U.S. Embassy Warns Against Using Pregnancy to Secure U.S. Visas Through Birth Citizenship
By HealthTimes Breifs  The U.S. Embassy has issued a stern warning to visa applicants, cautioning against using travel visas primarily to give birth in the United States for the purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for their child. In a message shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the embassy stated that consular officers would
Read MoreThe Hidden Health Toll of Urban Heat: Africa’s Concrete Jungles and the Rise of Climate-Sensitive Diseases
By Michael Gwarisa Africa is battling a number of adverse climatic catastrophes, and over the past five years, climate change is no longer a distant threat across the continent. In African cities, it has become an everyday reality, intensifying urban heat and deepening public health risks. Rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and shrinking green spaces are
Read MoreZimbabwe Among Countries Where Women Still Locked Out of Public Health Leadership
By Kuda Pembere A new regional report has flagged Zimbabwe as one of the countries where women remain largely excluded from senior leadership positions in the public health sector, despite national commitments to gender equality. The Stakeholder Analysis Report released by WomenLift Health examines ten Southern African countries, including Zimbabwe, revealing that while gender equity
Read MoreEMF Medical Aid Society Reinforces Commitment to Quality Healthcare with Digital Innovation and Expanded Wellness Benefits
By Michael Gwarisa EMF Medical Aid Society has reaffirmed its dedication to delivering accessible, innovative, and member-centric healthcare at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Society unveiled a forward-thinking strategy designed to meet the evolving health needs of Zimbabweans. Against the backdrop of a turbulent economic climate in 2024, EMF showcased resilience and innovation in
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The Hidden Health Toll of Urban Heat: Africa’s Concrete Jungles and the Rise of Climate-Sensitive Diseases
By Michael Gwarisa Africa is battling a number of adverse climatic catastrophes, and over the past five years, climate change is no longer a distant threat across the continent. In African cities, it has become an everyday reality, intensifying urban heat and deepening public health risks. Rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and shrinking green spaces are combining
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