Red Cross Boosts Safe Water Access for Kuwadzana and Dzivarasekwa Communities
By Kuda Pembere Two Harare institutions long plagued by unreliable water access, Rujeko Polyclinic and Kuwadzana 5 Primary School received a critical boost with the installation of solar-powered water schemes expected to significantly reduce service disruptions and the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. With water storage capacities of 20,000 litres each,
Read MoreZimbabwe Faces Malaria Crisis as Suspected Cases Top 112,000
By Rukudzo Gota As Zimbabwe grapples with a staggering rise in malaria cases, health experts are sounding the alarm over nearly 112,000 suspected infections in the first half of 2025, spotlighting the country’s looming public health crisis and the challenges posed by regional outbreaks across southern Africa. Â The alarming statistics, released by the Africa Centres
Read MoreHigher Incomes and Diabetes Linked to Increased Colon Cancer Risk in Zimbabwe
By Kuda Pembere People living in towns with an income of over US$500, as well as those with diabetes, are more prone to developing colon cancer compared to those who eat traditional diets. This was revealed by gastroenterologist Dr. Leolin Katsidzira, who presented findings from a 2019 study during a Men’s Health Awareness Day hosted
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