Climate change fuels malaria surge in Zim, overwhelming health systems
The 42-year-old mother of four is no stranger to the challenges of farming in a changing climate, but this year, a new threat has emerged — the relentless spread of malaria.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Sep. 15, 2025
Zim records surge in malaria cases, deaths
Community Working Group on Health executive director Itai Rusike said malaria remained a deadly national health challenge.
By Lorraine Muromo
Jul. 31, 2025
Mash West province grapples with malaria surge
According to the report, Mashonaland West province is also facing a cholera outbreak, which started on November 4, 2024, in Kariba district.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jun. 25, 2025
Zim’s humanitarian situation worsens
As of April 30, 2025, the country had recorded 740 cholera cases and 20 deaths, with a case fatality rate of 2%.
By Praise Nyamadzawo
Jun. 6, 2025
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Deadly malaria outbreak hits Zim
Mashonaland West province has emerged as a malaria hotspot with 47 confirmed deaths, an overall case fatality rate of 0,33% as of May 2, 2025.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 25, 2025
Editorial Comment: Health crisis: Don’t bury heads in the sand
Machakaire had taken to X after visiting a relative at a public hospital where he said he had been left him “deeply concerned by the conditions I witnessed.”
By The Standard
May. 11, 2025
Malaria cases rise in Mashonaland West
According to the Health and Child Care ministry, the spike is being driven by increased rainfall and high temperatures, which have intensified mosquito breeding.
By Nunurai Jena
May. 5, 2025
Malaria fight faces resistance in Mash West
Hurungwe district medical officer Munyaradzi Chidaushe called on stakeholders to educate communities on the importance of the exercise meant to control the spread of malaria.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 7, 2025
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Complacency in health sector not an option: Mombeshora
The urgent extraordinary meeting, “at a critical juncture”, was the second to be held after the first one last November.
By Richard Farekaye
Feb. 22, 2025
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Government to freeze civil service jobs
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Sep. 14, 2025
