November 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Cholera Outbreak Fear Grips Kwekwe
THE death of an 18-year-old male in Kwekwe from a suspected case of cholera on Saturday has left the gold mining city gripped with fears of a cholera outbreak, this publication… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Government Imposes Restrictions to Contain Fresh Cholera Outbreak
GOVERNMENT is tightening up measures to control the spread of cholera in the country's major cities. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Appoints Technical Committee to Assist Harare Resolve Water Challenges Amid Fresh Cholera Outbreak
The Ministry of Lands has appointed a technical team from several institutions to assist the City of Harare (CoH) in resolving water challenges currently bedeviling the capital. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: MCAZ Cancels Licenses of Medicine Wholesalers Accused of Peddling Drugs to Neighbouring Countries
Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has revoked 6 permits for wholesale dealers and canceled 4 person licences for drug peddling. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Scientist Nyakupinda Honoured At Global Tsetse Fly Research Conference
BINDURA University of Science Education alumni Learnmore Nyakupinda proudly lifted the country's flag high in scientific research, after his research was ranked as one of the best… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Zimbabwe: Cuba, Zimbabwe to Reaffirm Willingness to Strengthen Health
CUBAN Health Minister José Ángel Portal and Zimbabwean Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga on Friday reaffirmed their willingness to strengthen and diversify health… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Survey Blames Tough Economy for Rise in Teen Pregnancies
A latest survey commissioned recently has blamed Zimbabwe's economic recession and high poverty levels for the current rise in teenage pregnancies bedeviling the country. Read more »
September 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: Together We Can Beat Cancer - Thokozani Khupe Opens Up About Breast Cancer Recurrence
FORMER MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe has revealed she had a second cancer attack after pictures of her appearing frail at the MPs Swearing In ceremony went viral, Thursday. Read more »
July 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Parirenyatwa Hospital Moves to Avert Water Crisis, Sewer Blockage
PARIRENYATWA Group of Hospitals (PGH) has moved to avert a water crisis and sewer blockage which affected the mega health institution towards the end of the week. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Hospitals Now Death Traps - Says Chamisa
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has said reviving the country's deteriorating health system is one of his top priorities once elected into… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Chamisa Vows to Revive Failing Healthcare System
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has said reviving the country's deteriorating health system is one of his top priorities once elected into… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: Treasury to Suspend, Cancel 17 Pharmacies' Operating Licences Over Exchange Rates Violations
The Finance Ministry has cancelled operating licences for 17 Pharmacies nationwide after the Financial Intelligence Unit Investigations (FIU) conducted investigations which found… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Says Controversial Drax U.S.$60 Million Deal Is Above Board
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the National Pharmaceutical Company (Natpharm) contesting a High Court ruling reversing cancellation of a drugs supply contract with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Minister Accuses Opposition Councillors of Sabotaging Refurbishment of Ex-Diplomat's Hospital
Local Government Minister July Moyo has accused opposition councillors at Redcliff Town House of stalling progress on the refurbishment of former ambassador Arikana… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Zimbabwe: Over 3,000 Cholera Cases Suspected, 19 Deaths
Zimbabwe has recorded a cumulative 3 017 suspected cases of cholera, including 19 confirmed deaths and 52 suspected deaths, cabinet has announced. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Former Health Minister in Climbdown, to Run for Councillor Post
Former Health Minister Dr Henry Madzorera will be representing Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Kwekwe ward 10 in the upcoming general elections. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Zimbabwe: Parly - Zimbabwe Recorded Over 10 000 Cancer Deaths in 2020 Alone - Machines Down for Past Four Years
ZIMBABWE has in the past few years seen cancer cases almost double with over 10 000 cancer deaths recorded in 2020 alone. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mega-Schools Havens of Indiscipline, Drug and Substance Abuse, Says Education Ministry Official
LEARNING institutions with large numbers of students have become breeding spaces for rampant indiscipline, drug and substance abuse due to difficulty in monitoring individual… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: 'Neglected' Mbare Area Declared a State of Emergency
Harare high density suburb Mbare's New Lines area has been declared a national state of emergency paving way for the government to disburse funds that will be directed towards… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: MPs Dispute Govt Claims That Essential Medicines are In Public Hospitals
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is also Health minister, last week told Parliament that all public health institutions have essential medicines. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: WHO Donates Cholera Supplies to Enhance Zimbabwe's Outbreak Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) donated cholera kits and medical supplies to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in Zimbabwe as part of ongoing efforts to combat the… Read more »
May 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: After Three Outbreaks, Zimbabwe Is On High Alert to Curtail Cholera
Haunted by memories of epidemics past and bordered by outbreaks, Zimbabwe is bracing for the deadly, but preventable, infection. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Locals Resort to Using Shovels and Buckets to Empty Excreta From Blocked Toilets
Residents of Mbare's New Lines and Annex Flats have resorted to using buckets and shovels to get rid of human waste from their blocked toilets as living conditions continue to… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Duped Nurses Out of Millions of U.S. Dollars, Nurses Association Says
Thousands of registered nurses who paid applications for the Certificate of Good Standing and Confirmation letters to the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe in the past two years could… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Hospitals Now Death Traps - Parliament Told
Hospitals across the country have become death traps due to government's failure to fund them, Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) officials have told Parliament. Read more »