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Zim in top five countries with high maternal mortality rates in SADC

Michael Gwarisa

By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe is among the top five countries in the SADC region with the highest maternal mortality rates (MMR), HealthTimes has learned. According to data from a joint report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank Group, and the

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MCAZ Warns Against Unapproved Advertisement of Medicines

Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has raised alarm over the increasing trend of unapproved medicine advertisements, particularly on social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter). The authority has noted that celebrities and social media influencers are among those promoting these medicines, including herbal and complementary products,

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Road Safety Audits Launch Meeting Highlights Sustainable Mobility Initiatives

Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter A pivotal meeting to launch a Road Safety Audits Training initiative was held on March 27, 2025, at Moto Republik in Harare, Zimbabwe. The initiative aims to enhance road safety and promote sustainable mobility across the country. The event was funded by the FIA Foundation through the FIA Safe & Sustainable Mobility

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