For Years They Woke Up to Ash and Smoke. Mpilo’s New Incinerator Changed That
Michael Gwarisa in Bulawayo For years, families living near Mpilo Central Hospital woke up to the same reality: ash settling on rooftops and washing lines, thick smoke hanging in the air, and fumes so harsh they sometimes forced residents indoors. Today, many say that has changed. A newly constructed high-capacity medical waste incinerator, built under
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Zimbabwe Moves to Tackle Climate-Health Crisis With New Adaptation Plan
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe has begun the process of developing a Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP), a strategic framework aimed at addressing the impact of climate change on the health sector, with completion expected in early 2027. Once finalised, the country is set to become the ninth in Africa with an up-to-date plan integrating climate
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Guruve School’s Biogas and Women’s Waste-to-Cash Initiative Drive One Health Gains in Guruve
Michael Gwarisa in Guruve For years, Chifamba High School in Guruve, Mashonaland Central, spent hundreds of dollars on firewood for cooking and daily needs, placing a heavy burden on the school and its learners. “We relied on firewood, and it was a difficult and time-consuming experience,” said Panashe Gomorago, a pupil at the school. “Now
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Zimbabwe Hosts COHESA Conference to Design Regional One Health Network
Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is hosting a regional conference under the Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (COHESA) initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration and designing a regional One Health network. The meeting has brought together experts from across Eastern and Southern Africa to improve coordination in addressing health threats affecting humans, animals, and the
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Why climate change is a fight for reproductive justice in Zimbabwe
Michael Gwarisa In cities like Harare, climate crises such as extreme heat and flooding are not just headlines or weather reports; they are a direct theft of a woman’s power to decide her own future. When the floods surge, they do not just wash away roads; they shatter the promise of a safe journey into
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WFP Executive Director, Cindy McCain Steps Down
Michael Gwarisa World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced that she is stepping down from her role, citing health reasons after three years at the helm of the global humanitarian agency. In an official statement, McCain said the decision was taken with deep personal difficulty, describing her time leading the WFP as the
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Cholera Outbreak in Africa Set to Dominate AU Summit Agenda
By Michael Gwarisa The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accounts for 68 percent of all cholera cases reported in the region in 2026, as well as 80 percent of all cholera-related deaths, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. Other African countries currently experiencing active cholera outbreaks include Zimbabwe, Zambia,
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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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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
Read MoreHow a Community Seed Bank is Helping Binga Villagers Beat Drought
By Michael Gwarisa in Binga Just like most parts of the country, Binga villages are preparing their land for the forthcoming 2025/26 agricultural season. The clanging of hoes against dry earth echoes across the fields as farmers race the sun to prepare their land. At one homestead, Vivian Saba greets us with a warm smile, accompanied
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