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Lonely in Marriage: Why Some Zim Men Pay Sex Workers Just to Talk
Patricia Mashiri In 2025, Issac (Not real name), a 43-year-old man from Kuwadzana Extension in Harare, did something he had promised never to do in his marriage: he hired a sex worker. After a long evening, he found himself lingering in the lodgings of a sex worker near Holland, Kuwadzana 6. One conversation led to
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Making Child Protection Services More Child-Friendly in Zimbabwe
Tanaka Musungwini Child protection systems are designed to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence. In Zimbabwe, notable progress has been made through structures such as the National Case Management System (NCMS), Childline Zimbabwe, and community-based child protection committees. However, while these systems are functional, they are often protection-focused rather than child-sensitive, meaning they
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The Damage We Breathe Today: How Lung Injuries Are Quietly Killing Adults Years Later
Watch: Struggling to Breathe: The Silent Burden of COPD & Asthma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ7zMOLo5C0&t=226s Michael Gwarisa in Cape Town For decades, Evelyn’s smoking and repeated lung infections from tuberculosis (TB) took a toll she barely noticed. What started as a simple cough or occasional shortness of breath gradually turned into a constant struggle for air. Now, even
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A Speculative Exploration of the CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin Peptide Blend
Within contemporary peptide research, combinations of signal-modulating molecules are increasingly conceptualized as coordinated frameworks rather than isolated agents. Among these, the pairing of CJC-1295, a growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH) analog, with Ipamorelin, a ghrelin receptor–selective secretagogue, has drawn sustained theoretical interest. Research indicates that this blend may offer a unique window into pulsatile endocrine signaling,
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Nedbank embarks on major Edith Opperman Maternity Clinic refurbishment
Staff Reporter Financial institution Nedbank Zimbabwe has started a major infrastructure and medical equipment upgrade at Edith Opperman Maternity Clinic in Mbare to help strengthen maternal and child healthcare services. The refurbishment work includes roof repairs and repainting, interior and exterior wall repairs and painting, ceiling repairs and replacement, brick dressing and general structural
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Protecting Zimbabwe’s Girls: Why Access to Lawful Abortion Cannot Wait
Edinah Masiyiwa For reproductive rights advocates, the recent weeks have been a major setback. The Senate recommended removing Clause 11 from the Health Services Amendment Bill — a clause designed to clarify and improve access to lawful abortion services. Even more concerning was the statement by the Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care
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Study Finds US Women Prioritise Pregnancy Prevention Over HIV and STI Protection
Michael Gwarisa For many American women, the fear of an unintended pregnancy outweighs concerns about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, according to new research on multipurpose vaginal rings. The findings are detailed in a new peer-reviewed study titled “Multipurpose vaginal rings: preferences from a national discrete choice experiment survey among US women.” The study
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Parirenyatwa Renovations Pushed to August Due to Equipment Delays
Kuda Pembere The completion of renovations at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, including Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital and Adlam House, a residence for nursing students, has been pushed to August this year on the back of equipment delivery delays. Adlam House had been earmarked for completion by February 14, while works at Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital
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Zambia Follows Zimbabwe in Rejecting US Health Aid Deal
Michael Gwarisa There appears to be growing pushback among African countries regarding a United States (US) government health aid deal, with Zambia becoming the latest to reject parts of the deal. A Reuters report indicates that Zambia turned down a US$1 billion global health aid package from the United States, citing that the agreement does
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Prescribing Knowledge: Health Literacy Initiative Africa to Launch Movement That Could Transform Health Outcomes
Michael Gwarisa Preventable diseases continue to devastate families across Africa. The impact goes beyond individual households, overstretching healthcare systems and limiting access for those in need. These outcomes are no longer explained solely by medicine shortages or weak infrastructure. Health experts increasingly point to a widespread lack of health literacy as a silent but critical
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