Rushinga Identified as Source of Zimbabwe’s Latest Cholera Cases
By Michael Gwarisa Health authorities have confirmed that Zimbabwe’s latest cholera cases remain confined to Rushinga, a town bordering Mozambique in Mashonaland Central province. The confirmation comes amid heightened public attention, given Zimbabwe’s history of cholera outbreaks, particularly in high-density suburbs in Harare and smaller towns such as Chegutu, which have previously been affected. Last
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Clause 11 Debate Puts Zimbabwe’s Abortion Laws in the Spotlight
By Michael Gwarisa Today, the Senate is set to debate amendments to the Medical Services Amendment Bill, a move aimed at aligning the principal Act with Section 76 of Zimbabwe’s Constitution, which guarantees access to emergency medical treatment. Among the proposed amendments, Clause 11 has emerged as the most contested provision, attracting attention from civil
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IAEA and OCP Group Join Forces to Strengthen Global Food Security
By Michael Gwarisa The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group have announced a five-year strategic partnership to drive scientific innovation for sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems. As part of the Atoms4Food Initiative, the partnership will launch a coordinated research project (CRP) using nuclear and isotopic techniques to improve fertilizer efficiency, boost crop
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View Once! About Time Zimbabwe Issues a Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Michael Gwarisa The advent of social media has brought with it numerous opportunities, mostly for young and middle-aged people across the globe. Unlike in previous decades when employment meant sitting behind a desk or sweating it out at a construction site or manufacturing firm, today all one needs is a smartphone, a computer, or a
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FACT Zimbabwe and Tearfund Launch Early Health Response Amid La Niña Floods in Masvingo
Michael Gwarisa In a bid to avert public health challenges in the wake of La Niña–related flooding in Zimbabwe, FACT Zimbabwe and Tearfund Zimbabwe have launched a 45-day Anticipatory Action Intervention under the Start Network’s Start Fund mechanism. The program aims to protect high-risk communities in Bikita, Chiredzi, and Zaka districts in Masvingo Province. Speaking
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BREAKING: Zimbabwe Records New Cholera Outbreak Amid High Fatality Rate
Michael Gwarisa The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, with one reported death and five confirmed cases so far. The announcement was made during the Africa CDC weekly virtual press briefing by Professor Yap Boum, Deputy Incident Manager at the Africa CDC. According to the
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AHFoZ 2026 Annual Health Conference Relocates to Johannesburg
Michael Gwarisa The annual All Stakeholders Conference on Health hosted by the Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) will, for the first time, be held outside the country, with Johannesburg, South Africa, confirmed as the host city for the 2026 edition. Â Traditionally staged at the Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria Falls, the conference
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Despite January Target, Zimbabwe Yet to Launch Lenacapavir PrEP Programme Rollout
Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has delayed the rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable PrEP drug for HIV prevention, as the Ministry of Health awaits ministerial approval to announce official launch dates. The delay has sparked questions from communities and advocates eager to access the new HIV prevention option. Speaking to HealthTimes, Dr Owen Mugurungi confirmed that
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South Africa Joins Zimbabwe in Testing Locally Developed HIV Vaccine
Michael Gwarisa In a move expected to reshape the regional HIV response, South Africa has become the second country in sub-Saharan Africa after Zimbabwe to launch trials of a locally developed HIV vaccine. The vaccine trials, which were first launched in Zimbabwe in August 2025, will be conducted at three sites: the Mutala Trust Clinical
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Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods Use Tobacco Industry Tactics to Drive Overconsumption
Michael Gwarisa As governments intensify efforts to address rising chronic disease rates, a new study published in The Milbank Quarterly argues that ultra-processed food manufacturers are using strategies long associated with the tobacco industry to drive overconsumption and dependency. The article examines how the design, marketing, and distribution of ultra-processed foods, commonly known as UPFs,
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