38 measles cases reported in Zim
The disease re-emerged several weeks ago and according to the Health and Child Care ministry, 15 suspected cases and zero deaths had been reported by April 3 this year.
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 16, 2025
Govt bemoans rising cancer cases
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 1, 2025
10 000 TB cases go unreported: Govt
Mugurungi said Zimbabwe’s national TB programmes had worked tirelessly to expand access to diagnosis, treatment and care.
By Vanessa Gonye
Mar. 26, 2025
Cimas calls for kidney health prioritisation
The appeal comes as Zimbabwe is grappling with a growing burden of kidney disease, with approximately 1 000 cases of kidney failure recorded annually.
By OPHAR MAVURI
Mar. 13, 2025
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Health crisis looms at DZ housing project
The project was meant to provide affordable housing to low-income families as the country moves to close the housing gap estimated at 1,5 million.
By TAKUDZWA MUNEMO
Mar. 3, 2025
Trump's funding freeze triggers worry, Democrats says hits Medicaid program
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the administration did not have the authority to prevent spending approved by Congress.
By Reuters
Jan. 28, 2025
Polio vaccination schedule revised
This was revealed in a letter addressed to provincial medical directors recently by Health and Child Care secretary Aspect Maunganidze.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jan. 20, 2025
Teen pregnancy, child marriage: Over 140 schoolgirls drop out in Manicaland
The stakeholders called for enactment of policies that foster equal access to resources, support for victims, and comprehensive training for staff and students to combat violence.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Dec. 12, 2024
Medical travel: Here's what you need to know (Part 2)
Medical travel is a form of tourism or more specifically medical tourism.
By ANGEL NATE
Dec. 10, 2024
Number of trained plastic, reconstructive surgeons increases
He said this during a College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) graduation ceremony held in Harare on Wednesday.
By Vanessa Gonye
Dec. 6, 2024
Modernize clinical laboratory practice for future generations: Former health minister Moyo
Up to 70 percent of physician decisions regarding patient diagnosis and therapy are based on laboratory test results.
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 25, 2024
Underfunding crippling health sector: Minister
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora said this at a High Level National Health Financing Dialogue in Harare on Thursday.
By Praise Nyamadzawo
Nov. 23, 2024
Cholera scare as cases top 70 in Kariba
Health and Child Care deputy minister Sleiman Kwidini recently said the government was making efforts to contain cholera in Kariba, adding that it sent provincial
By Vanessa Gonye
Nov. 19, 2024
Zim probes fish-based strategy to fight malaria
Davis said the United States, through the President's Malaria Initiative, shared Sadc’s vision of a malaria-free region.
By Obert Siamilandu and Vanessa Gonye
Nov. 12, 2024
Old Mutual partners with The Eye Institute For Community Eye Care Initiative
This strategic collaboration is set to elevate eye care services for various community members, including pensioners.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 25, 2024
Health insurance key to curbing maternal deaths
Insurance expert Sly Mudekunye said income inequality stood as one of the most significant barriers to women’s insurance uptake.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Oct. 3, 2024
Resource constraints hamstring HIV intervention programmes in Muzarabani
Zimbabwe has made progress in responding to the HIV pandemic over the years.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Sep. 21, 2024
Youths collaborate towards accessible reproductive healthcare
The International Safe abortion Day is an annual day of action commemorated annually on September 28 in support of the right to safe abortion.
By Richard Farekaye
Sep. 21, 2024
A scar that never heals: Mothers relive the lasting impact of Caesarean section
Ruvimbo Motsi (23), an expecting mother, sat on the edge of a hospital bed after more than 15 hours in “labour”.
By Problem Masau
Sep. 17, 2024
Worry as elephantiasis outbreak hits Zim
Elephantiasis is a parasitic disease that affects the lymph nodes and lymph vessels and is spread by infectious mosquitoes.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Sep. 14, 2024
Shot in the arm for Masvingo healthcare system
Kwidini made these remarks at the commissioning of the state-of-the-art National Pharmaceuticals (NatPharm) warehouse in Masvingo yesterday.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Sep. 6, 2024
Poverty hinders health seeking behaviour
Makochekanwa said medical services in Zimbabwe are extremely expensive compared to other countries.
By Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 6, 2024
WHO Europe laments declining rates of condom use among sexually active teens worldwide
Among other findings, teens from poorer, or “low-affluence,” families, were more likely to have reported not using a condom
By AP
Aug. 31, 2024
Zim on edge over monkeypox outbreak
To date, 17 541 Mpox cases have been reported, with 2 822 having been confirmed, while 14 719 are suspected cases.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 13, 2024
‘Advanced technological knowledge key to healthcare safety’
A highlight of the event was the peer review inspection conducted by USNRC experts alongside regulatory body inspectors and licensees from various radiotherapy centres.
By Online Reporter
Aug. 9, 2024
‘Fund and sustain community-led HIV responses to end Aids’
CeSHHAR is situated behind a busy truck stop in the town, where hundreds of trucks pass through each day carrying goods to and from neighbouring countries.
By Vanessa Gonye
Aug. 3, 2024
Harare records 1 300 influenza cases
In a statement, Harare epidemiology and disease control officer Michael Vere said more than 70% of the cases were from high-density suburbs.
By Vanessa Gonye
Jul. 2, 2024
A woman’s journey fighting HIV stigma
Unlike many people living with HIV, Chinembiri, through the courses and support group experiences, managed to gather the courage to disclose her status.
By Vanessa Gonye
Jun. 22, 2024
E-learning platform for midwives launched
The e-learning platform for midwives is the first of its kind in Zimbabwe.
By Vanessa Gonye
Jun. 21, 2024
