First Possible HIV Cure Reported in Canada After Bone Marrow Transplant
Michael Gwarisa Canada has recorded its first possible HIV cure in a 62-year-old man who has remained in sustained remission following a bone marrow transplant, according to a report from the University of Toronto. The case, known as the “Toronto patient,” was developed through a collaboration between clinicians and researchers at University Health Network, Unity
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Mozambique Rolls Out Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
Michael Gwarisa Mozambique yesterday joined other African countries that have introduced and added Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, into their biomedical prevention methods. Other countries that have introduced the HIV prevention drug include Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In Mozambique, the official launch was hosted at the
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WHO Team in Zimbabwe to Assess MCAZ for Top Global Regulatory Standard
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe could soon make history in Africa’s medicines regulation landscape, as an 11 member World Health Organization (WHO) team is in country assessing the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ)’s readiness to achieve Maturity Level 4, the highest rating in the Global Benchmarking Tool. The assessment, which began on Monday, will also
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Zimbabwe, Egypt Teams Perform 10 Successful Paediatric Heart Surgeries at Parirenyatwa Hospital
By Kuda Pembere Cardiothoracic surgery teams from Egypt and Zimbabwe have wrapped up a third five-day mission in which they performed life-saving open heart surgeries on children, marking another milestone in efforts to strengthen local cardiac care. The operations done at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, ran from Monday to Friday, and this saw two children
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Zimbabwe targets top global ranking in medicines regulation
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe will next week undergo a critical World Health Organization (WHO) review of its medicines regulatory system, a process expected to determine its readiness for the highest global standard. The assessment, running from April 27 to May 1, will evaluate how effectively the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) ensures that medicines
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Condom Price Hikes Spur Africa Manufacturing Push
Michael Gwarisa The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says rising global condom prices should serve as a wake up call for African countries to scale up local manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports. The warning follows a recent announcement by Karex, one of the world’s largest producers, of price increases of up to
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AU, EU Deepen Health Partnership with €100 Million Investment in Africa’s Health Systems
Michael Gwarisa The African Union and the European Commission have strengthened their health partnership with the launch of three new initiatives valued at more than €100 million under the Global Gateway strategy, in a move aimed at boosting health security, pandemic preparedness, and digital health systems across Africa. Working through the Africa Centres for Disease
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Iran Conflict Could Push Condom Prices Up 30 Percent, Warns Manufacturer
Michael Gwarisa The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex Berhad, has signalled a potential 30 percent rise in condom prices due to pressures linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The company cautioned that prices could climb even further if the war continues to disrupt access to key raw materials needed for production. This development could
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Global South Pressures EU to Finalise Equity Clause in Pandemic Agreement
Michael Gwarisa With critical negotiations set to resume, countries in the Global South are ramping up pressure on the World Health Organization and the European Union to resolve a key gap in the Pandemic Agreement, the equitable sharing of vaccines, technologies and scientific benefits. The agreement, adopted in 2025 by the World Health Assembly following
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Health Minister Dr Mombeshora Appeals for End to Nurses’ Strike
By Kuda Pembere Nurses across Zimbabwe have begun withdrawing services, prompting Health Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora to call for calm and urge a return to work amid ongoing negotiations. The nurses began their job action on Monday following concerns over transport and fuel hikes, with a US$30 to US$40 salary increment triggering the industrial action.
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