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Topic : Measles

Why every child deserves a shot: Reclaiming trust in vaccinations
It is easy to judge those who are skeptical, but the truth is more complex.
By Marilyn Mutize Oct. 15, 2025
Why every child deserves a shot: Reclaiming trust in vaccinations

Bulawayo embarks on measles vaccination drive
The City of Bulawayo launched a citywide measles/rubella (MR) vaccination programme targeting children aged between six months and five years.
By Masiyephambili Oct. 15, 2025
Bulawayo embarks on measles vaccination drive

Hurungwe measles, rubella vaccination blitz targets 60K children 
Hurungwe district is targeting to vaccinate approximately 60 000 children for measles and rubella. 
By Nhau Mangirazi Oct. 3, 2025
Hurungwe measles, rubella vaccination blitz targets 60K children 

38 measles cases reported in Zim
The disease re-emerged several weeks ago and according to the Health and Child Care ministry, 15 suspected cases and zero deaths had been reported by April 3 this year.
By Vanessa Gonye Apr. 16, 2025
38 measles cases reported in Zim

Communities resist measles vaccination
Hurungwe District Hospital promotions officer Komberero Gotosa said more wards would be targeted in the vaccination programme.
By Nhau Mangirazi Jun. 4, 2024
Communities resist measles vaccination

Measles, mumps outbreak claims 35 children
The death of 16 children from four families is feared to be a tip of the iceberg compared to hundreds of unrecorded deaths among the apostolic sect members in the district.
By Nhau Mangirazi May. 2, 2024
Measles, mumps outbreak claims 35 children

Zim close to eliminating measles, polio: WHO
In October last year, the country experienced a resurgence in the mediaeval disease which resulted in many deaths and confirmed cases being recorded in several provinces.
By Vanessa Gonye May. 1, 2023
Zim close to eliminating measles, polio: WHO

Feature: Measles forces apostolic members to convert to modern medicine
Zimbabwe is no stranger to measles outbreaks
By Evidence Chenjerai Mar. 20, 2023
Feature: Measles forces apostolic members to convert to modern medicine

2022: An eventful year for health sector
The country also witnessed a reduction in maternal deaths, and introduction of the eye strategy in the wake of increased eye conditions, mainly catalysed by diabetes.
By Vanessa Gonye Dec. 31, 2022
2022: An eventful year for health sector

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