Ghanaian Pharmacist, Dr. Delese Mimi Darko Appointed Director General of the African Medicines Agency
By Michael Gwarisa Dr. Delese Mimi Darko has been appointed as the new Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA), marking a pivotal step toward strengthening health regulation and ensuring access to quality-assured medicines across Africa. With nearly three decades of experience in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, she brings deep expertise and a
Read MoreZimbabwe’s NAC Boosts Lifesaving Kidney Care for People Living with HIV
By Michael Gwarisa In a landmark move, the National AIDS Council (NAC) has stepped in to support Zimbabwe’s growing renal care burden, particularly for People Living with HIV (PLHIV), by funding essential dialysis services at Parirenyatwa Hospital. The intervention comes amid growing concern about the hidden epidemic of kidney failure among people on lifelong antiretroviral
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A 75-Seater Bus of Newborns Crashes Every 12 Hours in Zimbabwe. We Must Hit the Brakes
By Michael Gwarisa Every twelve hours in Zimbabwe, an unimaginable tragedy unfolds. A fully loaded 75-seater bus carrying newborn babies crashes, leaving no survivors. The nation would demand answers, declare emergencies, and mobilize every resource to prevent another disaster. Yet this exact horror plays out in silence daily. According to the 2023-24 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health
Read MoreWCoZ Launches Women with Disabilities Forum
By Michael Gwarisa In a landmark stride toward inclusivity and gender equality, the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has officially launched the Women with Disabilities Forum—a transformative platform aimed at amplifying the voices and rights of women and girls with disabilities across Zimbabwe. Presiding over the launch, WCoZ National Coordinating Committee (NCC) Chairperson, Muchanyara Cynthia
Read MoreA 75-Seater Bus of Newborns Crashes Every 12 Hours in Zimbabwe. We Must Hit the Brakes
By Michael Gwarisa Every twelve hours in Zimbabwe, an unimaginable tragedy unfolds. A fully loaded 75-seater bus carrying newborn babies crashes, leaving no survivors. The nation would demand answers, declare emergencies, and mobilize every resource to prevent another disaster. Yet this exact horror plays out in silence daily. According to the 2023-24 Zimbabwe Demographic and
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