AIDS Levy Raises US$60m in 2025 but Leaves US$140m HIV Funding Gap
Kuda Pembere Amid reduced donor funding and increased calls for domestic resource mobilisation, Zimbabwe’s AIDS levy generated about US$60 million in 2025. Speaking to HealthTimes, National AIDS Council chief executive officer Dr Bernard Madzima said the amount was far below the estimated annual requirement of US$200 million. The Zimbabwe National AIDS Levy is a statutory
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Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods Use Tobacco Industry Tactics to Drive Overconsumption
Michael Gwarisa As governments intensify efforts to address rising chronic disease rates, a new study published in The Milbank Quarterly argues that ultra-processed food manufacturers are using strategies long associated with the tobacco industry to drive overconsumption and dependency. The article examines how the design, marketing, and distribution of ultra-processed foods, commonly known as UPFs,
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Lenacapavir Doses Now In Zimbabwe, But Experts Urge Caution
Michael Gwarisa As Zimbabwe takes delivery of its first doses of Lenacapavir, the new long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, public health experts are urging citizens to understand that this is not a replacement for existing prevention methods, but rather a powerful addition to the country’s combination prevention approach. The announcement came during a Continuing Medical
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