11 Nurses Arrested in Marondera Over Protest Attempt
By Kuda Pembere Eleven nurses at Marondera Provincial Hospital were arrested and fined US$30 each after allegedly attempting to stage a protest over poor working conditions and low salaries. The arrests come amid a wave of demonstrations by nurses across the country, which began at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital and spread to Parirenyatwa Group of
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Ejaculating More Frequently Could Boost Sperm Health, Oxford Researchers Say
Michael Gwarisa New research from Oxford University suggests that ejaculation frequency may play a key role in maintaining sperm quality, with findings showing that prolonged sperm storage in the body can lead to deterioration over time. The study found that the longer sperm are stored before ejaculation, the lower their quality, a finding that could
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Breathalyser Tests Proposed for Health Workers as Substance Abuse Rises
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe is considering introducing breathalyser testing for health workers amid growing concern over drug and substance abuse within the sector. The Health Service Commission (HSC), which oversees the public health workforce, recently convened a workshop to address rising cases of substance misuse among health professionals. The discussions come after Health and Child
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Women Urged to Take Active Role as NDS2 Prioritises Gender Equality and Inclusion
Michael Gwarisa Women’s groups in Zimbabwe are urging action, not promises, as the National Development Strategy 2 places gender equality and social inclusion at the heart of national development. In light of the NDS2 launched in December 2025, women have vowed to be proactive in ensuring the strategy does not become just another document that
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