First Sugar Tax–Funded Cancer Machines on Their Way to Zimbabwe
Kuda Pembere The first consignment of cancer treatment machines procured using funds raised through the Sugar Tax is currently in Durban and en route to Zimbabwe, with authorities expecting the equipment to arrive in the country within the first quarter of the year. The machines were acquired using part of the over-US$60 million raised from
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Major Milestone for Parirenyatwa as Mbuya Nehanda Maternity, Adlam House Enter Final Stages
Kuda Pembere Renovations at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals are progressing steadily, with the Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital now about 70 percent complete, while Adlam House, which accommodates nursing students, is more than 90 percent finished. The Parirenyatwa modernisation programme is expected to serve as a blueprint for other public health institutions and forms part of
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Africa CDC Secures Strategic Partnership with Informa Markets to Scale CPHIA and Other Flagship Events
Michael Gwarisa The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a London-listed global leader in events and knowledge services. The partnership will strengthen the planning, delivery, and sustainability of the Africa CDC International Conference on Public Health in Africa
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WHO Pushes for Higher Sugar Taxes on Alcohol and Sugary Beverages in Global NCD Fight NCD Fight
By Michael Gwarisa The World Health Organisation has called on governments to sharply increase taxes on alcohol and sugary beverages, warning that weak tax regimes are fuelling the global rise in noncommunicable diseases and placing unsustainable pressure on health systems. WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the call following the release of the
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Scientists Make Breakthrough Toward Full Cure for HIV
Researchers say they’ve taken a major step toward finding a cure for HIV. As The Guardian reports, scientists at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne found a way to make the HIV virus visible, potentially laying the groundwork for ways to banish it from the body altogether. As detailed in a paper published
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Flu Deaths in the United States Surpass Seven Thousand, CDC Reports
By Staff Reporter Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that seasonal influenza continues to cause significant illness across the United States. So far this season, the CDC estimates at least fifteen million flu cases, one hundred eighty thousand hospitalizations, and seven thousand four hundred deaths. Health officials stress that
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UK Immigration Changes Could Leave Zimbabwean Care Workers Waiting Much Longer for Permanent Residency
By Kudakwashe Pembere Recent UK Home Office data shows that over 21,000 Zimbabweans have been granted Health and Care Worker visas to work in Britain. However, proposed changes to the UK’s immigration rules have drawn strong criticism from opposition MPs and migrant support groups. The changes would increase the time needed to qualify for Indefinite
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Blood Crisis Deepens as Zimbabwe Faces Shortages Across All Blood Groups
By Michael Gwarisa Unlike in previous periods when blood group O was the most affected, Zimbabwe’s blood bank is currently running critically low on stocks across all blood types, a development that could cripple the health sector if the shortages are not addressed in time. The National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has since launched
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IShowSpeed Reminds Zimbabwean Children That Child Safety Is Paramount No Matter What
By Staff Reporter American YouTuber and content creator IShowSpeed is currently in Zimbabwe as part of his ongoing Speed Does Africa tour, livestreaming his experiences to millions of fans around the world. Known online as Darren Watkins Jr., he has become one of the most watched and talked-about internet personalities today, attracting massive viewership across
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South Africa Pulls Popular Infant Formula From Shelves Over Safety Concerns
By Staff Reporter South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an urgent recall of NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula 800g after a potential food safety risk was identified, raising concerns among parents and caregivers of infants. In a media statement released on January 7, 2026, the NCC said the recall affects NAN Special
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