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Dust, Gold, and Infection: Midlands Province Grapples with Mining-Driven HIV Epidemic
By Michael Gwarisa in Midlands Province As one descends the winding Boterekwa curves in Shurugwi in the Midlands province, the scale of mining activity becomes impossible to ignore. The landscape has transformed dramatically since the turn of the millennium. In the distance, rocks are blasted from the earth, sending thick clouds of dust into the
Read MoreVillage Delivery Turns Deadly: How Home Births in Gokwe Are Fueling New HIV Infections
By Michael Gwarisa in Gokwe South When Sister Farisai Mlambo, the nurse in charge at Katema Clinic in rural Gokwe South, spoke in an interview with HealthTimes on the sidelines of a Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) dialogue, she revealed a chilling case that has unsettled health workers and traditional leaders in the area. “We
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Women Frustrated by Delays in Identifying Rapist of Grade 7 Pupil at Rank
By Michael Gwarisa Women’s organisations have expressed frustration over the failure to identify and bring to justice the tout reportedly responsible for raping a minor in a parked commuter omnibus at the Rezende bus rank. To voice their concerns, members of the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) converged on Friday at a Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
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Bedroom Revolution? Condoms That Delay Ejaculation Hit Zim Market
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabweans are seeing a shift in sexual wellness products as new condoms designed to enhance pleasure and prolong intimacy enter the market. While condoms have traditionally been promoted for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, the latest options reflect changing consumer expectations and a growing interest in sexual wellbeing. “By introducing
Read MoreZimbabwe’s Mobile One-Stop Centres Reveal Growing Cases of Women Abusing Men
By Michael Gwarisa in Mutoko Mobile One-Stop Centres (MOSCs), designed to support survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), are revealing a lesser-known reality in Zimbabwe: men being physically and verbally abused by their female partners. These centres provide a safe space for men and women alike to report abuse and access critical services, challenging traditional perceptions
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Zimbabwe’s Mobile One-Stop Centres Reveal Growing Cases of Women Abusing Men
By Michael Gwarisa in Mutoko Mobile One-Stop Centres (MOSCs), designed to support survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), are revealing a lesser-known reality in Zimbabwe: men being physically and verbally abused by their female partners. These centres provide a safe space for men and women alike to report abuse and access critical services, challenging traditional perceptions that
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Harare’s Expanding Sex Work Industry Amid Service Disruptions: A Public Health Time Bomb for Zimbabwe
By Michael Gwarisa In 2024, Theresa*, a 23-year-old from Chitungwiza, turned to sex work not by choice, but out of necessity. Zimbabwe’s faltering economy had left few opportunities for young women like her. What began as a means to survive quickly became a dangerous gamble with her health and safety. “At times, I risk and
Read MoreTwo Generations, One Battle: Global Fund’s Role in Zimbabwe’s ARV Success
By Michael Gwarisa When Otilia Tasikasni learned she was HIV positive in 1991, she believed her life was over. The diagnosis then was not just a medical statement; it was a countdown. Doctors told her she had only two or three years to live, and every day felt like borrowed time. “At one point, all
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Prof Elopy Sibanda Unpacks Childhood Asthma In Zimbabwe
By Michael Gwarisa EVERY year, since 1994, the world commemorates World Asthma Day and this day was set aside by the Global Initiative of Asthma in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) after the realization that Asthma was a common problem, it was a misunderstood problem and its management was challenging. Back then, there
Read MoreMore Than Baby Blues: Zimbabwean Women Speak Out on Postnatal Depression
By Rukudzo Gota Motherhood is often described as a national duty, with mothers expected to give birth to future leaders, scientists, economists, doctors, and more. The birth of a first child marks a woman’s initiation into motherhood, a journey that demands emotional strength and resilience. For 28-year-old Sekai Mhurudzwa (not real name), her first experience
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