Guchu Manufacturer Under Fire for Using MCAZ Logo
Michael Gwarisa A daring local manufacturer of a herbal aphrodisiac, known as Hubaba, has come under fire for using the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) logo without the organisation’s consent. MCAZ is responsible for registering pharmaceutical products and consumables in Zimbabwe. However, a growing trend has emerged where herbal merchants and manufacturers falsely claim
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Zimbabwe Approves Contingency Fund to Strengthen Seasonal Disease Response
Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has approved a Contingency Fund for the Ministry of Health and Child Care to bolster its readiness and response to seasonal disease outbreaks. Speaking to journalists during a Post-Cabinet Media Briefing, Information Minister Dr Soda Zhemu explained that the fund aims to improve the Ministry’s capacity to respond swiftly to emerging
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Parirenyatwa Hospital Commissions New Heart Bypass Machine, Boosts Open Heart Surgery in Zimbabwe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiEVMblYRrw  Michael Gwarisa In a major step toward improving the quality of cardiac care and reducing turnaround times for open heart surgeries in Zimbabwe, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has commissioned a new heart bypass machine, also known as a heart lung machine. The brand new Stöckert S5 heart lung machine was procured by the
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Zimbabwe Targets 70-Year Life Expectancy in Ambitious New Health Strategy
Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe has begun developing the National Health Strategy (2026–2030), which will guide the country’s health sector reforms through to the end of the decade. Aligned with the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), the plan focuses on reducing maternal and under-five mortality, strengthening primary health care, and expanding access to essential services. According to
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Trump Signs Historic US$5.88 Billion Package to Expand HIV Funding
Michael Gwarisa United States President Donald Trump signed into law a US$5.88 billion bipartisan spending package on February 3, 2026 that restores and expands American support for global HIV initiatives, according to a statement from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The package represents one of the largest single‑year pledges of U.S. government funding for the
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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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TIME Honours Zimbabwe’s Dr Tariro Makadzange on the TIME100 Health 2026 List
Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwean scientist Dr. Tariro Makadzange has been named to the TIME100 Health 2026 list by TIME, a recognition that signals the growing prominence of Africa-led clinical trials infrastructure. The list spotlights the 100 most influential leaders in health from around the world in 2026. Dr Makadzange is the founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Harare’s Children at Risk: 1,000+ Malnutrition Cases Annually
Kuda Pembere More than 1,000 children under the age of five present with malnutrition at clinics run by the Harare City Council each year, according to Jacob Mafume. Mayor Mafume revealed this on Friday during the launch of a parenting mobile application, Rera-Umtwana (Nurture A Child). He noted that most cases are recorded in peri-urban
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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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Zimbabwe Makes History as First African Nation to Launch Parenting Mobile App
Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe has become the first African country to roll out a parenting mobile application designed as a one-stop digital resource offering reliable, expert advice on child health, safety and development to families nationwide. The Ministry of Health and Child Care, in partnership with UNICEF and with support from the Embassy of Japan in
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