UK Reports First Successful Birth Using Deceased Woman’s Womb
Sky News has reported a medical breakthrough in the UK: a baby has been born using a womb transplanted from a deceased donor. Experts say this development could expand options for women facing infertility challenges. Doctors involved highlighted the careful ethical and medical safeguards taken during the procedure. While rare, this achievement may pave the
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WHO Member States Advance Key Annex to Pandemic Agreement
Michael Gwarisa After a week of intensive discussions on the draft annex for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS), countries around the world have outlined a clear roadmap to implement the pandemic agreement effectively. The PABS framework is an essential part of the WHO Pandemic Agreement. It is designed to ensure fair and timely access
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Zimbabwe’s Lenacapavir Rollout Date Finally Announced
Michael Gwarisa Following weeks of anticipation, the Zimbabwean government has finally announced the dates for the rollout of lenacapavir, an injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis drug. The rollout had initially been scheduled for January 2026. According to The Herald, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Dr Aspect Maunganidze, confirmed that the drug
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Edinah Masiiwa Launches Book More Than A Role
Michael Gwarisa Renowned feminist and former Women’s Action Group (WAG) Executive Director, Edinah Masiiwa, has launched her book titled More Than A Role. The book was launched in Harare, with the event attracting attendance from various cadres who played a role in Zimbabwe’s feminist movement. In an interview with HealthTimes after the launch, Mrs Masiiwa
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ISGlobal Welcomes WHO’s Proposal To Classify Liver and Blood Diseases As NCDs
Michael Gwarisa Following the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) proposal to extend the definition of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) to include liver and blood diseases, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has expressed its support for the decision. The diseases proposed for inclusion in the NCD definition include steatotic liver diseases, haemophilia, and other inherited bleeding
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Senate resumes with Medical Services Bill as abortion amendments face crucial test
Kuda Pembere All eyes are on the Zimbabwean Senate as it prepares to resume parliamentary business on February 10, with the Medical Services Amendment Bill set to be the first item on the agenda this year. The Bill is scheduled for its Second Reading.During the Second Reading stage, the responsible minister, Health and Child Care
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World Cancer Day 2026: Africa Should Emulate Sweden’s Proven Blueprint to Reduce Smoking-Related Cancer
Joseph Magero Due to declining smoking rates, Sweden has the lowest mortality from all cancers among men in the EU and an overall cancer incidence that is 41% lower than the EU average, offering a stark contrast to Africa. Across Africa, smoking-related diseases continue to place a heavy burden on public health systems, with cancer
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Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
Own Correspondent The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The outbreak, first confirmed on 14 November 2025 in the South Ethiopia Region, was
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No Woman Dreams of Motherhood Born of Violence
By Maceline Mukwamba, Director, Adult Rape Clinic By the time a girl or woman gathers the courage to report rape, the clock has often already worked against her. Research in Zimbabwean communities finds that the majority of sexual abuse goes unreported, with cultural norms, fear of stigma, and protective attitudes toward perpetrators cited as major
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Mpox No Longer a Public Health Emergency in Africa
Michael Gwarisa The Emergency Committee of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has advised that Mpox should no longer be classified as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHEIC). The decision follows a sustained decline in cases, reduced mortality, improved testing capacity, and epidemiological trends increasingly consistent with endemic transmission
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