WHO launches new roadmap on breast cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework today providing a roadmap to attain the targets to save 2.5 million lives from breast cancer by 2040. The new Framework launched ahead of the World Cancer Day campaign marked tomorrow, recommends to countries to implement the three pillars of health promotion
Read MoreZimbabwe hosts the 2nd African Regional Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Conference
THE Second African Regional Conference on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) has kicked-off in the Victoria Falls and will will run from 12 – 14 January 2023. By Tatenda Chimbwanda in Victoria Falls The conference is running under the theme “NCD prevention, surveillance and management to achieve SDG 3 in the context of COVID-19 and other health
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Zim launches new National Eye Health Strategy
Zimbabwe has launched its new National Eye Health Strategy to quell the growing burden of eye diseases in the country. By Kudakwashe Pembere Speaking at the official launch at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals on Wednesday, Vice President and Health and Child Care Minister Dr Constantino Chiwenga said this strategy for the period 2021 to 2025
Read MoreZim Govt recalls Purity Essential Baby Powder
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has ordered the removal of Purity Essential Baby Powder from shops following a discovery that the product had a cancer-causing substance. By Kudakwashe Pembere This product is being recalled by its manufacturer Tiger Brands in South Africa after finding it contained impermissible levels of asbestos. “Tiger Brands of
Read More#BREAKING: Cervical Cancer Self Testing Solution Launched
Every year, over 604,000 women worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer and approximately 342,000 die from this preventable disease, caused by infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV). 1 Nearly 9 out of 10 women who die from cervical cancer live in low- and middle-income countries.2 For patients living in areas with limited healthcare resources, increasing access
Read MoreZimbabwe Red Cross Society Offering Free Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening At Agric Show
The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) in partnership with the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) is offering free screening for cervical and breast cancer throughout this year’s Agricultural show running from 29 August to 3 September. By Staff Reporter Zimbabwe has a high burden of cervical cancer. According to the Zimbabwe National Cancer Registry, this cancer
Read MoreAddressing Non-communicable diseases (diabetes) in Zimbabwe: Taking the bull by the horns
According to the World Health Organisation (2021), noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic conditions of long term duration caused by genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. The World Health Organisation (2021) estimates that NCDs account for 41 million deaths globally each year which is 71% of all deaths globally and of these 85% occur in low
Read MoreBLH Zimbabwe: Patience and perseverance are the keys to success, despite the hardships
In early June Brave Little Hearts Zimbabwe participated in our National Youth Business Expo, as we are looking at establishing sustainable projects to help empower our communities to attain financial freedom. By Tendai Moyo This is so important because donors are hard to come by, and the financial burden of heart communities is so
Read MoreThe Nexus between Childhood Cancer and the Environment
AS the month of February draws to an end, it’s highly likely that the hype and noise around childhood cancer will die down as the world shifts focus towards other health issues on the calendar of events. Under normal circumstances, this should not be the case and we probably need to dedicate 365 days of
Read MoreBuffalo Creek Spur Announces Financial Support To Kidzcan
… Spur to donate US$0.50 to KidzCan for every dessert purchased   Buffalo Creek Spur, one of Simbisa’s sought brands has today announced a partnership with KidzCan that will see the Simbisa owned restaurant offering financial support to vulnerable children diagnosed and living with cancer. Under the partnership, Buffalo Creek Spur will donate USD0.50 to
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