Living with a 200-Year Pathogen: Gokwe’s Human Anthrax Cases Reveal a Hidden Environmental Risk
By Michael Gwarisa In the Gandavaroyi area of Gokwe North, 75-year-old Sekuru Charumbira noticed painful blisters spreading across his arms. The lesions had appeared suddenly and, as the discomfort worsened, his thoughts returned to a confrontation three days earlier. At the height of the 2025–2026 summer cropping season, he had argued with his neighbour, Mr
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HealthTimes Unveils Interactive New Website Ahead of Its 9th Year
By Staff Reporter As HealthTimes enters its ninth year in 2026, the digital news platform has marked a significant milestone with the launch of its new-look website, designed to meet the evolving demands of readers and align with global digital trends. “We ran on the old theme for 8 years, and the old boy now
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A Silent Spillover: Backyard Livestock Antibiotic Use and Africa’s Rising AMR Threat
By Michael Gwarisa Smallholder livestock farming remains a cornerstone of livelihoods, food security, and rural economies across sub-Saharan Africa. Millions of households rely on animals such as chickens, goats, sheep, and cattle not only for daily nutrition but also as a critical source of income. In recent years, the sector has expanded rapidly, driven by
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Health Minister Dr Mombeshora appoints new boards for NatPharm, HPA, MRCZ and ZNFPC
By Kuda Pembere The Ministry of Health and Child Care on Friday inaugurated new boards for four of its key parastatals, marking the start of fresh mandates for the institutions. The newly appointed boards are for the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe (MRCZ), the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm), the Health Professions Authority (HPA) and the
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Zimbabwe Receives Mobile Clinics to Boost Health Care in Remote Areas
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe has received mobile clinic vans and staff minibuses from Cordaid Zimbabwe, with support from the World Bank, valued at more than US$3 million. The vehicles were procured under the Zimbabwe COVID-19 Response and Essential Health Services Project (ZCREHSP), which was implemented by the Ministry of Health and Child Care between April and
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Zim Launches One Health Strategic Plan
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe on Thursday launched its One Health Strategic Plan to guide the country in addressing interconnected environmental, animal and human health threats. The strategy brings together the Ministries of Health and Child Care, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, and Environment, Climate and Wildlife under a coordinated One Health framework. In a
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24-Year-Old Woman Unable to Swallow Needs US$1,000 for Oesophageal Surgery at Karanda Hospital
By Michael Gwarisa A 24-year-old woman, Gamuchirai B. Chirendo, who can no longer swallow due to a narrowed oesophagus, is seeking US$1,000 for surgery at Karanda Hospital to restore her ability to eat. Her condition worsened in 2023 after giving birth, leading to surgery at Karanda Hospital and the insertion of a feeding tube to sustain her nutrition. She suffers from an
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Nairobi County Introduces Menstrual Health Days for Women Employees
Nairobi City County has approved a new workplace policy granting women employees two menstrual health days per month, a move aimed at improving employee wellbeing, productivity and gender equality within the public service. The policy, endorsed by the County Executive Committee, formally recognises the impact of menstrual health challenges, particularly dysmenorrhea, on women’s ability to
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National AIDS Council, City Fathers Hold Indaba to Tackle Emerging Vices Driving HIV Risk
By Michael Gwarisa in Mazowe The National AIDS Council convened a one day sensitisation indaba with councillors from the City of Harare in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central, as part of efforts to strengthen the HIV and AIDS response amid emerging social and health challenges. The meeting brought together city fathers, government officials and health stakeholders to deliberate
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Nyamapanda’s Hidden Corridor: Smuggled Medicines, Bribes and National Losses
By Kuda Pembere In the border town of Nyamapanda, about 240 kilometres north-east of Harare, a narrow footpath winds quietly into Cuchamano, on the Mozambican side of the border. The track begins just after Nyamapanda Clinic and winds toward an unofficial crossing used by those avoiding the main border post. Motorcycles and bicycles are a common sight
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