TIMB in quality push as tobacco harvest kicks off
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has urged tobacco farmers to harvest only mature leaves and strictly adhere to recommended handling and curing procedures to minimise losses
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 7, 2026
20 graduate as frontline disease surveillance experts
The graduates from the Health and Child Care ministry were drawn from Zvishavane and Mberengwa (Midlands) and Rushinga and Guruve (Mashonaland Central).
By PRIDE NYAMUPANGEDENGU
Jun. 27, 2025
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Zim faces 3 public health emergencies
The training is supported by the Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC).
By Vanessa Gonye
May. 1, 2025
Minister quizzed over country’s Mpox preparedness
Mashonaland West Proportional Representation MP Mutsa Murombedzi requested a ministerial statement on the matter.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Sep. 13, 2024
Continental body declares Mpox a public health emergency
Thirteen African countries, including previously unaffected nations like Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, have reported Mpox outbreaks.
By Nunurai Jena
Aug. 15, 2024
All you need to know about whooping cough as fatal outbreaks rise
The infection, whose scientific name is pertussis, is difficult to detect early and can be fatal, especially in children and babies.
By Times Of India
Apr. 11, 2024
The link between brain cancer and cellphones
Because cellphones are usually held near the head when being used, the main concern has been whether they might cause or contribute to tumours in this area including brain
By Michelle Madzudzo
May. 11, 2023
Uganda dispels fears of Covid cases as normal flu
The Department of Infectious Disease Control said the outbreak was a "normal flu".
By BBC News
May. 9, 2023
First human death from H3N8 bird flu recorded in China
The patient had multiple underlying conditions, said the WHO, and a history of exposure to live poultry.
By Sky News
Apr. 12, 2023
