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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 | 586 | 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 | 2048 | 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 | 379 | 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 | 1087 | 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 | | 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 | 193 | 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 | 365 | 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 | 163 | 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 | 514 | 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 | 225 | 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 | 31 | 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 | 28 | 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 | 24 | 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 | 38 | 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 | 35 | 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 | 39 | 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 | 33 | 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 | 50 | 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 | 23 | 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 | 25 | by APO

Psychiatric Hospitals in Zimbabwe Oversubscribed with Drug Addicts

Psychiatric hospitals in Zimbabwe are oversubscribed with drug addicts. Ingutsheni Psychiatric Hospital in Bulawayo is receiving as many as 10 new patients per day, despite various government interventions to address the issue.The governme…

Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 07:52hrs | 23 | by Staff Reporter

HIV transmission case stopped at High Court

THE High Court has stopped the prosecution of a Harare woman who is facing a charge of deliberately infecting her partner with HIV.Lindiwe Ndhlovu was arrested in March 2022 and charged with deliberate transmission of HIV.Ndhlovu, through …

Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 07:27hrs | 41 | by Staff Reporter

Govt goes all out to complete Lupane Hospital

WORK on Lupane Provincial Hospital, the first public referral health institution in Matabeleland North Province, has gained pace as the Government steps up efforts to meet the end of year deadline to completing the 250-bed state-of-the-art…

Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 23:45hrs | 190 | by Staff Reporter

Measles vaccination campaign rolled out

THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has rolled out the second phase of the measles vaccination campaign.This comes after the first phase launched last year to control measles through tracking of cases in the community and supplementary i…

Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 16:55hrs | 195 | by Staff Reporter

Bulilima villagers build 6 clinics

SIX clinics being built by villagers in Bulilima East are nearing completion, a move that is expected to boost health provision and reduce distances they walk to access health services.The clinics are Gwambe, whose construction started in …

Published: 31 Jan 2023 at 08:54hrs | 207 | by Staff Reporter

Typhoid outbreak hits Harare

Harare City has been hit by a typhoid outbreak with more than sixty confirmed cases.Harare City Health director, Dr Prosper Chonzi says the western suburbs of Budiriro, Glen View and Glen Norah have been hit by a typhoid outbreak with over…

Published: 19 Dec 2022 at 21:14hrs | 188 | by Staff Reporter

Cimas iGo half-marathon raises awareness of men's health issues

Cimas Health Group is marking Men's Health Awareness Month by offering Cimas members prostate cancer screening at all its clinics throughout November, broadcasting a prostate cancer talk show on Friday (November 18) and holding an iGo Move…

Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 09:14hrs | 188 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Almost 200 babies born through IVF Zimbabwe programme

The in vitro (IVF) fertilisation programme which was reintroduced in Zimbabwe in 2016 by a team led by Dr Tinovimba Mhlanga has proved a great success with 197 live births recorded so far and more expected before the year ends.With almost …

Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 10:06hrs | 187 | by Agencies

Lupane Provincial Hospital takes shape

THE 250-bed Lupane Provincial Hospital, which is set to improve the provision of health services in Matabeleland North is taking shape, with key stakeholders hopeful that there will be significant progress towards its completion by the end…

Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 10:42hrs | 189 | by Staff Reporter

Family demands compensation for UBH death

FOR eight months, a family from Bulawayo's Emganwini suburb did not bury the body of a loved one who died at the United Bulawayo Hospitals after he fell from the third floor of a building at the institution.Welcome Moyo's family is not hap…

Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 07:00hrs | 195 | by Staff Reporter

33% drop in Bulawayo diarrhoea cases

THE City of Bulawayo has recorded a 33% decrease in diarrhoea cases from 148 in March to 97 in April this year.Latest Bulawayo City Council minutes state that although the city is still experiencing water challenges, diarrhoea was no longe…

Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 09:34hrs | 194 | by Staff Reporter

Two clinics commissioned in Bikita

Two clinics have been commissioned in Bikita, Masvingo province at Shumbaimwe in Ward 11 and Mupamaonde in Ward 22 amid excitement by the villagers.Villagers used to walk long distances such as 30km to health institutions away from their a…

Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 06:31hrs | 23 | by Stephen Jakes

Shock as negligence by hospital staff leads to baby's leg amputation

AUTHORITIES at the state-run Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals have landed themselves in trouble after a newly born baby had her leg amputated less than one month after being born.Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights reported that Tiny Masvaure…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 08:43hrs | 31 | by Stephen Jakes

Omicron variant detected at Lupane state university

Lupane State University and Inyathi High School in Matabeleland North province have recorded six and 13 COVID-19 cases, respectively, prompting authorities to be on high alert as the country braces for a fourth wave of the killer disease a…

Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 13:14hrs | 24 | by Desmond Nleya

Zimbabwe moves towards HIV decriminalisation

Zimbabwe has made great progress in the decriminalisation of wilful transmission of HIV as part of efforts to end the stigma and discrimination that surrounds HIV infection. Through an amendment in the Marriages Bill 2019, Parliament is se…

Published: 19 Nov 2021 at 06:42hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter

Gokwe North district hospital faces mass exodus of nurses

Gokwe North District Hospital (GNDH) is facing a mass exodus of nurses, Bulawayo24.com has learnt Nurses at the hospital claim they are not satisfied with the way the hospital is being managed. Speaking to the publication the nurses said t…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 18:16hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Gokwe

Doctors team up to provide free health services

LOCAL Doctors are complementing the government's drive to enhance access to health care, with a free medical outreach programme targeting vulnerable communities in Bulawayo.91-year old Gogo Esnath Mulauzi has been residing at Sidojiwe flat…

Published: 30 Oct 2021 at 14:59hrs | 6 | by ZBC

Zimbabwe faces rising drug abuse problem

Zimbabwe is experiencing an upsurge in drug abuse cases and most of those abusing the drugs are young people. Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Dr John Mangwiro said concerted efforts are needed to address the rising substance abuse pr…

Published: 29 Oct 2021 at 08:53hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter

Ingutsheni dedicates ward for drug addicts rehab

INGUTSHENI Hospital has announced plans to establish a drug addict rehabilitation centre at the psychiatric institution after the government raised alarm over rampant drug abuse in the country.In June, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said his…

Published: 27 Oct 2021 at 22:21hrs | 14 | by Staff Reporter

Maisha Health Fund launches convenient, phone-based medical aid registration via USSD

Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe's health insurance unit, Maisha Health Fund, has launched an innovative and convenient way to register for medical aid cover through the mobile phone. The service, which is available to all Zimbabweans by simply d…

Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 17:33hrs | 7 | by Agencies

Pregnant women can use PrEP- study

PREGNANT women who are HIV negative can use the Dapivirine ring and oral Truvada as a means to prevent HIV infection in the last stages of their pregnancies, a recent study has revealed.It is estimated that a woman is three times more like…

Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 07:30hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter

Ekusileni Medical Centre opening to be decided today

THE decision on the opening of Ekusileni Medical Centre will be made today when an inspection team from the Health Professions Authority (HPA) presents a report on its findings following an assessment of the facility. The team comprising 1…

Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 07:28hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter

Bulawayo tops country Covid-19 infection risk

THE Metropolitan provinces of Bulawayo and Harare are at the highest risk of a debilitating third wave of Covid-19 infections in the country amid reports that the country's seven-day rolling average for infections has shot up from 13 to 90…

Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

500k doses for Covid-19 hotspots

Vaccinations are being stepped up in identified Covid-19 hotspots, now that 500 000 more doses arrived on Saturday with another 2 million expected at the end of this week, to help break the chains of infection in the areas.Zimbabwe has see…

Published: 28 Jun 2021 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff Reporter

US$70 million war chest for Covid-19 vaccines

Government is set to utilise the US$70 million left in its coffers from the US$100 million set aside by Treasury for the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines as the fight against the pandemic intensifies in the wake of a third wave of infections.…

Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 07:56hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter

Lupane State University a potential COVID-19 hotspot

Lupane State University is a timely time bomb for the corona virus after the decision by it's authorities to converge at all students at the compass.Over the years, the institution has some of it's staff and students based in Bulawayo but …

Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 19:52hrs | 1 | by Philani Simango

Methods for Controlling the Spread of Germs during the Covid-19 Pandemic

There was a time when people didn't know why they became ill. They had no idea that germs that the naked eye couldn't see were the cause of most of the sicknesses they experienced. The first bacteria was discovered by scientists in 1676, a…

Published: 19 May 2021 at 09:00hrs | 15 | by Staff Writer

Zimbabwe records no Covid-19 vaccine side effects

Zimbabwe has not recorded severe side effects of Covid-19 vaccines since mass inoculation began nearly four months ago.More than 571 000 people had received their first dose of the vaccine by Friday, while nearly 203 000 had been administe…

Published: 16 May 2021 at 08:07hrs | 20 | by Staff Reporter

Mnangagwa to officially open country's first free orthopaedic hospital in Bulawayo

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is today set to officially open the country's first free orthopaedic hospital, Cure Children's Hospital and a Covid-19 designated treatment and isolation centre at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) as the Second Repub…

Published: 14 May 2021 at 07:07hrs | 16 | by Staff Reporter

Summit Care Trust commemorates mental health week with the rest of the world

Summit Care Trust (SCT) joins the rest of the world in commemorating Mental Health week from today (Monday 10 May) to Saturday, 16 May.The community based organisation, has lined up a calendar of events aimed at bringing awareness about th…

Published: 09 May 2021 at 07:51hrs | 2 | by Marvel Mapininga

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