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Beyond IPEC vs Ministry of Health: Rethinking Medical aid regulation in Zimbabwe through an Independent Health-focused body
By Enock Musungwini, MPH; MBA The recent article published by the Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe titled “Healthcare funders push back, warn 80% of Private Healthcare funding at risk in IPEC Takeover” raises important and timely concerns about the future of medical aid regulation in Zimbabwe. The sector, valued at nearly US$400 million annually,
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Zimbabwe’s abortion debate is asking the wrong questions
By Memory Pamella Kadau Zimbabwe’s abortion conversation remains trapped in the wrong questions. Why are we still debating whether the procedure should be allowed when the law (ToP) already makes provision for it? And why, under a system that claims to protect women, are they still dying from unsafe procedures, while young girls are forced
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Defending the Zimbabwe Gender Commission: A National Development Strategy 2 (NDS-2) Perspective
By: Mercy Jaravani In Zimbabwe, gender equality is not merely an aspiration or a human rights issue. It is a principle and value upon which Zimbabwe is founded, as provided under Section 3 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Embedding gender equality as a constitutional principle is critical, as it propels the nation toward a more
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Making Child Protection Services More Child-Friendly in Zimbabwe
Tanaka Musungwini Child protection systems are designed to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence. In Zimbabwe, notable progress has been made through structures such as the National Case Management System (NCMS), Childline Zimbabwe, and community-based child protection committees. However, while these systems are functional, they are often protection-focused rather than child-sensitive, meaning they
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View Once! About Time Zimbabwe Issues a Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Michael Gwarisa The advent of social media has brought with it numerous opportunities, mostly for young and middle-aged people across the globe. Unlike in previous decades when employment meant sitting behind a desk or sweating it out at a construction site or manufacturing firm, today all one needs is a smartphone, a computer, or a
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World Cancer Day 2026: Africa Should Emulate Sweden’s Proven Blueprint to Reduce Smoking-Related Cancer
Joseph Magero Due to declining smoking rates, Sweden has the lowest mortality from all cancers among men in the EU and an overall cancer incidence that is 41% lower than the EU average, offering a stark contrast to Africa. Across Africa, smoking-related diseases continue to place a heavy burden on public health systems, with cancer
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No Woman Dreams of Motherhood Born of Violence
By Maceline Mukwamba, Director, Adult Rape Clinic By the time a girl or woman gathers the courage to report rape, the clock has often already worked against her. Research in Zimbabwean communities finds that the majority of sexual abuse goes unreported, with cultural norms, fear of stigma, and protective attitudes toward perpetrators cited as major
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Teen Pregnancies Are Not Recklessness. They Are a Sign of Silence, Stigma, and System Failure
Mildred Mushunje and Dean Mutata Why Zimbabwe must urgently invest in youth reproductive health and safe abortion care to unlock its demographic dividend Sub-Saharan Africa is recorded as having one of the world’s youngest populations, and Zimbabwe is a striking example. With adolescents and young people constituting roughly 60%–62% of the population, the country is
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Why Reforming the Termination of Pregnancy Act Can No Longer Wait
By Edinah Masiyiwa I have been closely following recent developments on access to safe abortion for women and girls in Zimbabwe. As I reflect on the Women’s Action Group’s (WAG) campaign on safe abortion in the early 1990s, I am encouraged by how far the country has come on this issue. When WAG advocated for
Read MoreGambling: The New Mental Health Crisis Stalking Zimbabwe
By Method Moyo (Counselling Psychology Intern) Gambling, while often viewed as a form of entertainment, can lead to addiction and devastating consequences. Take, for example, Tawanda (not his real name), a 32-year-old man from the Makoni area of Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe. Initially a promising professional, Tawanda’s casual gambling evolved into a compulsive behavior fueled by cognitive
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