Michael Gwarisa The advent of social media has brought with it numerous opportunities, mostly for young and middle-aged people across the globe. Unlike in previous decades when employment meant sitting behind a desk or sweating it out at a construction site or manufacturing firm, today all one needs is a

Michael Gwarisa In a bid to avert public health challenges in the wake of La Niña–related flooding in Zimbabwe, FACT Zimbabwe and Tearfund Zimbabwe have launched a 45-day Anticipatory Action Intervention under the Start Network’s Start Fund mechanism. The program aims to protect high-risk communities in Bikita, Chiredzi, and Zaka

Michael Gwarisa Following the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) proposal to extend the definition of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) to include liver and blood diseases, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has expressed its support for the decision. The diseases proposed for inclusion in the NCD definition include steatotic liver diseases,

Kuda Pembere All eyes are on the Zimbabwean Senate as it prepares to resume parliamentary business on February 10, with the Medical Services Amendment Bill set to be the first item on the agenda this year. The Bill is scheduled for its Second Reading.During the Second Reading stage, the responsible

Michael Gwarisa The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, with one reported death and five confirmed cases so far. The announcement was made during the Africa CDC weekly virtual press briefing by Professor Yap Boum, Deputy Incident Manager at the

Michael Gwarisa The annual All Stakeholders Conference on Health hosted by the Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) will, for the first time, be held outside the country, with Johannesburg, South Africa, confirmed as the host city for the 2026 edition.   Traditionally staged at the Elephant Hills Hotel

Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has delayed the rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable PrEP drug for HIV prevention, as the Ministry of Health awaits ministerial approval to announce official launch dates. The delay has sparked questions from communities and advocates eager to access the new HIV prevention option. Speaking to HealthTimes,

Michael Gwarisa In a move expected to reshape the regional HIV response, South Africa has become the second country in sub-Saharan Africa after Zimbabwe to launch trials of a locally developed HIV vaccine. The vaccine trials, which were first launched in Zimbabwe in August 2025, will be conducted at three

Joseph Magero Due to declining smoking rates, Sweden has the lowest mortality from all cancers among men in the EU and an overall cancer incidence that is 41% lower than the EU average, offering a stark contrast to Africa. Across Africa, smoking-related diseases continue to place a heavy burden on

Kuda Pembere The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has used World Cancer Day to raise fresh concerns over the management of Zimbabwe’s Sugar Tax, calling for urgent ring-fencing to protect funding for cancer treatment. Zimbabwe introduced the Sugar Tax to help finance cancer treatment. Last month, Health and Child

Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe made significant gains in its HIV response under the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan IV (ZNASP IV 2021–2025), including achieving the 95-95-95 targets for adults and reducing new infections and AIDS-related deaths, but persistent inequalities across age, sex, geography and population groups continue to undermine progress.

Kuda Pembere The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has raised alarm over the spread of explicit digital content on social media platforms, warning that creators whose material is accessible in Zimbabwe remain subject to national broadcasting and censorship laws. In a press statement, the Authority said it was acting after

Kuda Pembere Amid reduced donor funding and increased calls for domestic resource mobilisation, Zimbabwe’s AIDS levy generated about US$60 million in 2025. Speaking to HealthTimes, National AIDS Council chief executive officer Dr Bernard Madzima said the amount was far below the estimated annual requirement of US$200 million. The Zimbabwe National

Michael Gwarisa As governments intensify efforts to address rising chronic disease rates, a new study published in The Milbank Quarterly argues that ultra-processed food manufacturers are using strategies long associated with the tobacco industry to drive overconsumption and dependency. The article examines how the design, marketing, and distribution of ultra-processed

Michael Gwarisa As Zimbabwe takes delivery of its first doses of Lenacapavir, the new long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, public health experts are urging citizens to understand that this is not a replacement for existing prevention methods, but rather a powerful addition to the country’s combination prevention approach. The announcement

Michael Gwarisa Southern African countries are being urged to strengthen cross-border cooperation as the region faces growing cholera threats. Fragile health systems, combined with recurrent natural disasters such as cyclones and floods, are exposing communities to heightened vulnerabilities, making coordinated action more critical than ever. Speaking during the weekly Africa

Michael Gwarisa Incentives provided by Redan Petroleum to support Zimbabwe’s national blood bank, the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ), have resulted in increased blood collection output and improved yields across the country. The NBSZ launched a nationwide blood collection campaign in partnership with Redan earlier this year to replenish blood

Michael Gwarisa In a bid to prevent and manage Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and other chronic conditions, the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) has launched its first Premier Lifestyle Wellness Week across clinics nationwide. The initiative marks the beginning of a series of wellness-focused programs planned throughout the year, forming

Kuda Pembere The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued an urgent public alert following the detection of unauthorised Goserelin Acetate (Zoladex) 10.8mg injections circulating on the local market through illegal supply channels. In a circular dated January 27, 2026, MCAZ Director General Richard Rukwata said the product was

Kuda Pembere Children and adolescents living with HIV in Zimbabwe who are being treated with dolutegravir are unlikely to experience excessive weight gain or unhealthy fat build-up, a major international study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. The findings come from the ODYSSEY trial, a large, long-term randomised