Medical aid sector urges swift regulatory law
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a dedicated statutory body to regulate medical aid societies, address weak regulatory frameworks and enhance protection for beneficiaries.
By Vanessa Gonye
1h ago
Challenging mental health stigma on the modern campus
Despite the increasing rates of mental health issues among young people, one of the most important factors hindering university students from seeking help and support is stigma.
By Itayi Washe
2h ago
MPs pledge to strengthen maternal health
LEGISLATORS from 11 African countries have pledged to strengthen investment in maternal and newborn health, committing to push for increased domestic funding, improved access to life-saving
By Lesley Kufandada
Mar. 30, 2026
Emakhandeni records alarming teenage pregnancy rate
THE Emakhandeni Health District in Bulawayo has the highest number of teenage pregnancies in the city, it has emerged.
By Patricia Sibanda
Mar. 28, 2026
Rivers of human waste open new, scary frontiers in Harare: How Kuwadzana residents are forced to co-exist with their own excreta
This is their everyday life.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 27, 2026
Govt, nurses must find common ground — before patients pay the price
The human resource remains the most valuable asset in any organisation and this is even more pronounced in healthcare.
By Johannes Marisa
Mar. 27, 2026
Kathumba seeks to close health knowledge gaps
Kathumba said there was need to weave health literacy into existing institutions (schools, churches, workplaces), which takes time and strategic partnerships.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 27, 2026
Cimas, UK charity provide dental care to over 1 100 in Matabeleland
Cimas chief executive officer Vulindlela Ndlovu said oral health was a critical part of primary healthcare.
By Margaret Lubinda
Mar. 26, 2026
Zim records drop in TB cases
ZIMBABWE has recorded a significant reduction in tuberculosis (TB) incidence, declining from more than 242 cases per 100 000 people in 2015 to about 203 per 100 000 in 2024, an official has said.
By Vanessa Gonye
Mar. 25, 2026
ZiG gamble rattles state contractors ‘Government attempts to fix old problem, risks new side effects’
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Mar. 27, 2026
Rivers of human waste open new, scary frontiers in Harare: How Kuwadzana residents are forced to co-exist with their own excreta
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Mar. 27, 2026
