Zimbabwe Launches National Framework as Adolescent Pregnancies Surge to 22%
By Michael Gwarisa The Government of Zimbabwe has launched a National Multi-Sectoral Framework for the Prevention and Management of Adolescent Pregnancies, describing the initiative as a decisive national response to one of the country’s most urgent public health and development challenges. The framework seeks to coordinate action across government ministries, communities, development partners, traditional leaders,
Read MoreA 75-Seater Bus of Newborns Crashes Every 12 Hours in Zimbabwe. We Must Hit the Brakes
By Michael Gwarisa Every twelve hours in Zimbabwe, an unimaginable tragedy unfolds. A fully loaded 75-seater bus carrying newborn babies crashes, leaving no survivors. The nation would demand answers, declare emergencies, and mobilize every resource to prevent another disaster. Yet this exact horror plays out in silence daily. According to the 2023-24 Zimbabwe Demographic and
Read MoreZimbabwe Makes Gains in Reducing Maternal Mortality, but Challenges Persist
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has recorded a significant drop in maternal deaths, according to new data from the 2023–24 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS), offering a rare moment of optimism for a country grappling with chronic healthcare challenges. The survey, released on June 2 at Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare, shows that the maternal
Read MoreHealth Assistance Project Improves Maternal Health Outcomes in Cyclone-Idai-Affected Areas
By Kuda Pembere Amidst the devastating impact of Cyclone Idai in Manicaland Province, which damaged clinics, hospitals, and road infrastructure, the Health Assistance Project, funded by the Chinese Government and implemented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Zimbabwe, contributed to over 63,300 safe deliveries. The project began in 2020 and concluded last year. Of
Read MoreUNFPA Partners with Social Workers and Universities to Strengthen GBV Response
By Michael Gwarisa The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has announced a strategic partnership with the Council of Social Workers, academic institutions, and government entities to enhance case management services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) under the Women at the Centre programme. The announcement was made on December 6, 2024, as part of the
Read MoreZimbabwe Launches E-learning Platform For Midwifery
By Kuda Pembere in Chinhoyi CHINHOYI School of Midwifery is one of the six pilot nursing schools selected to conduct studies using an e-learning platform for midwifery. The platform, a first of its kind in the country and was created to close the gap created by the shortage of midwifery tutors in Zimbabwe due to
Read MoreGovernment of Zimbabwe, UNFPA and partners call for greater investment to accelerate progress on the population and development agenda
By Health Reporter At a High Level Meeting to track progress on implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (ICPD PoA), and in light of findings from a global report, the Government of Zimbabwe, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and partners today called for greater investment to accelerate progress
Read MoreZimbabwe Records Upsurge In Adolescents Booking In Antenatal Clinics
By Michael Gwarisa Adolescent pregnancy prevalence in Zimbabwe is standing at 23.7 percent, while 21 percent of Antenatal Clinic (ANC) bookings were recorded from January 2019 to December 2022 among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years, HealthTimes can reveal. The pregnancies have largely been driven by a myriad of factors, chief among them being economic-induced
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