Michael Gwarisa Maternal anaemia is tightening its grip on Zimbabwe, with the latest Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) revealing a sharp and worrying rise over the past decade. In 2015, 27 percent of women of childbearing age (15 to 49) were anaemic. Today, that figure has climbed to 41.8

Michael Gwarisa Malaria experts have raised alarm over an emerging invasive mosquito species capable of thriving in hot, densely populated urban environments, warning that it could complicate already fragile malaria control efforts across Africa, HealthTimes has learnt. The mosquito, known as Anopheles stephensi, originates from Southeast Asia and has, over

Michael Gwarisa The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has appointed four senior advisors, a move aimed at strengthening the organisation’s capacity to respond to public health threats across the continent. The four include Ambassador Troy Fitrell (USA) as Senior Advisor on International Cooperation, Ambassador Pierre Delsaux (Belgium) as

Staff Reporter Zimbabwe joins the world in marking World Health Day today (April 7) under the theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science.” This year’s theme highlights how scientific innovation is transforming healthcare, making advanced solutions more inclusive and accessible. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most striking

Michael Gwarisa The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that Ethiopia will host the 2026 edition of the International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), one of the continent’s premier gatherings for health professionals and policymakers. The fifth CPHIA conference will take place from November 1

Michael Gwarisa The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has urged Zimbabwe to reconsider plans to scrap the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, warning that the move could undermine progress made in advancing gender equality and protecting women’s rights. The call was made following the Commission’s visit to the country as

Michael Gwarisa The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned of a looming malaria crisis, driven by rising costs of polyester, a key raw material used in the production of mosquito nets. Across Africa, where malaria remains endemic, long-lasting insecticidal nets are a primary line of

Michael Gwarisa Data shows up to 20 percent of couples face unexplained infertility, where science has not identified a clear cause, prompting Zimbabwean medical experts to launch a study exploring potential genetic links to infertility. While science has established that factors such as poor sperm quality, low sperm count, uterine

Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is strengthening its public health decision-making by equipping government officials with critical data analysis skills, following the completion of a six-month Data-to-Policy (D2P) training programme led by Vital Strategies. The latest cohort saw 19 participants from the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) and the Ministry

By Kuda Pembere Players in Zimbabwe’s pharmaceutical sector have welcomed Cabinet’s decision to remove and rationalise a range of regulatory fees, describing the move as long overdue and critical for easing the cost of doing business. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday, Information Minister Dr Soda Zhemu said the

By Kuda Pembere Cabinet on Tuesday approved a reduction in the cost of obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing for nurses, lowering the fee from US$300 to a new charge that is yet to be gazetted. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing, Information Minister Soda Zhemu said the move is part

By Enock Musungwini, MPH; MBA The recent article published by the Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe titled “Healthcare funders push back, warn 80% of Private Healthcare funding at risk in IPEC Takeover” raises important and timely concerns about the future of medical aid regulation in Zimbabwe. The sector, valued

Michael Gwarisa In many African contexts, a man is often measured by his virility and his ability to procreate. When this does not happen, the emotional and psychological burden of shame and pressure can be immense and deeply damaging. For 49-year-old Robson Mwenda, who has been married to his wife

By Michael Gwarisa Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has accused pharmaceutical company Gilead of refusing to sell lenacapavir, a long acting injectable used to prevent HIV infection. MSF says the refusal follows multiple requests made over several months, including a formal meeting in which the

By Kuda Pembere The Rotary Club of Msasa, in partnership with Specsavers Zimbabwe, on Monday distributed reading glasses to hundreds of patients at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, in a community outreach programme welcomed by beneficiaries. Speaking to HealthTimes, Specsavers Managing Director and lead optometrist Mwaka Zamchiya said the initiative went

Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector faces uncertainty as health funders warn that proposed regulatory changes could disrupt medical aid societies that finance up to 80 percent of private healthcare. The proposed reforms, contained in the IPEC Amendment Bill, have triggered concern among healthcare funders who warn the move could disrupt

Zimbabwe’s medicines regulator has issued a nationwide alert and ordered the recall of a commonly used antacid, Citro Soda sachets, after contamination concerns raised during a South African inspection, urging patients and pharmacies to act over fears the affected batch may pose harm. In Circular No. 06 of 2026 dated

Staff Reporter In a unique testament to their dedication to health and wellbeing in Shurugwi communities, among other endeavours, Eng Dr. Mncedisi Dube and Amb Professor Smelly Dube, the dynamic duo behind Gweru’s esteemed River Valley Properties, have won prestigious awards in London, United Kingdom. This recognition by the Leaders

Michael Gwarisa Sex workers in Zimbabwe are calling for an end to ongoing harassment and abuse by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, warning that current practices are undermining their safety and rights. In 2025, a Constitutional Court ruling significantly limited how police can enforce laws on soliciting for sex.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-qHry00RwQ&t=252s Michael Gwarisa in Guruve For years, Chifamba High School in Guruve, Mashonaland Central, spent hundreds of dollars on firewood for cooking and daily needs, placing a heavy burden on the school and its learners. “We relied on firewood, and it was a difficult and time-consuming experience,” said Panashe Gomorago,