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Senate Postpones Debate on Medical Services Amendment Bill

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere With debate on Clause 11 of the Medical Services Amendment Bill, which deals with termination of pregnancy or abortion as well as other issues, expected to top the Senate’s business this year, the Upper House on Tuesday skipped the Bill’s debate. The debate was deferred due to the absence of the Health

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Rushinga Identified as Source of Zimbabwe’s Latest Cholera Cases

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Health authorities have confirmed that Zimbabwe’s latest cholera cases remain confined to Rushinga, a town bordering Mozambique in Mashonaland Central province. The confirmation comes amid heightened public attention, given Zimbabwe’s history of cholera outbreaks, particularly in high-density suburbs in Harare and smaller towns such as Chegutu, which have previously been affected. Last

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REPRODUCTIVE Safe Abortion

Clause 11 Debate Puts Zimbabwe’s Abortion Laws in the Spotlight

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Today, the Senate is set to debate amendments to the Medical Services Amendment Bill, a move aimed at aligning the principal Act with Section 76 of Zimbabwe’s Constitution, which guarantees access to emergency medical treatment. Among the proposed amendments, Clause 11 has emerged as the most contested provision, attracting attention from civil

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Africa Climate & Health

IAEA and OCP Group Join Forces to Strengthen Global Food Security

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group have announced a five-year strategic partnership to drive scientific innovation for sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems. As part of the Atoms4Food Initiative, the partnership will launch a coordinated research project (CRP) using nuclear and isotopic techniques to improve fertilizer efficiency, boost crop

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