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Each Year, Zimbabwe Loses a Town the Size of Kariba in Under-Five Deaths – UN

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By Michael Gwarisa More than 32,000 children in Zimbabwe die before their fifth birthday every year. The figure, drawn from the latest UN child mortality estimates, places the country among those making the slowest progress in reducing under-five deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. That number is easier to grasp when placed in context. It is roughly

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Health workers conduct a blood pressure check during an outreach clinic at Tebekwe Mine, with community members gathered around.
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Health and Wellness Campaign Takes Center Stage at Tebekwe Mine

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By Staff Reporter Tebekwe Mine has launched a free health screening program for all its employees. The on-site initiative offers blood pressure monitoring, TB screening, and other essential tests. “Our workers are our most valuable asset,” said Mine Manager Amb. Professor Smelly Dube. “By bringing these services directly to them, we are not only ensuring

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Argentina President Javier Milei speaking during a public address following announcement of withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
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Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization

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Michael Gwarisa Argentina has announced its official withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) citing irreparable differences. Through his official X account, Argentina’s presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni said they had significant disagreements with WHO regarding management of the COVID-19 pandemic, the same reason given by US President Donald Trump for exiting the global health body.

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