Watch: Honoring a Legend: The Dr. Evelyn Masike Zimbabwe Mental Health Leadership Course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LA_2HsML5Y Michael Gwarisa The University of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with the Africa CDC, has named the Zimbabwe Mental Health Leadership Short Course after the late psychiatrist Dr Evelyn Mazike. Dr Mazike, a lecturer in the Department of Mental Health at the University

  Edinah Masiyiwa For reproductive rights advocates, the recent weeks have been a major setback. The Senate recommended removing Clause 11 from the Health Services Amendment Bill — a clause designed to clarify and improve access to lawful abortion services. Even more concerning was the statement by the Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care

LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. is due to officially exit the World Health Organization on Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both U.S. health and global health and also in violation of a U.S. law that requires Washington to pay the U.N. health agency $260 million in fees that it

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published public health considerations regarding the use of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, commonly known as doxy-PEP, for the prevention of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The guidance provides public health considerations on the use of doxy-PEP amidst the ongoing rise in bacterial STIs across the European

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

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

By Staff Reporter Zambia has dispatched a consignment of essential medicines to Botswana, which is grappling with critical shortages affecting the management of major health conditions, the Ministry of Health has announced. In a statement released Friday, the Ministry confirmed that government facilitated the provision of 20 tonnes of medical supplies to support Botswana’s response

Trailblazing Gweru businesswoman, philanthropist and Rivervalley Group of Companies Chief Executive Officer,Amb Proffessor Smelly Dube has scooped the prestigious Pan African Woman of Impact Champion of Change Legacy Award. The honour was bestowed on her by the West African Leadership and Empowerment Centre at a glamorous awards ceremony held recently in Abuja, Nigeria. Dr. Olawale

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has renewed its commitment to improving access to essential healthcare by donating US$15,000 to Celebration Health, the medical outreach arm of Celebration Ministries International. The funding will support hernia surgical operations for underprivileged children across Zimbabwe, expanding a partnership that has already transformed dozens of young lives. The latest contribution follows a

By Kuda Pembere In Highfield, many pregnant learners are quietly disappearing from the classroom. Every day, it is almost impossible not to see Chipo wandering barefoot around the neighbourhood. To strangers, she may appear troubled, yet her mind is sharp and her speech clear. Chipo became pregnant in 2022 at the age of 14 while

By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe has made meaningful progress in reducing the national tuberculosis burden, yet stigma linked to the disease remains stubbornly high and continues to outpace that of HIV. Health advocates say this is where the media must step in and help shift public attitudes. This concern was raised by Dr Donald Tobaiwa, the Executive

By Michael Gwarisa in Umzingwane  Zimbabwe has officially launched the single-dose Human Papillomavirus vaccine, marking a major milestone in the country’s fight against cervical cancer. Although rollout of the single-dose regimen had already begun, the formal launch signals the full transition from the previous two-dose schedule, which had been associated with high dropout rates among adolescent

By Michael Gwarisa in Umzingwane Health and Child Care Minister, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, has assured the nation that Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) drugs remain fully stocked, adding that government is working toward maintaining a 12-month supply buffer at all times. The Minister was responding to concerns raised by the Zimbabwe Network of People Living with HIV (ZNNP+)

ActionAid Zimbabwe has raised alarm over a surge in online violence targeting women and girls, calling on Government, regulators, and technology companies to strengthen protections as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begin. The annual campaign runs from 25 November to 10 December. This year’s theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women

By Kuda Pembere The Women’s Action Group (WAG) has commended the judiciary for a landmark ruling that struck down parts of Zimbabwe’s abortion law. The High Court declared unconstitutional several provisions of the Termination of Pregnancy Act, ruling that they violate fundamental rights, particularly those of mentally ill women and victims of sexual abuse in mental health institutions.

By Staff Reporter  Cimas Health Group will tonight host the inaugural Cimas @80 Media Awards at Cresta Churchill Hotel in Bulawayo, marking a major milestone in the organisation’s 80th anniversary celebrations. The awards, launched in September and supported by the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ), aim to honour outstanding health journalism that contributes to a well-informed

By Michael Gwarisa  Deep in the heart of Binga, in the midst of thick forests and scorching heat, the name Siposami Chuma is synonymous with the word saviour in some circles owing to his mastery of herbs. These are not ordinary herbs but Guchu, a mixture of roots and plants ground together to form a powder

Vilon, a synthetic dipeptide composed of lysine and glutamic acid (Lys-Glu), has emerged as a molecule of growing interest in the field of bioregulatory peptide research. Despite its minimal structure, Vilon is theorized to exert a wide range of biological supports, particularly in the domains of immunomodulation, gene expression regulation, and cellular aging. Originally developed

By Munyaradzi Blessing Doma The 11th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), scheduled to take place at the Geneva International Conference Centre in Switzerland from November 17 to 22, has faced growing criticism for its lack of transparency during meetings. While the WHO

By Michael Gwarisa The National Assembly has approved significant amendments to the Termination of Pregnancy Act [Chapter 15:10] (1977), marking a major step toward modernising Zimbabwe’s reproductive health laws. The changes were introduced under the Medical Services Bill, 2025, and are aimed at aligning the outdated 1977 legislation with the Constitution of Zimbabwe (2013) and

By Linda Gedde Napoleon’s march on Moscow remains one of history’s most catastrophic military retreats. As his army withdrew, tens of thousands perished. But what killed them? There was hunger and cold, but also a mysterious illness that was long thought to be typhus. Now, more than two centuries later, DNA from the soldiers’ teeth is rewriting that

By Michael Gwarisa in Durban, South Africa Registration data show that approximately 800 scientists and researchers from various scientific disciplines had registered for participation by the opening day of the 2025 Conference for Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) in Durban, South Africa. The conference runs from October 22 to 25, 2025 under the theme “Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve

By Munyaradzi Blessing Doma A leading French oncologist has called on cancer specialists worldwide to take an active role in Tobacco Harm Reduction and help correct misconceptions about nicotine and its link to cancer. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2025 Technovation Summit in Dubai, Professor David Khayat, an oncologist at Pierre et Marie University in Paris,

By Kuda Pembere The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child with the launch of the Adolescent Girls Programme, titled Resilient, Innovative, Skilled, and Empowered Girls (RISE). The initiative will be implemented by the Forum for African Women Educationalists Zimbabwe Chapter (FAWEZI). The event took place at Seke 5 High

By Michael Gwarisa The tone has already been set for the hosting of the Fourth International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) scheduled for Durban, South Africa from October 22 to 25, 2025. The conference will deliberate on numerous issues, chief among them domestic health financing, as Africa seeks sustainable solutions amid dwindling donor

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,

By Michael Gwarisa in Gokwe For years, healthcare in Gokwe North has been beyond the reach of many. The terrain is unforgiving, rocky, bumpy, and scorched by a relentless sun. Narrow footpaths snake through thorny bushes and jagged rocks, leading to scattered homesteads perched in places so remote you can’t help but wonder how anyone managed

By Kuda Pembere With the 2026 National Budget public consultations beckoning, legislators have pledged that the nutrition sector will receive a dedicated portion of revenue generated from the sugar and fast-food taxes. In an interview with HealthTimes after a Nutrition Training Workshop for Members of Parliament and Senate organized by the Zimbabwe Civil Society Organizations Scaling Up Nutrition

By Michael Gwarisa in Gokwe South When Sister Farisai Mlambo, the nurse in charge at Katema Clinic in rural Gokwe South, spoke in an interview with HealthTimes on the sidelines of a Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) dialogue, she revealed a chilling case that has unsettled health workers and traditional leaders in the area. “We had an unusual

By Kuda Pembere The Health and Child Care Ministry is upbeat that Zimbabwe’s neonatal mortality rate will drop to 20 deaths per 1,000 live births within the next two years. Currently at 37 deaths per 1,000 live births, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aspect Maunganidze, told HealthTimes on the sidelines of a Health Sector Working Group Meeting that strategies are

By Staff Reporter  The Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT), with funding from the Stop TB Partnership (Global), has launched an innovative tuberculosis (TB) screening outreach programme aimed at boosting early detection and treatment in high-risk artisanal mining communities in Mberengwa and Zvishavane. The initiative employs a mobile outreach model, featuring ultra-portable digital X-ray machines enhanced with CAD-AI

By Michael Gwarisa in Gokwe From a distance, a thick cloud of dust rose above the Mopane-strewn horizon on the southern side of Muchohwe Primary School, deep in Chief Chireya’s territory in Gokwe North. Minutes later, a white twin-cab vehicle emerged, prompting cheers and ululation from the gathered community. The vehicle carried more than just people.

By Michael Gwarisa Following the relocation of Zimbabwe’s Parliament to the new Mt Hampden parliament building, the Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisations Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance (ZCSOSUNA) is working to re-establish a breastfeeding room for female parliamentarians and staff. This initiative aims to promote and support breastfeeding in line with global health recommendations and recent national legislation.

By Kuda Pembere Professor Mohamed Janabi from Tanzania has been elected the new World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. He succeeds Dr. Matshidiso Moeti of Botswana, who served as Regional Director from 2015 to 2025. Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, also from Tanzania, had been elected as the next Regional Director but tragically passed away

By HealthTimes Reporter In the heart of Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province, the Womandla Foundation is transforming the lives of adolescent girls through a powerful blend of mentorship, education, and empowerment. In partnership with the Graça Machel Trust’s Pan African Adolescent Girls Movement, Womandla is working toward an ambitious target — to reach 10,000 adolescent girls by

By Staff Reporter  Cancer remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Zimbabwe, with cervical and breast cancers leading the burden among women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting Zimbabwean women, with an estimated 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Breast cancer continues to

Nairobi, Kenya – April 11, 2025: The Alliance for Women and Girls (AFWAG) has officially premiered Daughter of the Soil: Sowing Seeds of Hope, a powerful new documentary that reframes African women’s leadership as a strategic driver of global progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Directed by award-winning Zimbabwean filmmaker Kudzai Tinago of Tigzozo

By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is witnessing a sharp rise in healthcare fraud, particularly within the private healthcare sector, with an estimated 1,577 cases reported in 2024, the Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) has revealed. As a result, 13 service providers and medical doctors have been blacklisted, rendering them ineligible to offer services under

By Michael Gwarisa  The United Nations Human Rights Council has commended Zimbabwe for its historic decision to abolish the death penalty, marking a significant milestone in the country’s human rights journey. The announcement was made during a high-level panel discussion at the UN Human Rights Council on February 25, 2025, where Zimbabwe’s Attorney General, Honourable

According to the Ministry of Health’s weekly disease surveillance report for the week ending January 19, 2025, four new suspected measles cases were recorded across three provinces. The cases were distributed as follows: one in Mashonaland West, one in Mashonaland East, and two in Harare Metropolitan Province. This brings the cumulative number of suspected measles

By Staff Reporter The Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe (MLCSCZ) has raised alarm over the use of expired kits and reagents in laboratories across the country, citing serious risks to patient safety and the reliability of diagnostic tests. This issue, identified during routine inspections, has prompted the council to take a firm

By Kuda Pembere Amidst the rainy season, Mbare residents are entering their fourth month with burst sewer pipes, triggering fears of another cholera outbreak. This emerged during a tour of the oldest density suburb in Harare by the Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Honourable Sleiman Kwidini on Wednesday. Residents who spoke to this publication said

By Michael Gwarisa A frail-looking Tinashe Chinove from Masimbaevanhu Village in Shurugwi sits quietly under the shade of a tree, gasping for air. Even from a few yards away, his labored breathing is evident. Each breath he takes is a painful reminder of the relentless toll silicosis has taken on his life. At just 40 years

By Staff Reporter  The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency is the statistics agency (Zimstat) has announced the appointment of Mrs Tafadzwa Bandama the substantive director in line with lawas of the country. Making the announcement, the Zimstat Board Chairmanm, Mr John Mafaririkwa said the appointment was effective immediately. The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency Board of Directors,

By Michael Gwarisa in Mbire It’s an early Friday morning, and villagers from communities surrounding Mushumbi Pools growth point in Mbire, troop to Mushumbi High School, where several partners are offering Gender Based Violence (GBV) services under a Mobile One Stop Centre setup. Over 100 women and girls arrived at the venue by 9:00 am. However,

By Michael Gwarisa in Mbire At the height of COVID-19 in 2021, when she was only 17 and about to sit for her ordinary-level examinations, Tracy Mushonga (not her real name) from Nyakatsa B1 Village in Mbire, Mashonaland Central was impregnated. She dropped out of school and went to live with her husband. A few months into her

By Health Reporter  My Age Zimbabwe and in collaboration with partners recently hosted an Open House as part of the International Safe Abortion Commemorations which brought together parliamentarians, stakeholders, young women, and girls, creating a platform for critical discussions on the milestones achieved and ongoing challenges regarding access to safe abortion services in Zimbabwe. The

By Kudakwashe Pembere Zimbabwean individuals divorced, separated or widowed had high chances of contracting  active syphilis unlike the married or cohabiting couples, a study found. In a study published in The Lancet journal, it emerged the trend was not only common among Zimbabweans but Zambians and Ugandans as well. The study sought to ascertain the prevalence

By Michael Gwarisa HIV estimates in Zimbabwe show that HIV prevalence and the number of new infections in communities that practice polygamy are lower compared to other settings, HealthTimes has learnt. The HIV response in Zimbabwe emphasizes the need for sexually active individuals to have not more than one sexual partner as having multiple concurrent partners increases the

By Kuda Pembere With population growth dependent on future fertility rates, mortality rates, and migration, basing on the 2022 Zimbabwe Population Census, the Zimbabwe Statistical Agency (ZimStat) projects the fertility rate amongst women will drop to 3.2 children per woman in 2042 compared to the 3.7 they found in 2022. This, ZimStat says is attributable

By Michael Gwarisa in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania The First International Conference on the PEN-Plus Regional Strategy to Address Severe Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Africa (ICPPA), has commenced in Tanzania, amidst calls for increased investment towards prevention, research and care for childhood NCDs. The four-day confrence is running from April 23 to  April 25 2024, under the

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By Mildred Mushunje (PhD) Introduction Access to safe abortion remains a contenscious issue for activists keen to see the liberalisation of abortion in Zimbabwe. Currently, the 1977 Termination of Pregnancy Act allows for an abortion under the restricted circumstances of rape, incest and health (ToP, 1977). There are various advocacy efforts underway in the country

Dr Munyaradzi Murwira Due to the restrictive abortion laws in Zimbabwe, both medical and non-medical individuals clandestinely perform most of the abortions. Legal and administrative barriers coupled with stigma among both women and health service providers, and fear of social repercussions as well as risking imprisonment are barriers to access legal abortion in Zimbabwe. The legal

By Staff Reporter One of Zimbabwe’s biggest medical aid companies, Cimas Medical Aid, under their wellness brand iGO donated US$13,753.00 to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ). The donation came from proceeds raised from the annual iGo half marathon by Cimas, held in November last year in Harare and Bulawayo, where 1,422 athletes participated in different

Harare, 8 March 2024 – TUI Care Foundation and Dutch National Committee for UNICEF have signed an agreement around the TUI Junior Academy project to support environmental education in schools as part of kick-starting the Clean Green Zimbabwe programme which was recently launched by the Minister of Environment at the COP28 in Dubai. The world

By Michael Gwarisa World environmental policymakers have gathered in Nairobi (Kenya) for the UN Environment Assembly, held every two years to set the global environmental agenda to deliberate on the the « triple planetary crisis » of climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and land degradation. The conference is chaired by Morocco, and OCP Group (the

Mildred Mushunje, PhD The struggle for the recognition of women’s rights is one that has been fraught with backlash, including those arising out of patriarchal privileges and misogynistic ideals. Various movements including Feminist movements have risen to challenge these ideals. The movements have been multiverse and varied but they generally have the goal of addressing women’s

Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Honorable John Paradza made a three-day visit to the Mid Zambezi Valley communal areas for a community engagement exercise to get firsthand information on human wildlife conflict concerns and possible mitigation measures from communities. The visit, which was done in one of the African Wildlife Foundation’s (AWF)

By Dr Munyaradzi Murwira Background According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), family planning (FP) and comprehensive abortion care are part of primary health care (PHC), and the availability of these services is essential for achieving universal health coverage (UHC). However, lack of access to these services remains a big challenge across the world. Health

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By Munyaradzi Doma A worrying trend of stigma and discrimination obtaining in the country will derail the successes that have been made in the HIV response, Executive Director of Zimbabwe National Network for People Living with HIV, Tatenda Makoni has revealed. Makoni revealed this during an International Conference on Aids and STIs in Africa (ICASA)

Updated risk rates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19 The guidance includes updated risk rates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19. The current COVID-19 virus variants tend to cause less severe disease while immunity levels are higher due to vaccination, leading to lower risks of severe illness and death for most

CBD, the non-intoxicating component found in the cannabis plant, has gained widespread attention in the health and wellness sector. With the rise of CBD products in the market, choosing the best form for one’s needs may be overwhelming. Two of the most popular forms of CBD are capsules and oil. This blog post will compare

“I was vaccinated because it was mandatory at work. I had two options, get vaccinated, or go home. I chose the former,” says Theresa Manongwa,* an employee with TelOne, one of Zimbabwe’s leading Telecommunications company. By Michael Gwarisa In July, 2021, TelOne, issued a statement announcing that it would send its unvaccinated staff on forced leave

By Dr Mildred T. Mushunje Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health matters, and their lives matter!! Adolescents and young people constitute the bulge of population in the Sub-Saharan region, Zimbabwe in particular. An adolescent is any persons aged between 10 and 19 years. Very young adolescents are defined as those aged between 10 and 14 years

Zimbabwe is experience another Cholera wave amidst indications of a surge in new cases in rural communities and traditional Cholera hostposts. By Staff Reporter To date, 4 730 suspected cases of Cholera have been recorded countrywide, with 944 having been confirmed. 30 Confirmed deaths and 100 suspected deaths have so far been recorded since the outbreak

Dr Mthabisi Nembaware was on Friday involved in a road traffic accident on his way from a rural hospital in Hauna where he was saving lives. By Staff Reporter According to a post by Zimbabwe’s leading investigative Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono who says to have spoken a number of doctors , the car in which he

THE SADC Elections Observer Mission (SEOM), has raised concern over the inaccessibility of some polling stations by persons living with disabilities. By Staff Reporter  Sharing preliminary findings from the 2023 General Elctions process, Head of SEOM, His Excellency, Dr Nervers Mumba said while the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) made efforts to print some ballot papers

WIDOWS in Zimbabwe commemorated International Widows Day on Friday amidst calls on government and the private sector to provide them with opportunities which keep them busy to quell the depression and other mental health disorders associated with being widowed. By Kuda Pembere Circle of Comfort founder Mrs Maurine Ngwenya on the s said widows being

● 10th edition of Global Forum on Nicotine taking place in Polish capital next week; ● Sessions focus on the opportunities and challenges of tobacco harm reduction, including the scientific evidence around safer nicotine products and their appropriate regulation; ● 70 international experts, including people who have quit smoking through switching to safer nicotine products,

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Zimbabwe joined the Zimbabwe and Zambia delegations for the tour of the Lower Zambezi Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area (LOZAMAP TFCA), where AWF, in partnership with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, is implementing various conservation projects. By Staff Reporter The tour came just after the signing ceremony of

By Michael Gwarisa Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO – Amref Health Africa has been appointed as a member of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Lead Group – a global initiative dedicated to eradicating all forms of malnutrition by 2030. The movement prioritizes nutrition action and collaboration, which includes supporting countries to implement policies and legislation

By Staff Reporter MHONDORO – Ezra foundation has donated 267 kits of reusable sanitary wear to female students at Chitemere Secondary School in Mhondoro in an effort to end period poverty. Period poverty is a global issue affecting women and girls who don’t have access to the safe, hygienic menstrual products they need. Zimbabwe is experiencing

Zimbabwe’s second largest City, Bulawayo has since recorded two suspected Cholera Cases, bringing the total number of provinces that have recorded suspected cases to nine. By Staff Reporter According ti the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), 12 new suspected cholera cases, 1 suspected death and 11 laboratory confirmed case were reported yesterday. These

THE African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is currently supporting the Government of Zimbabwe in producing the Zimbabwe Biodiversity Economy Report, following a request by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development to the Ministry of Environment to outline the economic contribution of nature to the Gross Domestic Product of the country. By Michael Gwarisa The move

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, 22 March 2023: On 21 March 2023, the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Republic of Tanzania declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Bukoba district, Kagera region, north western Tanzania. Cumulatively, eight confirmed cases and five deaths, including a health care worker have been reported (case fatality rate: 63%), while

Zimbabwe has highest Adolescents Suicide Ideation rate in Sub-Saharan Africa February 11, 2023 Michael Gwarisa DATA collected during a study on Suicide Ideation of Adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa conducted by Regional Psychosocial Support Initiatives (REPSSI) shows that Zimbabwe has the highest rates of adolescents who think of committing suicide compared to other countries in the Sub-Saharan region. By Michael

ZIMBABWE is currently saddled with approximately a 3000 schools deficit against an estimated 13,000 demand for schools to satisfy the demand for educational services for children aged between 3 and 18 years. By Michael Gwarisa According to the 2022 Population Census data, Zimbabwe has an estimated population of 6,694,618 children who are aged 3 to

DEATH NOTICE It is with a heavy heart that I advise of the promotion to glory this evening of our beloved Dr Nyarai Paweni at Dandaro Hospital. She is certainly in a better place after all the pain and anguish of the last few weeks. May Her Dear Soul Rest In Eternal Peace. Thanks to

Another 1.9 million babies were tragically stillborn during the same period, according to a separate UN report.   NEW YORK/GENEVA/WASHINGTON D.C., 10 January 2023 – An estimated 5 million children died before their fifth birthday and another 2.1 million children and youth aged between 5–24 years lost their lives in 2021, according to the latest

South Africa has found its first case of a coronavirus infection caused by the new, highly transmissible XBB.1.5 variant. Maria Van Kerkhove, Covid-19 technical lead at the World’s Health Organization, this week called XBB.1.5 “the most transmissible sub-variant” detected so far in the pandemic. Nicknamed the “kraken variant” by some for its ability to spread,

UNAIDS welcomes the judgement by the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi recognizing that coerced sterilization of women living with HIV is a violation of their human rights. The judgement follows a case brought forward in 2014 by a Kenyan woman living with HIV who was coerced by professionals at a health facility to undergo

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Zimbabwe hosted 8 European Union (EU) Heads of Cooperation and Deputy Ambassadors in Mbire District from 21-24 November 2022 amid efforts to showcase successful project implementation undertaken under the 2018-2021 EU LOZA funding and intensifying donor engagement. By Staff Reporter The EU Delegation comprised of Eva Van Woersem ; The Netherlands

By Michael Gwarisa The Family AIDS Caring Trust (FACT-Zimbabwe) and its partners with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched critical programs worth more than US$54 million to help fight HIV in Manicaland and Masvingo. The programs are Sustaining Prevention, Increasing Access to Care

By Michael Gwarisa The American Centre for Disease Control (CDC) defines harm reduction as any behaviour or strategy that helps reduce risk or harm to yourself or others. For almost every societal problem, there are available harm reduction options. For example, to reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting HIV, one needs to practice safer sex

Ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child the European Union Delegation in Zimbabwe and UNICEF Zimbabwe renew their engagement towards the empowerment of adolescent girls Harare, 10 October 2022 – As the world is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child (11 October), the European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe and

NEW YORK/GENEVA, 19 September 2022—At the Transforming Education Summit in New York it was announced that 12 African countries* have committed to Education Plus, a bold initiative to prevent HIV infections through free universal, quality secondary education for all girls and boys in Africa, reinforced through comprehensive empowerment programmes. Speaking on the Leaders Day of

VICTIMS of the Cyclone Idai who went missing when disaster hit Chimanimani and other parts of Zimbabwe in March 2019 have finally been declared dead. By Staff Reporter Information Minister, Sen Monica Mutsvangwa told Journalists that that Cabinet received a report on the Exhumation of Cyclone Idai victims who were temporarily buried in the Dombe,

The newly elected executive of the Zimbabwe Union of journalist (ZUJ) said lack of the National Employment Council (NEC) for the Media Industry has played a role in impoverishing journalists as well as expose them to abuse by their employers and powerful people. By Staff Reporter ZUJ officer responsible for Training and Welfare of journalists,

AT a time Zimbabwe is grappling with an increased burden of drug and substance abuse, one of the country’s leading Medical Aid firms, CIMAS has added alcohol and drug rehabilitation to the list of conditions the medical aid covers. By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has over the past few years recorded an increases in cases of alcohol

PREMIER Service Medical Investments (PSMI) has laid the blame on Treasury for the staggered and delayed salaries. Staff Reporter PSMI is a Premier Service Holdings Company unit responsible for the management of health facilities. In a circular dated June 20, 2022 seen by HealthTimes, PSMI managing director Dr Tafadzwa Gutu explained that the delay in

ZIMBABWEAN junior Doctors and nurses have downed tools following failure by government to resolve the long standing salary dispute which has dragged for years. By Michael Gwarisa This comes amidst indications that health care workers are earning a paltry monthly salary of ZW$18,000.00 per month, which is equivalent to US$30.00 on the parallel market. Speaking

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a strategic framework for skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) that identifies opportunities to integrate approaches for control and management, including common learning platforms, capacity-building for case detection and delivery of treatment. The framework, a companion document to the road map, was formally launched during a WHO-hosted webinar

THE cardiac ward children with heart diseases at Mpilo Central Hospital is yet to be utilised with parent.s and guardians getting several excuses from Hospital authorities. By Kudakwashe Pembere The appropriately furnished unit was last week converted into a COVID-19 isolation centre, something which left Brave Little Hearts which worked hard to see the unit

Preventing and treating malaria in Nduta Camp and neighboring villages Monday, April 25, 2022 — In Kigoma region, in north-western Tanzania, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been providing health care to Burundian refugees living in Nduta camp, as well as Tanzanians in neighbouring host communities for over eight years. During the rainy season, malaria is highly

The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has announced that activation of QR codes for vaccination cards will now be expanded beyond Kaguvi building to other parts of the country,  in a bid to bring convenience to travelers. Government introduced vaccination cards with QR Codes in 2021 to prevent the duplication of vaccination cards

AUTHORITIES at the state-run Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals have landed themselves in trouble after a newly born baby had her leg amputated less than one month after being born. Staff Reporter Tiny Masvaure, the mother of the baby ended up staying at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for more than three months in an isolated ward

NAIROBI, KENYA AND WASHINGTON D.C., U.S., March 3, 2022 – World Wildlife Day: Building upon the success of the inaugural Benjamin Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards in 2021, African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and Nature’s Best Photography (NBP) officially open submissions for the 2022 edition of the prestigious annual award. Competition participants will have from March

THE number of new coronaries cases have doubled over the past seven days, leading to a rise in hospitalizations over the same period, the Zimbabwean cabinet has warned. By Staff Reporter Briefing Journalists during Post Cabinet Media Briefing, Acting Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Joram Gumbo said, “As of 21 February, 2022, Zimbabwe’s cumulative

THE Public Service Commission of Zimbabwe (PSC), has warned that civil servants who refuse to get vaccinated without any proof or meaningful medical reason for not getting vaccinated, shall be barred from their workplaces and will not be getting their salaries for the period of their banishment. By Staff Reporter In a circular written to

2022 FULL SCHOOL CALENDAR: FIRST TERM Begins:  Monday, 7 February 2022 Ends: Thursday 7 April 2022 Public Holiday: One No Of School Days: 45 Exeat Weekends: None Vacation: 26 Days   SECOND TERM Begins: Tuesday 3, May 2022 Ends: Thursday 4 August 2022 Public Holidays: One No Of School Days: 69 Days Exeat Weekends: None

THE Government of Rwanda through its Ministry of Environment has unveiled three former African Heads of State as patrons for the upcoming inaugural IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC). HealthTimes Reporter The three former heads of state include H.E Hailemariam Desalegn – former Prime Minister for Ethiopia; H.E Issoufou Mahamadou – former President Niger and

LEGENDARY musician and Zex Manatwa has died. He was 78. Staff Reporter Manatsa was battling a cancer known as Multiple Myeloma and this was announced through his official facebook page. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells. Normal plasma cells are found in the bone marrow and are an important part of the immune

On 15 January 2022, a shipment of 1.1 million COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda included the billionth dose supplied via COVAX. Own Correspondent Together with our partners, COVAX is leading the largest vaccine procurement and supply operation in history, with deliveries to 144 countries to date. But the work that has gone into this milestone is

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, Yohei Sasakawa says there has been massive disruption to treatment and case detection of Leprosy since the year 2020 as majority of resources were channeled towards fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. By Michael Gwarisa Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused

More than 110,000 NHS staff — nearly one in 10 — were absent on New Year’s Eve, according to figures showing that Covid is hitting healthcare far harder than previously thought. SOURCE: The Times Uk Of them, almost 50,000 were at home sick or self-isolating because of Covid-19 while patients faced 40-hour waits at A&E,

THE World Bank (WB) has handed over a consignment of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) equipment to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) to enhance the healthcare sector’s emergency response capacity. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking on behalf of the World Bank Zimbabwe Country Manager, World Bank Health Specialist , Chenjerai Sisimayi said, “I am

THE African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has onboarded two former African heads of state, H.E. Issoufou Mahamadou, former President of Niger and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Ethiopian Prime Minister ­ to the organization’s global board of trustees to share their diverse and unique African leadership perspectives as AWF implements its ambitious 10-year strategy. Own Correspondent The

IN what is likely to be game changing, Zimbabwe’s new Cyber Security law known as the Data Protection Act criminalises the sharing of another person’s private sex life on social media or digital media platforms. By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has over the years experienced a surge in revenge porn cases whereby aggrieved lovers would after