Scientists Make Breakthrough Toward Full Cure for HIV
Researchers say they’ve taken a major step toward finding a cure for HIV. As The Guardian reports, scientists at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne found a way to make the HIV virus visible, potentially laying the groundwork for ways to banish it from the body altogether. As detailed in a paper published
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Flu Deaths in the United States Surpass Seven Thousand, CDC Reports
By Staff Reporter Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that seasonal influenza continues to cause significant illness across the United States. So far this season, the CDC estimates at least fifteen million flu cases, one hundred eighty thousand hospitalizations, and seven thousand four hundred deaths. Health officials stress that
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As Schools Open, Harare Health Officials Call for Isolation of Infected Children as HFMD Cases Near 3,000
By Michael Gwarisa The Harare City Health Department has urged parents with children exhibiting symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), a viral infection that mainly affects children, to isolate them at home to prevent further spread of the disease. The warning follows indications of a surge in new infections, with an estimated 2,600
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Blood Crisis Deepens as Zimbabwe Faces Shortages Across All Blood Groups
By Michael Gwarisa Unlike in previous periods when blood group O was the most affected, Zimbabwe’s blood bank is currently running critically low on stocks across all blood types, a development that could cripple the health sector if the shortages are not addressed in time. The National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has since launched
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IShowSpeed Reminds Zimbabwean Children That Child Safety Is Paramount No Matter What
By Staff Reporter American YouTuber and content creator IShowSpeed is currently in Zimbabwe as part of his ongoing Speed Does Africa tour, livestreaming his experiences to millions of fans around the world. Known online as Darren Watkins Jr., he has become one of the most watched and talked-about internet personalities today, attracting massive viewership across
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What are the biggest vaccine breakthroughs coming in 2026? We asked five experts
Maria Elena Bottazzi Co-Director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, US As we move into 2026, the vaccine development landscape is entering a period of remarkable transformation driven by scientific breakthroughs and global collaboration. Messenger RNA (mRNA) platforms are expanding beyond their initial applications, opening new possibilities
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South Africa Pulls Popular Infant Formula From Shelves Over Safety Concerns
By Staff Reporter South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an urgent recall of NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula 800g after a potential food safety risk was identified, raising concerns among parents and caregivers of infants. In a media statement released on January 7, 2026, the NCC said the recall affects NAN Special
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Malaria and rising child mortality put African health at a crossroads
The latest WHO World Malaria Report 2025 highlights a critical reality: malaria remains one of Africa’s most pressing health challenges. With an estimated 282 million cases and approximately 610,000 deaths globally in 2024, the African Region continues to account for most of the burden, particularly among children under five. Five countries; namely Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia,
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Africa’s Nicotine Moment: What to Watch in 2026
By Joseph Magero As Africa moves into 2026, the continent is quietly becoming one of the most consequential battlegrounds for the future of tobacco harm reduction. With a fast-growing population, limited healthcare capacity, and millions of adult smokers, policy decisions taken in the next year will determine whether smoking declines rapidly or remains entrenched for
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E-cigarette users face up to $190 fines in Vietnam
People who use e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products in Vietnam will face fines ranging from VND3 million to VND5 million (US$114–190) and will be required to destroy the products, a government decree stipulates. Under Decree No. 371, which takes effect on Dec. 31, individuals who allow the use of e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products at
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