Contraceptive push prevents unsafe abortions, maternal deaths
Over 2 million Zimbabwean women accessed modern contraception in 2025, helping to prevent an estimated 815 000 unintended pregnancies and 204 000 unsafe abortions,
By SHARON ZEBRA
Apr. 8, 2026
The power of faith: Apostolic sect clinic helps to lower maternal mortality
A STUDY into the birth practices of conservative apostolic sects, conducted by OPHID in 2014, revealed that members consider the Holy Spirit to be the guiding force in healing.
By Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 30, 2025
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Pregnant girls turn to backyard abortion services
Nevertheless, more than 70 000 illegal abortions are performed in Zimbabwe each year, this publication learnt.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Feb. 18, 2024
Pregnant girls turn to backyard abortion services.
Zimbabwe is battling a surge in adolescent pregnancies, which remain a major contributor to maternal and child mortality.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Feb. 18, 2024
Zimunya creates space for stranded teen mothers
Zimunya started taking care of teenage mothers five years ago under an initiative dubbed Kukosha with the support of one Sue Austin.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Oct. 21, 2023
Zim records surge in contraceptive uptake
The prevalence of contraceptive use was highest in southern Africa (52,3%) and lowest in West Africa (5,4%).
By Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 11, 2023
