High Rates of Depression Among GBV Survivors in Zimbabwe Raise Concern
By Michael Gwarisa The prevalence of mental health disorders, particularly depression, among women who experience Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe is estimated to be around 77%. According to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2019, nearly 40% of women and girls in Zimbabwe experience physical violence in their lifetime, while 12% of women aged 15-49 have
Read MoreWorld Vision Zimbabwe Launches ENOUGH Campaign to Tackle Child Hunger
By Michael Gwarisa In a bid to combat child hunger and improve health and learning outcomes, World Vision Zimbabwe has launched the ENOUGH Campaign, set to reach approximately 2.5 million children across the country’s 10 provinces. Launched globally in 2024, the campaign is a call to action for governments, organizations, and communities to unite in
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World Vision Zimbabwe Launches ENOUGH Campaign to Tackle Child Hunger
By Michael Gwarisa In a bid to combat child hunger and improve health and learning outcomes, World Vision Zimbabwe has launched the ENOUGH Campaign, set to reach approximately 2.5 million children across the country’s 10 provinces. Launched globally in 2024, the campaign is a call to action for governments, organizations, and communities to unite in ensuring
Read MoreWorld Vision joins child nutrition advocacy
By Kuda Pembere World Vision has joined the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Civil Society Network through its global Enough Campaign, which focuses on tackling child malnutrition. The SUN Civil Society Network engages in nutrition advocacy, and World Vision’s participation underscores its recognition of malnutrition as a significant barrier to its broader programming on health, child
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World Vision joins child nutrition advocacy
By Kuda Pembere World Vision has joined the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Civil Society Network through its global Enough Campaign, which focuses on tackling child malnutrition. The SUN Civil Society Network engages in nutrition advocacy, and World Vision’s participation underscores its recognition of malnutrition as a significant barrier to its broader programming on health, child marriages, and
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Race for Men’s Health: Cimas iGo Marathon Champions Cancer Awareness and Wellness
By Staff Reporter Cimas Health Group is gearing up for the annual Cimas iGo half-marathon, set to take place over two weekends in November across Harare and Bulawayo. This year, the event champions men’s health awareness, highlighting prostate and testicular cancer under the theme “Men’s Health Champions Build Healthier Communities.” The Harare marathon will be held
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 MoreClimate change and child malnutrition research on cards
By Kudakwashe Pembere While Zimbabwe is still reeling under the harsh impact of the El-Nino induced drought, researchers intend to study the nexus between climate change effects and children malnutrition in the country. Researchers from Zvitambo, a children and maternal health research institute will be doing this study in partnership with the Food and Nutrition
Read MoreFamily led MAUC: Fighting Malnutrition amid El-Nino drought
By Caroline Chiimba Placing mothers at the center of malnutrition screening strategies acknowledges that they are in the best position to detect the earliest signs of malnutrition in their children. Using a multifaceted approach to fighting malnutrition in vulnerable communities, the EU funded ‘Enhanced Resilience for Vulnerable Households in Zimbabwe’ (ERVHIZ) project trained more that
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Family led MAUC: Fighting Malnutrition amid El-Nino drought
By Caroline Chiimba Placing mothers at the center of malnutrition screening strategies acknowledges that they are in the best position to detect the earliest signs of malnutrition in their children. Using a multifaceted approach to fighting malnutrition in vulnerable communities, the EU funded ‘Enhanced Resilience for Vulnerable Households in Zimbabwe’ (ERVHIZ) project trained more that
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