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Urban Malaria Threat Looms as Invasive Mosquito Nears Southern Africa
Michael Gwarisa Malaria experts have raised alarm over an emerging invasive mosquito species capable of thriving in hot, densely populated urban environments, warning that it could complicate already fragile malaria control efforts across Africa, HealthTimes has learnt. The mosquito, known as Anopheles stephensi, originates from Southeast Asia and has, over the past decade, been detected
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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease Is Not a Zoonotic Disease
By Michael Gwarisa Health authorities in Harare have confirmed a sharp rise in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) since October 2025, emphasizing that the illness is not a zoonotic disease, meaning it cannot be transmitted from animals to humans. “The disease apparently is different from what we find in cattle, the foot
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Harare Records 161 Percent Spike in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Cases
By Kuda Pembere The City of Harare has reported a sharp rise in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children, with infections now reaching a cumulative 1 500 cases since the first case was recorded. As of November 20, the city had reported 575 cases, meaning current infections represent a 161 percent increase. “Yes,
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