38 measles cases reported in Zim
The disease re-emerged several weeks ago and according to the Health and Child Care ministry, 15 suspected cases and zero deaths had been reported by April 3 this year.
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 16, 2025
What’s stalling amendment of Health Professions Act that prohibits advertising?
Zimbabwe can now do aesthetic medicine, heart surgeries, huge neurosurgical operations, among other complicated surgeries.
By Johannes Marisa
Apr. 11, 2025
Alarm as cholera spreads to eight districts
Burst pipes left in disrepair for months and spewing human waste into the streets are believed to be the cause.
By Columbus Mavhunga
Jan. 19, 2025
5 000 targeted in Kariba cholera vaccination
One person has died while the Health and Child Care ministry indicated that there were 97 suspected cholera cases as of yesterday.
By Obert Siamilandu and Nunurai Jena
Nov. 26, 2024
Worry as elephantiasis outbreak hits Zim
Elephantiasis is a parasitic disease that affects the lymph nodes and lymph vessels and is spread by infectious mosquitoes.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Sep. 14, 2024
Malnutrition creeps into urban areas
Health and Child Care ministry Mutare district nutritionist Bridget Buzuzi said there were programmes underway to curb malnutrition.
By Clayton Masekesa
Jul. 8, 2024
Govt must subsidise blood supply
There are several sin taxes in Zimbabwe and we urge Treasury to timely disburse funds to the health sector if blood supply is to be constant.
By Newsday
Jun. 17, 2024
Health ministry, apostolic sects in fight to reduce maternal deaths
Apostolic sects have been known to shun clinics and hospitals due to religious beliefs.
By Vanessa Gonye
Jun. 5, 2024
Zim records renewed surge in malaria deaths
The ministry said it was undertaking several initiatives which included indoor residual spraying to prevent more deaths.
By Gracious Daniel
May. 10, 2024
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Mnangagwa, Chivayo raise eyebrows again
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By Nqobani Ndlovu and Silas Nkala
Apr. 27, 2025
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Residents’ clash with business mogul unravels a decade of deceit and land scandals in Chitungwiza
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