Zimbabwe Integrates Eye Care into Universal Health Coverage
By Michael Gwarisa Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Douglass Mombeshora, has announced that Zimbabwe now recognises eye health as an integral component of Universal Health Coverage and national development. He made the remarks while addressing a Breakfast Meeting during the recently concluded ECSA Health Community Conference in Mbabane, Eswatini. “Across the ECSA region,
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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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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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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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AIDS Levy Raises US$60m in 2025 but Leaves US$140m HIV Funding Gap
Kuda Pembere Amid reduced donor funding and increased calls for domestic resource mobilisation, Zimbabwe’s AIDS levy generated about US$60 million in 2025. Speaking to HealthTimes, National AIDS Council chief executive officer Dr Bernard Madzima said the amount was far below the estimated annual requirement of US$200 million. The Zimbabwe National AIDS Levy is a statutory
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Redan-Supported Blood Drive Raises National Collection Levels
Michael Gwarisa Incentives provided by Redan Petroleum to support Zimbabwe’s national blood bank, the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ), have resulted in increased blood collection output and improved yields across the country. The NBSZ launched a nationwide blood collection campaign in partnership with Redan earlier this year to replenish blood stocks after levels dropped to
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PSMAS Launches 2026 Premier Lifestyle Wellness Week to Combat NCDs
Michael Gwarisa In a bid to prevent and manage Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and other chronic conditions, the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) has launched its first Premier Lifestyle Wellness Week across clinics nationwide. The initiative marks the beginning of a series of wellness-focused programs planned throughout the year, forming a key part of the
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Zim Medicinal Cannabis Licences Due for Renewal
By Michael Gwarisa Medicinal cannabis producers in Zimbabwe have been warned to urgently renew their operating licences as permits issued in 2021 reach the end of their five year validity period. The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe has confirmed that all affected licences will expire this year and has stressed that late applications will not
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WHO Rejects US Claims of COVID-19 Failures After Withdrawal Notice
Michael Gwarisa The World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly rejected claims by the United States that it failed during the COVID-19 pandemic, describing the accusations as untrue and misleading following Washington’s formal notification of withdrawal from the global health body. The response comes days after the United States became the first country to exit the
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