UNAIDS Welcomes Landmark US–Kenya Health Pact to Accelerate Fight Against AIDS
UNAIDS has welcomed the signing of a landmark five-year Health Framework for Cooperation between the United States Government and the Government of Kenya, describing it as a major boost to global efforts to end AIDS and strengthen health systems. The agreement was signed in Washington DC on 4 December 2025 by US Secretary of State
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Shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk, slow progression
Over the last few years, research has been published showing a potential link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk for dementia. For instance, a study published in February 2024 reported that after analyzing past research, the herpes zoster — the medical term for shingles — vaccine was correlated with a reduced dementia risk. Additionally, research published in April 2025Trusted Source found that
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Women’s Groups Demand Independent Oversight as Digital Violence Surges
By Health Times Correspondent Women’s rights groups have urged the government to establish independent commissions to monitor and evaluate the implementation of gender policies amid a rise in gender-based violence (GBV) cases. The country recently joined the global campaign for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which emphasizes preventing violence against women and
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Sweden Closes Embassy In Zimbabwe
By Staff Reporter The Government of Sweden has announced that it has decided to phase out its bilateral development cooperation strategy with Zimbabwe in an orderly and responsible manner by 31 August 2026. In a statement released on its official social media platforms, the Swedish government said the decision was taken within a broader context
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China’s move to tax condoms to boost births a non-starter
TibetanReview.net, Dec04’25) – Running out of viable options to address its demographic crisis, China has decided to impose a 13% Value-Added Tax (VAT) on condoms and other contraceptive products only to be asked, “If you can’t afford a taxed contraceptive, can you afford to raise a child?” Fighting a so far losing battle to halt
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Zimbabwe Pledges Millions for Contraceptives as Health Sector Faces Funding Gaps
By Kuda Pembere When donor funding for Zimbabwe’s contraceptive commodities fell sharply over the past two years, the country found itself at a crossroads. For decades, external partners had bankrolled most contraceptive procurement, insulating the national family planning programme from the fiscal shocks that frequently affect the health sector. That cushion is now gone. Against this
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Philip Morris International takes ZYN to Formula 1 in Ferrari partnership
By Munyaradzi Blessing Doma Leading international consumer goods company, Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced that its leading nicotine pouch brand, ZYN, will feature on Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 car liveries at select races across upcoming seasons. This will be an expanded partnership between PMI and Scuderia Ferrari HP, as well as with Ferrari
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