Zimbabwe Struggles to Meet TB Reduction Target
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe’s efforts to curb tuberculosis (TB) infections have shown gradual progress, but significant challenges remain ahead of its 2026 target. The country had set an ambitious goal of reducing new TB infections to 48 per 100,000 people by 2026. As of 2024, however, TB incidence stood at 211 per 100,000, a notable
Read MoreGasping for Life: The Deadly Grip of Silicosis on Zimbabwe’s Artisanal Miners
By Michael Gwarisa A frail-looking Tinashe Chinove from Masimbaevanhu Village in Shurugwi sits quietly under the shade of a tree, gasping for air. Even from a few yards away, his labored breathing is evident. Each breath he takes is a painful reminder of the relentless toll silicosis has taken on his life. At just 40
Read MoreIn Zimbabwe, a Mobile App “One Impact” Has Enhanced Human Rights Outcomes for Persons with TB
By Michael Gwarisa As a young person who has survived Tuberculosis (TB), Munyaradzi Saruchera (27) from Dzivarasekwa in Harare now wants to make an impact in Zimbabwe’s TB response. He volunteers as a TB champion under the Stop TB Partnership Zimbabwe. His roles encompass getting feedback from the TB community regarding access to services, monitoring
Read MoreZimbabwe’s TB Financing Timebomb: 95% Of Zimbabwe’s TB Financing Comes from Donors
By Michael Gwarisa Tuberculosis (TB) is by far one of the world’s most ancient diseases, dating back to about 9000 years ago when TB was first detected in humans in Atlit Yam, a city now under the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Israel. History has it that Archaeologists found TB in the remains of
Read MoreEl Nino Induced Drought Presents Bleak Future For TB Patients In Zimbabwe As Many Could Discontinue Treatment
By Michael Gwarisa The heat wave is blazing hot in Shurugwi, a small town in the Midlands province, and Brighton Mangwiro (30), is preparing to go to the gold mine shaft where he temporarily works. Due to the El Nino weather patterns, the heavens have not been so generous in the just-ended 2023-2024 cropping season,
Read MoreWorkplace Stigma Against TB Survivors On The Rise In Zimbabwe
Documented cases of discrimination against TB patients and survivors in the workplace environment, have been increasing over the years been reported in most settings in Zimbabwe with some employers going to the extent of dismissing survivors under unclear circumstances. By Kudakwashe Pembere recently in Kwekwe This was revealed during the presentation of the Community Rights
Read MoreMinistry of Health to deploy advanced AI Tool for TB detection
AT a time the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has grown across the globe, the Ministry of Health and Child (MoHCC) is set to launch a Computer-Aided Detection Artificial Intelligence tool (CAD AI), to screen for Tuberculosis (TB). By Michael Gwarisa The move comes at a time Zimbabwe is making headway towards addressing
Read MoreWhere Are The Mobile TB X-Ray Trucks?
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), has come under fire from Tuberculosis (TB) activists and advocates for delaying to release nine new mobile X-Ray vehicles that are meant for screening Tuberculosis (TB) in communities. By Michael Gwarisa According to initial plans, the nine trucks were supposed to be commissioned at an official ceremony
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