Stunting Remains a Critical Challenge for Zimbabwe’s Children, Report Reveals
By Michael Gwarisa Despite improvements in several food security and nutrition indicators, stunting rates among children under five in Zimbabwe remain alarmingly high, posing a significant threat to the nation’s human capital and long-term development, according to the recently released 2025 Rural Livelihoods Assessment Report. The report, produced by the Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee (ZimLAC), indicates
Read MoreNational AIDS Council Communications Director, Madeline Dube Dies
By Michael Gwarisa The National AIDS Council (NAC) is mourning the passing of its long-serving Communications Director, Ms. Madeline Dube, an accomplished radio journalist and seasoned communicator whose work left a lasting impact on Zimbabwe’s HIV and AIDS response. The tragic news was confirmed by NAC Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Bernard Madzima, who described Ms.
Read MoreLegal Barriers Undermine Adolescent Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health in Zimbabwe
By Kuda Pembere There is a misalignment in Zimbabwe’s laws that continues to negatively affect access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services by adolescents, which may help reduce the scourge of teenage and child pregnancies. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescents as individuals aged 10–19 years, and youth as those aged 15–24. However, legal
Read MoreGolden Threads Of Hope: Illuminating Early Detection in Zimbabwe’s Fight Against Childhood Cancer
By Phillip Hondokosa September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, marked globally by the gold ribbon – a symbol of courage, resilience, and the fight against childhood cancer. In Zimbabwe, it is more than a symbol: it is a call to action. Childhood cancer is real, and while it cannot always be prevented, it is treatable
Read MoreZimbabwe’s Intersex Community Fights for Birth Certificates with Third Sex Marker in High Court
By Michael Gwarisa After years of living without full legal recognition, Zimbabwe’s Intersex community has taken their fight to the High Court, demanding birth certificates that include a third sex marker. The landmark case challenges the country’s civil registry laws and could redefine how identity and rights are recognized for Intersex persons. If successful, the
Read MoreCimas’s iGo Pedal To Wellness Raises Awareness On Cardiovascular Diseases Through Cycling
By Michael Gwarisa As Zimbabwe grapples with a growing burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) linked to changing lifestyles and diets, Cimas iGo hosted the second edition of its annual Pedal to Wellness cycling event in Harare, drawing more than 300 participants, including men, women, and children. The initiative, held in the run-up to World Heart
Read MoreOver 500 Graduate at Harare Institute of Public Health, Majority Women
By Kuda Pembere More than 500 students graduated from the Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) in disciplines spanning Pharmacy, Health Technology, Public Health, Nursing, and Business, with women making up the majority of the class of 2024-2025. Last year, HIPH had 300 graduands marking a 40 percent increase to 505. Officiating at the ceremony,
Read MoreHealth Professions Authority Shuts Down 35 Illegal Health Facilities Nationwide
By Michael Gwarisa The Health Professions Authority of Zimbabwe (HPA) has shut down 35 illegal health institutions across the country in a sweeping crackdown aimed at restoring order in the nation’s healthcare sector. The closures followed widespread violations, including the absence of valid operating licenses and, in some cases, unqualified individuals posing as medical professionals.
Read MoreKwidini vows to fire bribe-taking nurses and tutors preying on students
By Kudakwashe Pembere Deputy Health and Child Care Minister Sleiman Kwidini has issued a stern warning to nurses accused of soliciting bribes from patients, saying they risk dismissal without the benefit of a disciplinary hearing. Speaking at the Chitungwiza Central Hospital graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Hon. Kwidini said corruption within the health sector would not
Read MoreSilent Crisis: Cardiac Diseases Leading Cause of Death Among Zimbabwean Men in the UK
By Michael Gwarisa Data on human remains repatriated through Robert Mugabe International Airport (RGM) from the United Kingdom shows that men account for the majority of deaths in the diaspora, with cardiac diseases emerging as the leading cause of death among them, HealthTimes can exclusively reveal. A study conducted by the Port Health Department at
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