Restless leg syndrome may increase Parkinson’s disease risk, study finds
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeTrusted Source, restless leg syndrome “is a neurological condition that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs.” The condition impacts 7-10%Trusted Source of people in the U.S. The relationship between Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is an area of ongoing research. A study recently published in JAMA Network OpenTrusted Source found
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Harare Records 161 Percent Spike in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Cases
By Kuda Pembere The City of Harare has reported a sharp rise in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children, with infections now reaching a cumulative 1 500 cases since the first case was recorded. As of November 20, the city had reported 575 cases, meaning current infections represent a 161 percent increase. “Yes,
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The Protein Gap: How Feed and Fodder Shortfalls Are Undermining Nutrition and Cognitive Development in Zimbabwe
By Kuda Pembere For most Zimbabwean households, access to protein-rich foods appears, at least on paper, to be relatively stable. According to the Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVAC), 79 percent of households reported consuming protein-rich foods on a daily basis in 2022. Yet beneath this headline figure lies a more troubling nutritional reality, one that
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Stanbic Bank renews funding for life‑changing hernia surgeries
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has renewed its commitment to improving access to essential healthcare by donating US$15,000 to Celebration Health, the medical outreach arm of Celebration Ministries International. The funding will support hernia surgical operations for underprivileged children across Zimbabwe, expanding a partnership that has already transformed dozens of young lives. The latest contribution follows a
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Teen Pregnancies Are Not Recklessness. They Are a Sign of Silence, Stigma, and System Failure
Mildred Mushunje and Dean Mutata Why Zimbabwe must urgently invest in youth reproductive health and safe abortion care to unlock its demographic dividend Sub-Saharan Africa is recorded as having one of the world’s youngest populations, and Zimbabwe is a striking example. With adolescents and young people constituting roughly 60%–62% of the population, the country is
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Policy Capture at COP11: What It Signals for Global Health Governance
By Dr Vivian Manyeki, Public Health Specialist and Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocate In the busy corridors of the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in Geneva, a heated exchange occurred. A young delegate, determined and armed with data, confronted a representative of a major global foundation.
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UNAIDS Welcomes Landmark US–Kenya Health Pact to Accelerate Fight Against AIDS
UNAIDS has welcomed the signing of a landmark five-year Health Framework for Cooperation between the United States Government and the Government of Kenya, describing it as a major boost to global efforts to end AIDS and strengthen health systems. The agreement was signed in Washington DC on 4 December 2025 by US Secretary of State
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Shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk, slow progression
Over the last few years, research has been published showing a potential link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk for dementia. For instance, a study published in February 2024 reported that after analyzing past research, the herpes zoster — the medical term for shingles — vaccine was correlated with a reduced dementia risk. Additionally, research published in April 2025Trusted Source found that
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Women’s Groups Demand Independent Oversight as Digital Violence Surges
By Health Times Correspondent Women’s rights groups have urged the government to establish independent commissions to monitor and evaluate the implementation of gender policies amid a rise in gender-based violence (GBV) cases. The country recently joined the global campaign for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which emphasizes preventing violence against women and
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Sweden Closes Embassy In Zimbabwe
By Staff Reporter The Government of Sweden has announced that it has decided to phase out its bilateral development cooperation strategy with Zimbabwe in an orderly and responsible manner by 31 August 2026. In a statement released on its official social media platforms, the Swedish government said the decision was taken within a broader context
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