NCDs deaths surge

African countries have struggled managing most NCDs as they are termed lifestyle diseases, making them expensive to manage.
By Vanessa Gonye Jan. 14, 2023

‘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

Let’s go local on medicines: Govt

Government will not tolerate any abuse of cannabis licences and criminal diversion of this controlled substance.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Nov. 1, 2022

Zim in intensive polio vaccine programme

The first round of polio vaccinations will run from October 27 to 30, while the second round will commence from December 1 to 4.
By Tatenda Manyinyire and Lorraine Muromo Oct. 26, 2022

Medicines body flags 4 toxic cough syrups

According to WHO, the medicines were manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited of Haryana of India and imported into some countries in Africa.
By Methembe Sibanda Oct. 15, 2022

COVID-19 cases rising

Speaking to NewsDay, Health and Child Care deputy minister John Mangwiro said Zimbabweans should take more precautions.
By Vanessa Gonye Sep. 29, 2022

Private medical practitioners head for second indaba

MDPPZA held its inaugural conference in Kadoma in December last year, which ran under the theme Restoring the Health Profession to its Glory through Moulding Balanced and Ethical Practitioners.

By The Standard Nov. 7, 2021

Private medical practitioners head for second indaba

MDPPZA held its inaugural conference in Kadoma in December last year, which ran under the theme Restoring the Health Profession to its Glory through Moulding Balanced and Ethical Practitioners.

By The Standard Nov. 7, 2021

Unicef commends govt, partners for continuity of essential health and nutrition services

BY JOHN MOKWETSI Unicef representative in Zimbabwe  Tajudeen Oyewale has commended the government of Zimbabwe and partners for the continuity of essential health and nutrition services for women and children, even in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Oyewale was speaking on the side-lines of a recent visit to health facilities in the suburbs of […]

By The Standard Aug. 20, 2021