Zimbabwe to Absorb 22,000 Community Health Workers Into Civil Service by Year-End
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe intends to absorb 22,000 Community Health Workers (CHWs) into the civil service by year-end, Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora announced on Tuesday, in a bid to strengthen primary health care amidst donor retreat. Officiating at the inaugural Multi-Stakeholder Community Health Forum in Mazowe, which was supported by the
Read MoreAfrica CDC Hails Zimbabwe’s CHWs as Maternal Mortality Declines
By Kuda Pembere Community or Village Health Workers have been commended by Africa CDC, top government officials and other health partners for their contribution to improving key health indicators, among them, maternal mortality. According to the Zimbabwe Health Demographic Survey (2023–2024), the country recorded a 21 percent decline in maternal mortality, from 462 deaths per
Read MoreZimbabwe Legislator to Move Motion in Parliament to Make DNA Testing Mandatory at Birth
By Michael Gwarisa As calls for mandatory DNA testing grow louder, Southerton Constituency Legislator Honourable Bridget Nyandoro has indicated she will soon move a motion in Parliament to make DNA testing compulsory for all children at birth. Her proposal comes amid rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide linked to paternity disputes, as more
Read MoreZimbabwe Records Alarming Surge in Fathers Raping Their Own Children
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is facing a chilling rise in sexual gender-based violence (SGBV), with authorities reporting a surge in cases of fathers raping their own children. Officials from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) say the trend, which began escalating during the COVID-19 pandemic, is worsening with no signs
Read MoreZRP Warns After Mentally Ill Patients Kill Eight in Karoi, Bulilima
By Michael Gwarisa The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has raised alarm over a disturbing rise in violent killings linked to individuals with mental health challenges, after two separate incidents in Karoi and Bulilima claimed the lives of at least eight people within a week. The latest incident occurred in Makoni Village, Tengwe, Karoi, on August
Read MoreZimbabwe Records Decline in Cervical Cancer Cases
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe, which in past years recorded more than 3,000 cervical cancer cases annually, saw the figure decline to 1,354 in 2024, with Harare carrying the heaviest burden. The decline comes at a time when partners in the cancer response are calling for the rapid decentralisation of screening services across the country. According
Read MoreWomen 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
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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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Funding Constraints Hamper NatPharm’s Role in Public Health Procurement
By Kuda Pembere Severe funding constraints are undermining Zimbabwe’s public health procurement system, disrupting the National Pharmaceutical Company’s (NatPharm) ability to maintain a reliable medical supply chain. NatPharm, a government parastatal, is responsible for procuring and distributing medical products nationwide. Its operations were further strained by the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. government funding through USAID
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