South Africa Urged to Secure Better Lenacapavir License Terms With Gilead Before Local Manufacturing
Michael Gwarisa Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has urged South Africa not to rush into local manufacturing of lenacapavir, an injectable HIV prevention drug, without first negotiating stronger, more equitable license terms or using a compulsory license to bypass patent restrictions. Their call follows a recent announcement by the South African government that it is negotiating
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New Global Research Grants Open for Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to Study Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Michael Gwarisa Pharmaceutical company Alkermes plc has unveiled a new research funding initiative aimed at supporting psychiatric nurse practitioners who are working to improve treatment for serious mental health conditions. The company announced that applications for the first Alkermes Pathways APN Research Awards™ will officially open on March 16, 2026, offering funding opportunities to advanced
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Zimbabwe Expands Fistula Repair Camps as Thousands of Women Await Surgery
Kuda Pembere Fewer than 2 000 women and adolescent girls in Zimbabwe have received corrective surgery for obstetric fistula since specialised repair camps began in 2014, prompting health authorities to expand the programme nationwide to tackle a backlog of thousands living with the preventable childbirth injury. According to the Zimbabwe Health Demographic Survey (2023-24), about
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Mystery Donor Payments Spark Rift Among Nurses at Central Hospitals
Kuda Pembere A rift has emerged among nurses at Zimbabwe’s central hospitals after an unidentified donor began paying nursing tutors and instructors, leaving out registered general nurses and midwives who say they do most of the mentoring for student nurses in clinical areas. Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) Secretary General at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, Farai
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New Single-Pill HIV Treatments Show Strong Results in Global Trials
Michael Gwarisa Two new once-daily HIV treatments taken as a single pill have shown strong results in late-stage clinical trials, raising hopes for simpler treatment options for people living with the virus. The studies were presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections 2026 in Denver, United States. Researchers tested whether the new drugs
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From Isolation to ‘Slaying’: Young Mother Reclaims Her Life After Fistula Surgery
Kuda Pembere in Gweru At just 22, Rangarirai (not her real name) says she is finally ready to step back into the world and “slay” again. For many young Zimbabweans born in the 2000s, often called Ama2Ks or Gen Z, the slang means showing up confidently, looking good, dressing well and embracing life with pride.
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A Speculative Exploration of the CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin Peptide Blend
Within contemporary peptide research, combinations of signal-modulating molecules are increasingly conceptualized as coordinated frameworks rather than isolated agents. Among these, the pairing of CJC-1295, a growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH) analog, with Ipamorelin, a ghrelin receptor–selective secretagogue, has drawn sustained theoretical interest. Research indicates that this blend may offer a unique window into pulsatile endocrine signaling,
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Pick n Pay, CABS Unite in $260,000 Cancer Drive
Nthokozo Gudu One of Zimbabwe’s leading retail chains ,TM Pick n Pay Zimbabwe in partnership with CABS has donated a combined US$260 000 to support cancer initiatives in the country. The donations saw KidsCan Zimbabwe receiving US$150 000 to support children battling with cancer ,while Cancer Association of Zimbabwe received US$110 000 for breast and
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US Clarifies Type of Health Data Requested in Zimbabwe Talks
Michael Gwarisa A United States official has clarified the nature of the health data Washington had requested from Zimbabwe during negotiations over a proposed US$367 million health cooperation deal that has since collapsed. Two weeks ago, a leaked document from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directing the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) and
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Nedbank embarks on major Edith Opperman Maternity Clinic refurbishment
Staff Reporter Financial institution Nedbank Zimbabwe has started a major infrastructure and medical equipment upgrade at Edith Opperman Maternity Clinic in Mbare to help strengthen maternal and child healthcare services. The refurbishment work includes roof repairs and repainting, interior and exterior wall repairs and painting, ceiling repairs and replacement, brick dressing and general structural
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