The ministry said it was undertaking several initiatives which included indoor residual spraying to prevent more deaths.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
May. 10, 2024
Funding boost of $36.5m will help eliminate blinding disease in Africa
Trachoma begins as a bacterial infection, with symptoms similar to conjunctivitis.
By admin
May. 4, 2024
Invest in health, govt told
In its health and education situation report, Zimcodd said Zimbabwe’s healthcare system was plagued by inadequate finance, corruption, biased spending and lack of community involvement.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Apr. 25, 2024
Govt courts partners on health projects
He called for the designing of tailored and targeted health programmes that address the economic, social, political and environmental injustice that impact people’s health and rights.
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 25, 2024
All you need to know about whooping cough as fatal outbreaks rise
The infection, whose scientific name is pertussis, is difficult to detect early and can be fatal, especially in children and babies.
By Times Of India
Apr. 11, 2024
Late presentation of childhood cancer derails cancer fight
The World Health Organisation set a target of 60% coverage of childhood cancers by the year 2030 and Zimbabwe is still lagging at 20%.
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 9, 2024
Chitungwiza contains cholera
Chitungwiza was recording over 130 cases weekly cases as the disease wrecked havoc.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Apr. 5, 2024
Fresh cholera fears loom
A number of officials interviewed by NewsDay yesterday said they contained the deadly diarrhoeal disease through strengthened surveillance systems
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 2, 2024
