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Govt probed on capacity to produce condoms

Hwange East legislator Joseph Bonda has called on the government to clarify Zimbabwe's capacity to locally produce condoms, following the United States' work stop order that cancelled donor funding to several African countries.Bonda raised…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 09:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

SA-based medical expert Dr Raksha Balbadhur to grace Bulawayo spiritual event

The Brahma Kumaris, a global organisation dedicated to fostering positive change in individuals and society, will host internationally acclaimed South Africa-based medical doctor Dr Raksha Balbadhur as guest speaker at a spiritual event in…

Published: 03 Oct 2025 at 13:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Sekuru Nyangatayani Invites Sangomas and Africans to Glendale Bira Ceremony

Glendale-based traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani has extended an open invitation to sangomas and Africans across Zimbabwe to attend a thanksgiving ceremony (Bira) at his shrine in Glendale tomorrow.Fresh from representing Zimbabwe at …

Published: 03 Oct 2025 at 11:39hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Outrage over fake health worker scandals at Mpilo Hospital

Bulawayo residents, civil society leaders, and political commentators have expressed outrage over repeated incidents of fake health practitioners being exposed at Mpilo Central Hospital - raising serious concerns about patient safety and i…

Published: 03 Oct 2025 at 07:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Traditional healer embraces scientific machinery to modernise surgeries and medicine

In a bold move to modernise traditional healing practices, renowned Zimbabwean healer Sekuru Nyangatayani (born Peter Chingudzi) has announced the incorporation of scientific machinery into his surgeries and medicine-making processes.Fresh…

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 07:28hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

First Lady donates blankets to all central hospitals across Zimbabwe

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has donated brand-new blankets for every bed in all central and provincial hospitals across Zimbabwe, in her capacity as Health and Child Care Ambassador.She announced the initiative via her official X (former…

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 07:21hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Media urged to champion adolescent health rights

Zimbabwean media practitioners have been called upon to take a leading role in promoting adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights, as part of a regional initiative aimed at improving youth access to health services.The appeal…

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 20:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Sekuru Nyangatayani Returns from Hong Kong Traditional Medicine Expo

Prominent Glendale-based sangoma Peter Chinguzi, popularly known as Sekuru Nyangatayani, arrived today from China after attending the Hong Kong International Medicine and Traditional Medicine Expo.The expo, held from 23-28 September, aimed…

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 19:20hrs | | by Edson Mapani

Zimbabwe showcases indigenous healing at Global Traditional Medicine Conference

HARARE - Traditional medicines have long been a cornerstone of healthcare in Zimbabwe, and renowned healer Sekuru Nyangatayani (born Peter Chingudzi) believes these practices can effectively complement the country's formal healthcare syste…

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 07:15hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Sekuru Nyangatayani eyes China

Prominent Glendale traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani born Peter Chinguzi is set to attend Hong Kong International Chinese Medicine and Traditional Medicine Conference 2025 next week.Sekuru Nyangatayani will be at the traditional Medic…

Published: 20 Sep 2025 at 19:46hrs | | by Stuff Reporter

India targets massive Zim traditional knowledge, healthcare transfers

HARARE - As part of strengthening its bilateral co-operation with Zimbabwe, India is targeting to invest in traditional knowledge and preventive health care expertise (and skills) transfer thereby reaffirming shared commitment to building …

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 12:32hrs | 178 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Bed Bugs Appear to Have a Genetic Resistance to Pesticides

A mutation that helps insects survive our chemical onslaught has been found in one of the worst places imaginable: the genome of the common bed bug.For better or worse, we had these itchy little things under control in the wake of the chem…

Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 09:16hrs | | by Erick Matotoba

Hindu Society refurbishes Belvedere clinic

The Hindu Society in Zimbabwe has committed and spent close to US$40,000 in the refurbishment of Belvedere clinic, with Harare Mayor, Councillor Jacob Mafume commenting on the gesture as a genuine and sustainable health initiative."We real…

Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 18:13hrs | 578 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Allegations surface against Lupane District Chief Medical Officer for misuse of authority and decline in hospital services

Lupane District Chief Medical Officer, George Mutizira, has come under scrutiny following allegations that he has contributed to the decline in service delivery at St. Luke's Hospital. It is claimed that Mutizira has been directing patient…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 14:57hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

IWA rescues Zim's needy, fights period poverty

IN accordance with ethos and values of India's traditions, Indian Women Association (IWA) has this Tuesday in Harare extended an assortment of donations to six needy charitable homes including sanitary ware in their quest to fight period p…

Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 20:43hrs | 210 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Harare

NetOne expands healthcare access through innovative telemedicine initiative

In a significant step toward modernizing healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe, NetOne and Zim Smart Village have launched another OneHealth Telemedicine Virtual Hospital in Chirumhanzu, marking the latest addition to a growing network of over 2…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:43hrs | 217 | by Paul Ndou

Global interventions to end HIV and AIDS: A call for sustained action

As the world marks over four decades since the emergence of HIV and AIDS, the global response has evolved from fear and stigma to hope and determination. Through innovative interventions, robust funding mechanisms, and scientific breakthro…

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 14:25hrs | 569 | by Marilyn Mutize

Pioneering progress amid resource constraints in African radiology and oncology

Experts are concerned about resource limits and insufficient radiology skills and services in Africa, particularly for cancer detection and treatment. As the continent grapples with the rising burden of cancer, the intersection of oncology…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:41hrs | 360 | by Agencies

Africa declares Mpox public health emergency amid surge in cases and deaths

Africa's top health authority, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has declared an outbreak of mpox a public health emergency across the continent.Scientists at the Africa CDC have raised concerns about the …

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 06:44hrs | 728 | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe prepares for ward based mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms and lymphatic filariasis

BULAWAYO - To tackle the prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Zimbabwe is gearing up for a nationwide mass drug administration (MDA) campaign set to commence this September. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Child Care, wi…

Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:46hrs | 1189 | by APO

Being with the people all the time.

Cholera, a water-borne disease that can bring the infected down in hours is on the rampage. The unrelenting malady is on the war-path with cases now recorded in many places including cities and the countryside. However, government has acti…

Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 23:22hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

Being with the people all the time.

When the Zanu-PF legislator for Mazowe North Constituency Hon. Cde Tsungi Makumbe heard that there was a confirmed cholera case at Chinehasha Health Centre in Chiweshe, he quickly mobilised medicines and other necessities for the Clinic. H…

Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 23:11hrs | 245 | by Thomas Murisa

Residents work with Pumtree Hospital for improved service delivery

PLUMTREE Combined Residents and Development Association (PCRADA) chairperson Richard Khumalo has said  they have been authorized by the district hospital to be the middlemen for residents whenever they face challenges.Khumalo said sin…

Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 09:28hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Stanbic Bank donates US$20 000 for chemotherapy drugs to CAZ

Harare, 19 December 2023 - Stanbic Bank has donated US$20 000 to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) towards the purchasing of chemotherapy drugs for its members. This year is the 10th consecutive year in which the Standard Bank …

Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 22:26hrs | 241 | by Agencies

Cimas expands services in Matebeleland

ONE of Zimbabwe's leading medical aid providers Cimas Health Group has revealed plans to expand its healthcare and wellness services in the Matebeleland region to provide facilities matching global standards.Cimas healthcare group chief ex…

Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:14hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter

Financial services group partners with government to enhance healthcare access in Bulawayo

In a notable initiative towards improving healthcare accessibility, a local financial services group collaborated with the government to host a two-day free medical health camp and officially open a clinic in Bulawayo this Saturday. The ev…

Published: 11 Dec 2023 at 16:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe achieves milestone in HIV/AIDS Fight, recognized among top performers in Africa

Zimbabwe has emerged as one of the leading nations in Africa making significant progress in the battle against HIV/AIDS, surpassing the 95-95-95 targets set by UNAIDS well ahead of schedule. The commendable achievement places Zimbabwe amon…

Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 09:49hrs | 247 | by Staff Reporter

Testicular torsion, an emergency

Testicular torsion is when testes twist around the spermatic cord(from which the testes are suspended), cutting blood flow to the testicle. This causes sudden severe pain on one side of the scrotum-an emergency, we have 6 hours to save the…

Published: 08 Nov 2023 at 14:32hrs | 252 | by Erick Matotoba

Zimbabwe starts developing its 2.0 One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) National Action Plan

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe - The Government of Zimbabwe has commenced updating its antimicrobial resistance (AMR) National Action Plan (NAP) 2023-2027, to replace the previous NAP (2017-2021) which had lapsed. The process is being led by the Minis…

Published: 30 May 2023 at 22:39hrs | 236 | by APO

Zimbabwe Hosts Workshop on Integrating Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health Components in HIV Programming for Global Fund

HARARE - Representatives from Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, whose funding request proposals are due for submission to the Global Fund, are meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe from 19-21 April 2023. The meeting gives these high …

Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 19:04hrs | | by APO

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