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

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

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

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

Michael Gwarisa Maintaining healthy vision isn’t just about genetics or limiting screen time—where you live can play a big role. A new global analysis shows that certain cities offer ideal conditions for protecting eyesight, thanks to clean air, green spaces, low UV exposure, and easy access to eye care. 1.

Michael Gwarisa Despite a multimillion-dollar pledge made by the Government of Zimbabwe at the International Conference on Family Planning in Bogotá, Colombia, where Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora announced an additional US$2.25 million per year for contraceptive procurement in 2026 and 2027, the country’s Family Planning Council

By Memory Pamella Kadau Zimbabwe's abortion conversation remains trapped in the wrong questions. Why are we still debating whether the procedure should be allowed when the law (ToP) already makes provision for it? And why, under a system that claims to protect women, are they still dying from unsafe procedures,

Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is hosting a regional conference under the Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (COHESA) initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration and designing a regional One Health network. The meeting has brought together experts from across Eastern and Southern Africa to improve coordination in addressing health threats

Michael Gwarisa The Organization for Public Health Interventions and Development (OPHID) Executive Director, Dr. Tinashe T. Chinyanga, has joined the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), development partners, stakeholders, and the global community in marking World TB Day 2026. Aligned with this year’s global theme, “Yes! We Can End

By Kuda Pembere Nurses at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital have resolved to stop working night shifts starting tomorrow following a protest over low salaries and rising transport costs. The decision comes after a demonstration at the hospital on Friday, where nurses, joined by some patients, voiced frustration over wages eroded

Staff Reporter For the first time in history, the Jehovah’s Witnesses have updated their policy, allowing members to have their own blood drawn, stored, and transfused back to them in medical procedures, marking a major milestone in the organization’s history. The Jehovah’s Witnesses organization has one of the oldest bans

Michael Gwarisa A monthly injectable HIV treatment combining long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine has been shown to outperform standard daily oral antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people who struggle to stick to treatment, according to findings from a major randomized clinical trial. The study, published in February 2026 in the New England

Michael Gwarisa Famous actor and karate star Chuck Norris has died. He was 86. His family announced the news on Instagram through a heartfelt condolence message. Here is their announcement: “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While

By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe’s already strained public health sector is set to face deeper challenges following rising fuel prices, with health advocates warning of disruptions to service delivery, supply chains and access to care. Prices of fuel rose from US$1.71 to US$2.05 for diesel and US$1.77 to US$2.17 for blended

By: Mercy Jaravani In Zimbabwe, gender equality is not merely an aspiration or a human rights issue. It is a principle and value upon which Zimbabwe is founded, as provided under Section 3 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Embedding gender equality as a constitutional principle is critical, as it propels

Michael Gwarisa Cimas Health Group has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and inclusive healthcare delivery following the successful conclusion of a two-week free dental outreach in Matabeleland North and South. The outreach, conducted in partnership with UK-based dental charity SmileStar and supported by local hospitality partners, provided essential oral healthcare

Michael Gwarisa Senegal has joined the growing list of African countries to sign a Bilateral Health Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States, the US Department of State has announced. The agreement, valued at US$90 million, will cover a five-year period from 2026 to 2030. According to the US

Joseph Magero As Africa celebrates World Oral Health Day, the emphasis usually lies on brushing, dental visits, and preventive care. But one of the most persistent threats to oral health across the continent, cigarette smoking, calls for a more nuanced, evidence-based response. For years, public messaging has treated all nicotine

Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has not recorded any confirmed cholera cases in the past 15 days, a senior official from the Ministry of Health and Child Care has said, signalling progress in containing the latest outbreak. Recent cases were largely confined to Rushinga, a community along the Zimbabwe Mozambique border. The

Kuda Pembere The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has backed Zimbabwe’s decision to walk away from a US$367 million health financing deal with the United States, saying the country is justified in demanding fair benefit-sharing from its health data while urging government to mobilise domestic resources to cover the funding gap.