Vaccination - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Vaccination

Govt braces for livestock disease outbreaks

He emphasised the importance of vaccination against prevalent diseases, particularly lamb skin disease and other vector-borne illnesses linked to tsetse flies.

By Ruvimbo Mukubwa Jan. 9, 2025

Govt braces for livestock disease outbreaks

Monkeypox: Vaccination remains key

It is undeniable that vaccination remains key if we are to contain outbreaks, the same success achieved against smallpox in 1980.

By Johannes Marisa Sep. 1, 2024

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

Govt launches 2nd polio blitz

The vaccination campaign is being conducted in close collaboration with the Primary and Secondary Education ministry with a target to vaccinate

By Vanessa Gonye Mar. 20, 2024

Byo launches second polio blitz

The nationwide campaign, targeting all children under 10 years, sought to interrupt virus transmission and prevent further outbreaks.

By Innocent Magondo Mar. 18, 2024

Zim surpasses 4 million target during polio vaccination using the novel oral polio vaccine type

WHO has played a crucial role in supporting Zimbabwe's response to the recent polio outbreak, including conducting the nationwide vaccination campaign.

By Amh Voices Mar. 15, 2024

Zim surpasses 4 million target during polio vaccination using the novel oral polio vaccine type

Editorial Comment: Cholera vaccination welcome but…

One dose of vaccine protects against cholera infections for a period of at least six months.

By Newsday Jan. 31, 2024

Editorial Comment: Cholera vaccination welcome but…

Cholera vaccination targets 2,3m

The campaign comes at a time when Zimbabwe is battling a cholera outbreak that has been in existence for close to a year.

By Vanessa Gonye Jan. 30, 2024

Cholera vaccination blitz on the cards

In Harare, where supplies of drinking water and sanitation facilities are erratic and infrastructure has collapsed due to years of neglect, cholera is now endemic.

By Brent Shamu Dec. 24, 2023