Zimbabwe Looks to Strengthen Social Contracting as HIV Donor Funding Shrinks
By Michael Gwarisa Despite meeting the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets overall, Zimbabwe’s HIV response could face growing pressure if it fails to secure alternative funding to cover gaps left by international donors and development partners, delegates to the Transition Initiative Stakeholder Dialogue on Health financing have warned. The warning comes as Zimbabwe seeks to strengthen an
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Zimbabwe urged to join Borrowers Forum amid US$23.7bn debt
By Kuda Pembere At a time when Zimbabwe’s public debt has reached US$23.7 billion, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has urged the government to join the proposed Borrowers Forum, bringing together debt-distressed countries to amplify their collective voice in efforts to address the global debt crisis. AHF Zimbabwe Country Director Dr Ernest Chikwati made the
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Africa CDC Warns Ebola Response Is Missing Most Expected Contacts as Community Deaths Rise
By Michael Gwarisa The Democratic Republic of Congo’s response to the escalating Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak is facing a major surveillance gap, with Africa CDC estimating that current contact follow-up covers only about 27 percent of the contacts expected from the number of confirmed cases. Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya said the gap was
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US medical team brings specialist surgical expertise to Zimbabwe in 15-year partnership
By Michael Gwarisa A multidisciplinary team of medical specialists from the United States is in Zimbabwe for a 12-day medical mission aimed at expanding access to specialised surgical care for underserved communities. The LEAP Global Missions team, working in partnership with Celebration Health, is conducting the Zimbabwe Medical Mission from September 9 to 20, 2026,
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