Ebola is knocking on Africa's door — is Zimbabwe ready?

The turning point came when communities themselves took ownership of the response. Trust, dialogue and local leadership became the real weapons against the virus.
By Desmond Chingarande Jun. 11, 2026

Ebola alert as Hurungwe activates emergency preparedness

An emergency risk management meeting held in Karoi this week brought together district hospital officials, health teams and stakeholders from several government ministries.
By Nhau Mangirazi Jun. 3, 2026

Govt turns UBH into diagnostic hub

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Jenfan Muswere hailed the government’s efforts, adding that Bulawayo was emerging as a key hub for health and industrial development
By Patricia Sibanda Jul. 30, 2025

Loss of US Aid Highlights Africa’s Slow Progress on Medical Research Goals

Uganda had 13 such programs, amounting to nearly US$700,000 in 2024.
By Apophia Agiresaasi Apr. 14, 2025

US claims ebola funding was restored. Ugandan health workers still haven’t seen the money

An Ebola-focused health worker who asked that her full name not be used for fear of retribution
By Global Press Journal Mar. 6, 2025

Uganda reports second Ebola death, a 4-year-old, WHO says

The fatality brings the number of confirmed cases in Uganda to 10.
By Reuters Mar. 2, 2025

Byo on high alert over disease outbreaks

It further indicated that no measles or cholera cases were reported during that month.
By Silas Nkala Sep. 6, 2024

Ebola vaccine candidates arrive in Uganda for trials

There are currently no licensed vaccines for the Sudan strain of the virus that caused the infections in Uganda
By Reuters Dec. 8, 2022

‘Time Africa solved its own problems’

Zimbabwe will host the global Icasa symposium from December 6 to 11, 2023, after shrugging off challenges from Kenya and Uganda. 
By Moses Mugugunyeki Nov. 18, 2022