April 16
Zimbabwe: Benylin Paediatric Syrup Banned
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has banned the sale of Benylin Paediatric Syrup, which is manufactured by Johnson and Johnson in South Africa, after authorities… Read more »
April 01
Zimbabwe: Bipolar Affective Disorder - Myths Vs Facts
DR Chido Rwafa Madzvamutse Read more »
Zimbabwe: Churches Adhere to Directive On Cholera Control
Most Christian denominations have complied with Government measures aimed at containing the spread of cholera during Easter, with supervision by health specialists being upscaled. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Three Hospitals Under Construction in Southern Region
Three hospitals in the southern region of Zimbabwe, including Thorngrove Infectious Diseases Hospital in Bulawayo, have been equipped with 10-colour GeneXpert machines to assist in… Read more »
April 02
Zimbabwe: Cardiac Specialists Target 60 Free Open Heart Operations
A team of Zimbabwean cardiac specialists will perform 60 free open heart surgeries this year as they scale up efforts to significantly reduce the backlog of people needing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ai Programme to Stimulate National Herd Growth
As efforts to rebuild the national herd intensify, the Department of Veterinary Technical Services has teamed up with the livestock research unit to initiate a nationwide cattle… Read more »
March 25
Zimbabwe: Zim Makes Strides in TB Fight
ZIMBABWE continues to record positive strides in the fight against the deadly Tuberculosis disease with the estimated incidence rate going down from 242 per 100 000 in 2015 to 204… Read more »
March 21
Zimbabwe: Anti-Cholera Rules Beneficial to Many
The new measures adopted by Cabinet this week to reduce risk of cholera transmission and infection will have many other benefits besides the primary one of pushing back on what… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Pushes for Improved Access to Oral Healthcare
All public hospitals from the district level upwards will be equipped to provide adequate oral health care, preventative dentistry, to underserved communities in line with the goal… Read more »
March 06
Zimbabwe: Govt Interventions Lead to Cholera Cases Decline
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Reporter Read more »
March 04
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Strives to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Growing up in the dusty streets of Hurungwe, Juliet Chimedza was her father's trusted sidekick. The father was a well-known traditional healer, famous for 'treating' even the most… Read more »
February 27
Southern Africa: Uncontrolled Asthma Silently Grips Zimbabwe, Urgent Action Needed
Zimbabwe is facing another silent, but significant public health threat: uncontrolled asthma. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Vet Department Reiterates Warning On Illegal Cattle Movements
The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has once again reiterated calls for farmers to acquire cattle movement permits before moving them to reduce the spread of diseases and… Read more »
February 28
Zimbabwe: Bacteria Found in Harare Boreholes
Many boreholes in Harare are contaminated with a faecal bacteria, Escherichia coli (E.coli), according to the Upper Manyame Sub-Catchment Council (UMSCC), and this is a sign that… Read more »
February 26
Zimbabwe: Byo Blooms - Nutritional Gardens Sprout Hope, Health
Seventy-four year-old Mr Sabelo Ndlovu of Nkulumane suburb, Bulawayo surveyed his garden with a twinkle in his weathered eyes. Read more »
February 21
Zimbabwe: Mass Polio Vaccination Campaign Gets Off to a Smooth Start
Trust Freddy and Primrose Zimano-Herald Reporters Read more »
February 20
Zimbabwe: Mass Polio Vaccination Starts
The mass polio vaccination campaign against a new variant that has not been vaccinated against since 2015 is set to start across the country today, targeting all children aged 10… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Colon Cancer Survivor's Tale Proves Disease Is Not a Death Sentence
Dr Talkmore Maruta's personal experience with a colon cancer diagnosis did not signal the end of his life. Read more »
February 17
Cote d'Ivoire: Tthe Miracle of Abidjan
In July 2022, Sebastian Haller was diagnosed with testicular cancer. When this really hits you, in that moment, all that will matter to you is your life, and this grave threat it… Read more »
February 15
Zimbabwe: Measures to Contain Cholera Implemented
The Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee has integrated the assessment of how urban populations have been affected by non-communicable and communicable diseases such as… Read more »
February 14
Zimbabwe: Free Emergency Health Services for One Month
PRIVATE healthcare institution, Corporate 24, has pledged to provide free emergency health services this month targeting members of the public in Bulawayo and Harare in a bid to… Read more »
February 13
Zimbabwe: Targeted Nutrition Programmes a Platform to Uplift Livelihoods
As the 2024 Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment kicks off today, a crucial element takes centre stage: nutrition. Read more »
Zimbabwe: More Than a Million Vaccinated One Year into Cholera Outbreak
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter Read more »
February 12
Zimbabwe: Love and Mental Health - Surviving Valentine's Day
Mental Wellness Read more »
February 05
Zimbabwe: Musicians Sing About Neglected Tropical Diseases
In a bid to raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), some musicians have collaborated on a song that was being played to mark Neglected Tropical Diseases Day last… Read more »
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