She Left Zimbabwe for Better Pay, She Came Back Needing a Kidney
Click here By Kudakwashe Pembere Working in the diaspora is many a Zimbabwean’s dream, drawn by the promise of better salaries. When an opportunity for English teachers to work in the Orient arose, Rachael Musekiwa grabbed it and off she went. Months later, she returned home battling Stage Five kidney failure and facing a US
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Who Should Not Take Lenacapavir? Key Health Conditions to Consider Before the Rollout
By Michael Gwarisa As Zimbabwe prepares to roll out Lenacapavir, an injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis drug, anticipation is growing among people waiting for their turn. The initial consignment consists of just 2,000 doses, meaning distribution will focus on groups classified as high risk. Despite its high efficacy, Dr Owen Mugurungi, Director of AIDS, TB and Malaria
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Lenacapavir Doses Now In Zimbabwe, But Experts Urge Caution
Michael Gwarisa As Zimbabwe takes delivery of its first doses of Lenacapavir, the new long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, public health experts are urging citizens to understand that this is not a replacement for existing prevention methods, but rather a powerful addition to the country’s combination prevention approach. The announcement came during a Continuing Medical
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Gavi Uses Football in Africa to Boost HPV Vaccine Confidence
By Michael Gwarisa Following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, HPV vaccine coverage declined across Southern Africa, setting back efforts to prevent cervical cancer. New data, however, point to a gradual recovery. The 2024 WHO and UNICEF National Immunisation Coverage report shows that Mozambique leads the region with 89 percent coverage, while Malawi trails at
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Why One Health Must Shape the Future of Health Reporting in Zimbabwe
By Michael Gwarisa The world is changing rapidly, and so are disease patterns and the environments in which people live. Five years ago, the emergence of COVID-19 plunged the world into an unprecedented global health crisis, disrupting daily life and essential health services. While the origins of the virus remain under investigation, a 2024 World
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When Religion Rules the Womb: Zimbabwe’s Fight Over Abortion Rights
By Kuda Pembere The High Court last month delivered a landmark judgment declaring parts of Zimbabwe’s abortion law unconstitutional. The court ruled that provisions of the Termination of Pregnancy Act violate several fundamental rights, particularly those of women with mental illness and victims of sexual abuse within mental health institutions. Justice Sylvia Chirawu-Mugomba found that
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Living with a 200-Year Pathogen: Gokwe’s Human Anthrax Cases Reveal a Hidden Environmental Risk
By Michael Gwarisa In the Gandavaroyi area of Gokwe North, 75-year-old Sekuru Charumbira noticed painful blisters spreading across his arms. The lesions had appeared suddenly and, as the discomfort worsened, his thoughts returned to a confrontation three days earlier. At the height of the 2025–2026 summer cropping season, he had argued with his neighbour, Mr
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A Silent Spillover: Backyard Livestock Antibiotic Use and Africa’s Rising AMR Threat
By Michael Gwarisa Smallholder livestock farming remains a cornerstone of livelihoods, food security, and rural economies across sub-Saharan Africa. Millions of households rely on animals such as chickens, goats, sheep, and cattle not only for daily nutrition but also as a critical source of income. In recent years, the sector has expanded rapidly, driven by
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Nyamapanda’s Hidden Corridor: Smuggled Medicines, Bribes and National Losses
By Kuda Pembere In the border town of Nyamapanda, about 240 kilometres north-east of Harare, a narrow footpath winds quietly into Cuchamano, on the Mozambican side of the border. The track begins just after Nyamapanda Clinic and winds toward an unofficial crossing used by those avoiding the main border post. Motorcycles and bicycles are a common sight
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Candlelight Ceremony Brings 16 Days of Activism to a Close as WCoZ, Hivos Reflect on Gender Justice
By Patricia Mashiri The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) and Hivos have concluded the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a candlelight ceremony that brought together persons with disabilities and representatives from various organisations working with vulnerable groups. Aligned with this year’s theme, “Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls,”
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