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Over 24,000 children receive Vitamin A supplementation in Bulawayo

BULAWAYO - The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has reported that more than 24,000 children were recently given Vitamin A supplements as part of ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition and related health challenges.  According to the l…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 10:39hrs | 254 | by Stephen Jakes

Zanu-PF government provides central hospitals with critical care equipment

HARARE – The ZANU PF-led government has supplied all central hospitals in Zimbabwe with new critical care equipment in a bid to address the ongoing health cri

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 11:25hrs | 391 | by Stephen Jakes

225,820 male condoms distributed in Bulawayo over 2 months

BULAWAYO - The Bulawayo City Council has revealed that a total of 225,820 male condoms were distributed across the city in September and October, compared to 13

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 23:22hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Filabusi youth seeks US$30,000 for life-saving liver transplant

FILABUSI - A 20-year-old boy from Filabusi in Matabeleland South is urgently seeking financial assistance to undergo a life-saving liver transplant, with a targ

Published: 06 Nov 2025 at 13:29hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity

Zimbabwe has extended vital medical support to neighbouring Botswana by supplying a consignment of anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), with 80% provided as a loan and

Published: 30 Oct 2025 at 22:53hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Gray Hair: Nature’s Warning Signal or Cancer Shield?

Gray hair might be more than a cosmetic concern - it could be a biological shield against deadly skin cancer, according to new research from Japan.A groundbreak

Published: 30 Oct 2025 at 11:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Public hospitals under fire for medication gaps

Legislator Samantha Mureyani has urged the government to refund patients who are forced to buy medication from private pharmacies due to shortages in public hea

Published: 29 Oct 2025 at 06:12hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Senator Tongogara demands clarity on disease-related deaths and national health strategy

Senator Angeline Kumbirai Tongogara has questioned the government's approach to reducing morbidity and mortality rates caused by both communicable and noncommun

Published: 26 Oct 2025 at 09:34hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Senators alarmed by surge in girl child sexual abuse cases

Zimbabwean senators have raised alarm over the escalating cases of sexual abuse against girl children, describing the crisis as a national emergency that demand

Published: 22 Oct 2025 at 06:35hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe Faces Sharp Rise in Malaria Cases: Over 130,000 Infections Recorded

Zimbabwe is grappling with a dramatic surge in malaria cases, with over 130,000 confirmed infections and 365 deaths reported as of August 2025—a staggering 30

Published: 22 Oct 2025 at 06:05hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Malaria surge in Southern Africa sparks alarm: Zimbabwe among worst hit

Southern Africa is facing a troubling resurgence of malaria, with Zimbabwe, Botswana, eSwatini, and Namibia reporting fresh outbreaks, according to a new report

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 15:43hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Inyathi Hospital found with obsolete equipment amid rural health oversight tour

BUBI, MATABELELAND NORTH - The Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care, chaired by Thokozani Khupe and led by Daniel Molokele, has raised alarm over obsole

Published: 16 Oct 2025 at 06:28hrs | 309 | by Stephen Jakes

Parliamentary Health Committee tours Avoca Hospital, Welcomes newborn with joy

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care has toured Avoca Rural District Hospital in Insiza, Matabeleland South Province, as part of its o

Published: 08 Oct 2025 at 12:42hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Govt probed on capacity to produce condoms

Hwange East legislator Joseph Bonda has called on the government to clarify Zimbabwe's capacity to locally produce condoms, following the United States' work st

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 08:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

SA-based medical expert Dr Raksha Balbadhur to grace Bulawayo spiritual event

The Brahma Kumaris, a global organisation dedicated to fostering positive change in individuals and society, will host internationally acclaimed South Africa-ba

Published: 03 Oct 2025 at 12:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Sekuru Nyangatayani Invites Sangomas and Africans to Glendale Bira Ceremony

Glendale-based traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani has extended an open invitation to sangomas and Africans across Zimbabwe to attend a thanksgiving ceremony

Published: 03 Oct 2025 at 10:39hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Outrage over fake health worker scandals at Mpilo Hospital

Bulawayo residents, civil society leaders, and political commentators have expressed outrage over repeated incidents of fake health practitioners being exposed

Published: 03 Oct 2025 at 06:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Traditional healer embraces scientific machinery to modernise surgeries and medicine

In a bold move to modernise traditional healing practices, renowned Zimbabwean healer Sekuru Nyangatayani (born Peter Chingudzi) has announced the incorporation

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 06:28hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

First Lady donates blankets to all central hospitals across Zimbabwe

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has donated brand-new blankets for every bed in all central and provincial hospitals across Zimbabwe, in her capacity as Health an

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 06:21hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Media urged to champion adolescent health rights

Zimbabwean media practitioners have been called upon to take a leading role in promoting adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights, as part of a re

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 19:52hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter

Sekuru Nyangatayani Returns from Hong Kong Traditional Medicine Expo

Prominent Glendale-based sangoma Peter Chinguzi, popularly known as Sekuru Nyangatayani, arrived today from China after attending the Hong Kong International Me

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 18:20hrs | | by Edson Mapani

Zimbabwe showcases indigenous healing at Global Traditional Medicine Conference

HARARE - Traditional medicines have long been a cornerstone of healthcare in Zimbabwe, and renowned healer Sekuru Nyangatayani (born Peter Chingudzi) believes t

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 06:15hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Sekuru Nyangatayani eyes China

Prominent Glendale traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani born Peter Chinguzi is set to attend Hong Kong International Chinese Medicine and Traditional Medicine

Published: 20 Sep 2025 at 18:46hrs | | by Stuff Reporter

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 exp

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 11:32hrs | 4 | 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 o

Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 08:16hrs | | 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 co

Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 18:13hrs | | 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

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 14:57hrs | | 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

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 Hosp

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:43hrs | | 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. Throug

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 14:25hrs | | 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 co

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 06:41hrs | | 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 ac

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 05:44hrs | | 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 co

Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:46hrs | | by APO

Mutsvangwa participates at UN's Best Diplomats event

Tanyaradzwa Brenda Mutsvangwa was one of Zimbabwe's most successful young leaders to participate at the Best Diplomats Simulation of the United Nations represen

Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 06:04hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

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

Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 23:22hrs | | 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 C

Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 23:11hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

Residents work with Pumtree Hospital for improved service delivery

PLUMTREE Combined Residents and Development Association (PCRADA) chairperson Richard Khumalo has said&nbsp; they have been authorized by the district hospital t

Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 09:28hrs | | 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 m

Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 22:26hrs | | 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

Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:14hrs | 46 | 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 med

Published: 11 Dec 2023 at 16:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Teenager in online fundraising for children with cancer

A 17-year-old teenager from Harare has started a Save A Child organization which seeks to assist children suffering from cancer. President of the organisation S

Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 13:30hrs | 30 | by Stephen Jakes

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

Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Govt, stakeholders urged to accelerate water and sanitation programmes

GOVERNMENT and stakeholders have been implored to accelerate change in tackling the worsening sanitation crisis in the country to arrest the outbreak of cholera

Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 16:17hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

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 s

Published: 08 Nov 2023 at 14:32hrs | | 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 p

Published: 30 May 2023 at 21:39hrs | | 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 m

Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 18:04hrs | | by APO

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Fuzwayo campaign reports death threat

Zanu-PF sends begging bowl

Zimbabwe's 2023 poll promises now pie in the sky

CCC rallies citizens against Mnangagwa's term extension

Nicholas 'Madzibaba' Zakaria dies

Chinese to build luxury riverfront lodges in Victoria Falls

Magistrate orders DNA test in soldier's child maintenance dispute

US announces policy shift on engaging Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa says chiefs critical line of defence

Zimbabwe to reforms Mutapa Investment Fund

Nkulumane by-election candidates debate vision for constituency

Zanu-PF councillor pleads for lenient sentence

Zimbabwe imposes duties on textile imports

Mthuli Ncube signals royalty climbdown

African Sun to shut down Elephant Hills for major overhaul

Inmates to be gran­ted sex rights while in jail

Khaya Cement production resumes

SecZim tightens capital screws on market players

Sungura Godfather Nicholas Zacharia Dies

A nation that must believe in its own power, no saviour is coming, Zimbabwe

Constructive Counterargument to '7 Wasted Years: How Ramaphosa's Presidency Betrayed Its Promise'

Stanbic Bank renews funding for life‑changing hernia surgeries

A year of dishing out cars 2025

Does the Mnangagwa regime have a different definition of corruption than the rest of us?

Three killed in Harare-Bulawayo road crash

Police officer dismissed for improper conduct

ZACC did not clear Chivhayo - it cleared itself of responsibility

Former President Zuma and his golden begging bowl to Burkina Faso

ZACC clears Chivayo

Mnangagwa opens 2025 Chief's Conference

Police alarmed by surge in fatal beer-related disputes

Insiza tightens rules for mining operations

Missing boys found dead in dam

Demand for houses is rising in Bulawayo

ZRP dismisses former Assistant Inspector Mandizvidza

Zanu-PF accused of open vote buying in Nkulumane

Zimbabwean man arrested with 582 passports in South Africa

ZRP, VID top Zimbabwe's bribery index

Bindura suspected drug dealers in court after major bust

Homeground crowned champions of Guruve Pool League

Human Waste Dumped at AMH CEO's Office Doorstep

AMH Gambles US$40k as Journalists Go Unpaid

MISA Zimbabwe Condemns Shava's 'Media Gag' Ahead of Innovation Fair

NashTV announces shutdown

Why Section 95(2)(b) is not a term-limit provision requiring a referendum

Har­are's 'pseudo malls' spark safety fears

Matobo drops service charges to lure investors

Zimbabwe suspends import duty on fer­til­isers

Murder cases rock Bulawayo

Mthuli Ncube signals flexibility on gold royalty hike

Sungura Godfather Nicholas Zacharia Dies

ZACC did not clear Chivhayo - it cleared itself of responsibility

Missing boys found dead in dam

Three killed in Harare-Bulawayo road crash

The Mall of Zimbabwe set to be biggest retail investment

Police officer dismissed for improper conduct

Nicholas 'Madzibaba' Zakaria dies

Chinese to build luxury riverfront lodges in Victoria Falls

Fuzwayo campaign reports death threat

Zanu-PF sends begging bowl

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Inmates to be granted sex rights while in jail

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