Julian Buss Sets Record as First Zimbabwean to Achieve 300 Blood Donations
Michael Gwarisa Seventy-four-year-old Julian Buss has made history by becoming the first Zimbabwean to reach 300 lifetime blood donations, setting a national benchmark for voluntary blood donation and inspiring generations to come. Buss achieved this remarkable milestone after nearly five decades of consistent giving, having made his first donation in 1977 at the age of
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Illegal BBL and Breast Enhancement Salons Under Fire in Zimbabwe
Michael Gwarisa The Health Professions Authority (HPA) Zimbabwe has issued a strong public warning regarding the proliferation of illegal facilities offering specialised medical and cosmetic procedures. According to the HPA, some of these procedures include invasive cosmetic treatments and other medical acts that should only be performed by qualified healthcare professionals. In a
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Zimbabwe Hikes Gonorrhoea Antibiotic Dose Amid Rising Resistance Fears
Michael Gwarisa As the world grapples with rising antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhoea, Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has issued revised treatment guidelines. The update recommends a higher dose of the antibiotic ceftriaxone for gonorrhoea, responding to growing global resistance trends. In a circular dated 23 April 2025, signed by Health Permanent Secretary Dr Aspect
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