Zimbabwe Commemorates International Day of the Midwife with Call for Greater Support
By Kuda Pembere in Chinhoyi Zimbabwe on Wednesday commemorated the 2025 International Day of the Midwife (IDM) with renewed calls to strengthen the capacity of midwives, particularly in times of crisis. Despite limited resources, midwives have played a pivotal role in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. The IDM is traditionally held on May 5 across
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WHO Unveils New Leadership Team Amid Sweeping Structural Reforms and Workforce Reductions
By Michael Gwarisa The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a major overhaul of its leadership and internal structure, reflecting a decisive push to improve cost efficiency and sharpen its focus on core health priorities. Speaking from Geneva, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus laid out the scale of the transformation, which includes deep organizational
Read MoreFrom Perpetrator to Advocate: A Bindura Man’s Journey to Break the Cycle of Gender-Based Violence
By Kuda Pembere recently in Kadoma An often-overlooked consequence of gender-based violence (GBV), is the bitter aftertaste it leaves on future generations—a legacy stained by silence, shame, and isolation. Chadwick Mangwiro* (not his real name), a man rooted in African family values, takes pride in his totem, Shumba—a name held dear by his father, relatives,
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