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1 in 3 Zimbabwean Women Could Be Obese by 2030
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is facing a rapidly escalating public health emergency as new projects indicate that 4.2 million adults will be overweight or obese by 2030 with women being the hardest hit group. An analysis of data from the 2025 World Obesity Atlas scoreboard shows that women are bearing the brunt of this epidemic,
Read MoreChirembawangu: Zimbabwe’s New Health App Promising To Revolutionize Chronic Illness Care
By Michael Gwarisa A group of young Zimbabwean innovators is gearing up to transform how people manage chronic illnesses, not in hospitals, but right from their mobile phones. At the heart of this bold digital leap is Chirembawangu, a locally built mobile application and AI-powered platform designed to help patients with diabetes, hypertension, and asthma
Read MoreZimbabwe NCDs Champions Network Hails NAC’s Kidney Care Support
By Kuda Pembere The Zimbabwe NCDs Champions Network (ZNCN) has commended the National AIDS Council (NAC) for prioritizing kidney health care for people living with HIV (PLHIV). The Network lauded the move, describing it as a potential game-changer in improving healthcare outcomes for individuals managing the complexities of comorbidities. Decentralizing this model to all provinces
Read More16 percent Childhood Asthma Prevalence in Harare: ACACIA Study
By Kudakwashe Pembere With childhood asthma becoming increasingly prevalent in Africa’s major cities, a new study has found that Harare has a childhood asthma prevalence rate of 16%, the Achieving Control of Asthma in Children in Africa (ACACIA) study findings stated. The study was an observational study aimed at gathering evidence on paediatric asthma in urban
Read MoreRoad Safety Audits Launch Meeting Highlights Sustainable Mobility Initiatives
By Staff Reporter A pivotal meeting to launch a Road Safety Audits Training initiative was held on March 27, 2025, at Moto Republik in Harare, Zimbabwe. The initiative aims to enhance road safety and promote sustainable mobility across the country. The event was funded by the FIA Foundation through the FIA Safe & Sustainable Mobility
Read MoreNigeria Leads Africa in Skin Bleaching, with 77% of Users Engaging in the Practice
By Michael Gwarisa Nigeria has the highest prevalence of skin bleaching in Africa, with 77% of its population using skin-lightening products, a new report has revealed. The November 2023 Regional Fact Sheet on Skin Bleaching in Africa, compiled by the African Health Observatory (AHO) under the World Health Organization (WHO), warns that the widespread practice
Read More#BREAKING: Braids Worn By Black Women Contain Cancer Causing Toxins
By Staff Reporter The NBC news has reported that Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products used in braids, extensions and other hairstyles popular with Black women, including artificial hair from popular brands such as Magic Fingers, Sensationnel and Shake-N-Go, according to a Consumer Reports study published Thursday. Lead, which
Read MoreMinister Mutsvangwa Rallies Women to Regularly Screen for Lifestyle Diseases
By Michael Gwarisa Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, has applauded PSMAS Medical Aid Society for championing a week-long wellness outreach program, where over 200 members have been screened for various lifestyle diseases. The program kicked off on Tuesday, February 24, 2025, and will end on Friday, February 28,
Read MoreDelta Corporation Fund Masvingo Province Prisons, Breast, Cervical & Prostate Cancer Education And Screening
Staff Reporter This year Delta Corporation provided USD10,000 through the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe for the Masvingo Province prisons, breast, cervical and prostate cancer education and screening. Cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with delayed diagnosis often resulting in poor health outcomes. Incarcerated individuals face unique challenges in accessing timely and
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