City of Harare Confirms Widespread Outbreak Across Suburbs
By Kuda Pembere Harare is grappling with a Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, with nearly 600 cases reported across the capital. As of November 20, City of Harare Epidemiologist Dr Michael Vere confirmed 575 cases, most of them concentrated in the Mabvuku-Tafara suburbs. “Yes, indeed, we’ve been recording hand, foot and mouth disease cases
Read MoreHealth Minister Warns AMR Could Reverse Medical Progress
By Kuda Pembere Uncontrolled Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has the potential to reverse decades of medical progress and increase the severity of infections once treatable, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora warned on Thursday. Speaking at the opening of the Zimbabwe Antimicrobial Resistance Scientific Conference, Dr Mombeshora said AMR is more than a public
Read MoreHealth Experts Warn WHO Against Full Tobacco Ban and Call for Balanced Regulation
By Munyaradzi Blessing Doma For decades, global public health experts have agreed on one thing: banning a dangerous substance rarely eliminates its use. It often pushes the trade underground, where governments lose visibility and control. Regulation, however, gives policymakers room to monitor, manage and gradually reduce harm. This tension now sits at the center of
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Inside Binga’s Herbal Sex Boosters: The Man Behind the Popular Guchu Remedy
By Michael Gwarisa Deep in the heart of Binga, in the midst of thick forests and scorching heat, the name Siposami Chuma is synonymous with the word saviour in some circles owing to his mastery of herbs. These are not ordinary herbs but Guchu, a mixture of roots and plants ground together to form a powder
Read More#BREAKING: Mutumwa Paul Mwazha Dies
By Michael Gwarisa Renowned evangelist and leader of the African Apostolic Church (AAC), Archbishop Paul Mwazha, has died at the age of 107. The Church confirmed his passing through its social media platforms. Archbishop Mwazha played a key role in establishing the AAC, a charismatic movement that has drawn followers from around the world. Born
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Health Experts Warn WHO Against Full Tobacco Ban and Call for Balanced Regulation
By Munyaradzi Blessing Doma For decades, global public health experts have agreed on one thing: banning a dangerous substance rarely eliminates its use. It often pushes the trade underground, where governments lose visibility and control. Regulation, however, gives policymakers room to monitor, manage and gradually reduce harm. This tension now sits at the center of a
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