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The investment case for diabetes care for rural Zimbabwean women
By Dr Nyasha Manyeruke The Zimbabwean healthcare system is currently battling a strategic funding gap towards the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes (World Health Organisation, 2020). Any increase in national budgetary allocation towards addressing this growing public health threat, must take into consideration the existent intersectional endemicity of communicable diseases, El-nino drought,
Read MoreBright Journey Eye Camp Aims to Restore Sight for 600 Zimbabweans with Free Cataract Surgeries
By Kuda Pembere At least 300 patients have been selected for cataract surgery during an ongoing screening at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, where a team of Chinese and local doctors are conducting a free Eye Camp under the Bright Journey program. In its third installment, the Bright Journey Eye Camp aims to perform surgeries on
Read MoreZim launches Pediatric Cancer Treatment Guidelines
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe launched its Childhood Cancer Treatment Guidelines on Friday, strengthening the country’s efforts to combat childhood cancers through early diagnosis and improved treatment. The launch, which coincided with International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) commemorations at Kidzcan’s Rainbow Village, comes at a time when children with cancer in Zimbabwe have only a 20
Read MoreZimbabwe to Begin Drug Testing for Public Transport and Mshikashika Drivers
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has received drug testing equipment worth US$60,000 from the Abused Substances and Diagnostics Management (ASDM) project in an effort to curb drug- and alcohol-induced road traffic accidents. The equipment will be deployed nationwide to screen public transport drivers for intoxication. Zimbabwe has one of the highest road traffic accident rates in
Read MoreZimbabwe Faces Rising Breast Cancer Burden-WHO Report
By Michael Gwarisa Breast cancer remains a significant public health challenge across Africa, with Zimbabwe ranking among the countries with notable incidence rates. According to the latest data from a World Health Organization (WHO) Assessment of breast cancer control capacities in the WHO African Region in 2022, Zimbabwe has an age-standardized breast cancer incidence rate
Read MoreCancer Association of Zimbabwe Warns Against Oral Sex-Linked Cancer Risks
By Michael Gwarisa The Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) has cautioned young people against engaging in risky oral sex, warning that it increases the risk of transmitting the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) just like any unprotected sex activity, which causes cancer. This warning comes in the wake of research by global oncologists showing a rise in
Read MoreThe intrinsic role of nutrition during breast cancer treatment
By Caroline Chiimba Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of women and a percentage of men globally, and the role of nutrition in breast cancer treatment cannot be understated. A healthy diet can play a crucial role in supporting the body’s immune system, managing side effects of treatment, and promoting overall well-being during
Read MoreDon’t Ignore the Childhood Cancer Red Flags: Listen To Your Child
By Michael Gwarisa September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month where the childhood cancer community comes together to show their support for the children, young people, and families who have been affected by childhood cancer. In Zimbabwe, Childhood cancers continue to affect children and according to the Zimbabwe Cancer Registry, common childhood cancers in the country
Read MoreChoosing the Right Chair for Elderly and Disabled Individuals
By Staff Reporter As people age or live with disabilities, daily activities can become increasingly challenging. A simple task like sitting down or getting up from a chair can become a struggle, making the choice of seating an essential aspect of maintaining independence and comfort. Whether it’s a disability chair, a mobility chair, or a
Read MoreZim scientists discover cancer cure
By Kudakwashe Pembere As the search for a cancer cure is under way across the globe, a team of Zimbabwean born scientists say they discovered compounds using artificial intelligence, mathematical modelling and machine learning. The algorithm targets cancer cells without interfering the normal healthy cells. These scientists are working alongside the University of Witwatersrand and
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