Vapes Double Smokers’ Chance Of Quitting, Major New Study Finds
By Joseph Magero Smokers who use nicotine vapes are up to 67% MORE LIKELY TO QUIT than those using traditional nicotine-replacement therapy and TWICE AS LIKELY to succeed as people trying to quit ‘cold turkey’, according to the world’s leading authority on medical evidence. The Cochrane report, published last week, provides real-world proof that should
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PHIZ trains UZ students to bridge research-policy gap
By Kuda Pembere The Public Health Institute of Zimbabwe (PHIZ) has intensified efforts to bridge the research-policy gap by training 40 University of Zimbabwe students to translate public health research into evidence that can influence policy and practice. The week-long training is being conducted under PHIZ’s health workforce capacity strengthening programme, with technical support from
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New UK Visa Rules Allow Exploited Care Workers to Leave Abusive Employers Without Losing Status
By Michael Gwarisa Thousands of migrant care workers in the United Kingdom facing exploitative or abusive working conditions could now have a crucial lifeline after the British Government changed visa rules to allow recognised victims of modern slavery to leave abusive employers without putting their immigration status at risk. The move could be particularly significant
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HOSPAZ Sets September AGM to Shape Zimbabwe’s Next Chapter in Hospice and Palliative Care
By Staff Reporter The Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Zimbabwe (HOSPAZ) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 25 September 2026, bringing together members and stakeholders to review the organisation’s progress and chart its priorities for the years ahead. The AGM is expected to provide a platform for members to deliberate on key
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Health Minister Warns of Cartels, Corruption in Health Sector
By Michael Gwarisa Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora has warned against the growing threat of cartels and corruption in Zimbabwe’s health sector, saying there must be no “sacred cows” when credible allegations of wrongdoing emerge. Speaking at the Ministry of Health and Child Care’s 2026 Review and Strategic Planning Meeting in Bulawayo
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Journalists urged to verify disaster information before publication
By Kuda Pembere Journalists have been urged to verify information with relevant authorities before publication, particularly during humanitarian emergencies, to prevent misinformation and unnecessary panic in affected communities. The call comes in the aftermath of the Kariba ferry disaster and the more recent Harare-Chivhu road disaster, which generated widespread public interest and a flood of
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ZCLDN Challenges Lenacapavir Rollout Over Exclusion of People Who Inject Drugs
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) has challenged the country’s rollout of lenacapavir, raising concern that people who use and inject drugs are being left out while other key populations have been identified among the priority groups for the HIV prevention technology. Speaking at a media advocacy dialogue in Harare on
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The Avenues Clinic Invests US$500,000 to Modernise Critical Care Unit
By Michael Gwarisa The Avenues Clinic has invested approximately US$500,000 in upgrading its Intensive Care Unit (ICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU), in a move aimed at improving patient safety, clinical outcomes and the working environment for healthcare staff. The upgrade has introduced new critical-care infrastructure and technology, including additional dialysis
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“It Can Only Be God,” Says CUT Graduate As SilicaGuard Wins Cimas Healthathon
By Michael Gwarisa A digital platform designed to help screen artisanal miners for silicosis has won the third edition of the Cimas Healthathon, putting a spotlight on the potential of locally developed technology to address some of Zimbabwe’s most persistent healthcare challenges. SilicaGuard, developed by two Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) graduates and a medical
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HIPH Upgrades Computer Lab to Drive AI-Based Learning
By Kuda Pembere The Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) has upgraded its computer laboratory from an 80-seater to a 120-seater facility as it moves to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based learning and research. The upgraded laboratory, equipped with modern computers, is expected to give students greater access to technology and help them develop skills in
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