Kwidini Hails Milestone as Parents No Longer Need to Fly Abroad for Heart Surgeries
By Rukudzo Gota and Kuda Pembere The high cost of open heart surgeries for children has long placed a heavy burden on Zimbabwean families. However, local collaboration on these procedures is now easing the pressure on parents and guardians who would otherwise be expected to fork out between US$15 000to US$20 000 for treatment in
Read MoreHigh Pregnancy Rates Among HIV-Positive Teens in Zimbabwe and Zambia Reveal Critical Care Gaps
By Staff Reporter A landmark study in Zimbabwe and Zambia has uncovered alarming pregnancy rates among adolescents living with HIV since birth, exposing urgent gaps in healthcare and social support systems. The research, conducted with 842 adolescents aged 11-19, found that pregnancy incidence reached 6.8 per 100 person-years among those aged 15 and older –
Read MoreOne Visit, One Test, Three Results: The Triple Elimination Test Steps Up Global MTCT Fight
By Shamiso Yikoniko in Kigali, Rwanda A groundbreaking diagnostic tool recently prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO) is set to revolutionize efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of three major infections: HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. Dubbed the “Triple Elimination Test,” the innovative tool adopts a ‘one visit, one test, three results’ approach, allowing
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