5 000 targeted in Kariba cholera vaccination
One person has died while the Health and Child Care ministry indicated that there were 97 suspected cholera cases as of yesterday.
By Obert Siamilandu and Nunurai Jena
Nov. 26, 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
Malnutrition creeps into urban areas
Health and Child Care ministry Mutare district nutritionist Bridget Buzuzi said there were programmes underway to curb malnutrition.
By Clayton Masekesa
Jul. 8, 2024
Govt must subsidise blood supply
There are several sin taxes in Zimbabwe and we urge Treasury to timely disburse funds to the health sector if blood supply is to be constant.
By Newsday
Jun. 17, 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
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
Malaria cases drop in Mat South
Malaria remains a serious public health problem, with more than five million people at risk of contracting the disease annually in Zimbabwe.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 29, 2024
HealthTalk: Ensure accountability in nurse training recruitment
Those without Mathematics should not be discouraged from applying as they have equal opportunities to be selected for training.
By Johannes Marisa
Apr. 14, 2024
Nurse training: Time to weed out corruption on recruitment
It is time to stem corruption. The recruitment and selection of student nurses should be fair!
By Johannes Marisa
Apr. 11, 2024
