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Condom distribution blitz in Bulawayo suburbs
THE Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) is moving around Bulawayo suburbs distributing condoms, mostly to youths as part of its Sexual Health and Reproduction campaign.The week-l...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:31hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
81 million condoms distributed in Zimbabwe last year
A STAGGERING 81 million condoms were distributed in Zimbabwe last year as the country strives to achieve global HIV testing and condom use targets by 2030. Zimbabwe ranks number five in Africa...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 06:07hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Food aid centres used for condom distribution
THE Health Ministry and its development partners have turned food distribution points into sexual and reproductive health centres in order to bring the service closer to communities.Since the ...Published: 29 Sep 2020 at 07:40hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt out to promote new female condom
The Ministry of Health and Child Care is holding workshops with various stakeholders to come up with ways of preventing the spread of HIV, STIs and unintended pregnancy through revitalised female cond...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 22:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Condom uptake on the rise
The National Aids Council has installed 400 condom dispensers at tertiary institutions, hospitals, hotels, drinking spots and other public places across Zimbabwe as part of efforts to curb the spread ...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:20hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Condom shortage looms in Zimbabwe
A critical shortage of free condoms is looming in Mashonaland West, with only 31 boxes left for the whole province, amid reports that the effective distribution of the protective sheath was lacking in...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 07:45hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
Female condoms popular with gay men
ALTHOUGH female condoms are not popular with women, investigations by B-Metro revealed that they are well-liked by gay men who are looking for better lubrication and satisfaction during sex.Wh...Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:06hrs | 840 | by Staff reporter
Poverty driving teens into sex work
GROWING up as a young girl Suzie (not real name) never imagined that at 25 she could end up being HIV positive and a sex worker.Life obstacles and challenges forced her onto this path....Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 09:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Of sex workers, ZITF exhibition
When news broke out that sex workers were exhibiting at the just-ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), many felt that the fair had been turned into a joke while others felt that it was a sig...Published: 02 May 2018 at 11:54hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
'Female condoms uptake remains low due to misconceptions'
More than140 million condoms were distributed in Zimbabwe in 2017 but the uptake of the female condom remains low due to misconceptions.Health and Child Care Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa rec...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 05:31hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Male condoms uptake exceeds females
The male condoms uptake in Bulawayo at Thorngrove Hospital recently proved to be more than female uptake by far as the campaign for prevention of spread of sexual transmitted diseases and HIV AIDS rea...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 06:28hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Students urged to use condoms
PARLIAMENT has urged students at tertiary institutions to use condoms, provided by the National Aids Council (NAC) to reduce HIV prevalence, even if they disliked them.The recommendations were...Published: 27 May 2017 at 09:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Condom use in HIV prevention as safe as drinking diluted poison
As Africa in general, and Zimbabwe in particular, continues to wage a seemingly losing battle with HIV/Aids, is it not time that the we re-evaluated our long-trusted strategies to ascertain where exac...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 10:23hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Female condom uptake low at MSU
FEMALE students at Midlands State University (MSU) continue to shun the female condom with their uptake still low compared to the male condom, a nurse at the institution has said.Last year...Published: 14 Mar 2017 at 06:08hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter
Do not use condoms, Senators appeal
Zimbabweans have been called upon not to use condoms or any birth control method as that negatively affects population growth, several Senators have said.The Senators joined Regist...Published: 25 Feb 2017 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
HIV high among married couples
Married couples have been cited as a group that has high new HIV infections.Health and Child Care deputy minister Aldrin Musiiwa said this during commemorations of World Condom Day in Harare y...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 09:59hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
110 million condoms distributed in 2016
At least 110 million condoms were distributed in 2016 alone a figure which ministry of Health officials say shows that Zimbabweans are now playing it safe.In a statement ahead of the Inter...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe's condom use per person the highest in the world?
Zimbabwe had 157 million male and female condoms available in 2015 and a relatively high self-reported use of condoms among adults who have multiple sexual partnerships. But is their condom use per ca...Published: 10 Aug 2016 at 10:33hrs | 1434 | by Researched by Vinayak Bhardwaj
Condoms embarrass Bulawayo men - BCC
Bulawayo men are too shy to collect condoms from council clinics and are sending their female counterparts to health facilities to collect, a female councilor has said.According to a counc...Published: 07 Jul 2016 at 13:39hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Condoms can cause cancer - WHO
A research by the World Health Organisation indicates that condoms can cause cancer.Zimbabwe has the highest condom usage in the world as 104 millio...Published: 14 Mar 2016 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gunman loses $300 to sex worker
A THIEVING 21-year-old commercial sex worker appeared in court last week for allegedly stealing $300 from her client who is a soldier. Priviledge Manyora of House Number 317, Area 3, Dang...Published: 26 Feb 2016 at 07:37hrs | | by Collette Mukome
Zimbabweans spend $7 million on condoms
Zimbabweans have continued to dominate the continent on condom use, with a staggering 115 million condoms distributed countrywide last year. Stakeholders in the health sector said the shar...Published: 03 Feb 2016 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
HIV in Zimbabwe: Is condom use really working?
It is so saddening to note that despite Zimbabweans being the highest condom users in the world, the HIV/Aids prevalence rate still remains one of the highest in the world, and one wonders whether pro...Published: 18 Jan 2016 at 11:45hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Condoms used for make-up
THE YOUNG women rush to the clinic to get as many female condoms as they can lay their hands on.While matrons think they want to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancies and STIs, these yo...Published: 11 Sep 2015 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sex staved businesswoman pays married man for sex
A MARRIED Bulawayo businesswoman is reportedly in a habit of inviting a married man to her house and allegedly paying him for sex.The businesswoman Lina Mukahiwa from Hillside suburb is allege...Published: 15 Jun 2015 at 11:20hrs | 15896 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans get 100 million condoms
More than 100 million condoms were distributed in Zimbabwe last year, a huge increase on previous years, indicating that more people were practising safe sex in the battle against HIV.Acco...Published: 31 May 2015 at 08:08hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe has highest condom usage in the world
Zimbabwe has the highest condom usage in the world and this has contributed to a reduction in HIV infections, the state-run National Aids Council (NAC) has revealed.According to ...Published: 21 May 2015 at 13:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans imports $8 million worth of napkins in 3 months
Zimbabweans imported disposable napkins valued at $8 million in the first quarter.If the trend is not stopped, it will mean that by the end of the year, the country will have used over $32 mi...Published: 20 May 2015 at 10:06hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Condom distribution drastically increase in Masvingo
Masvingo has for the past three years recorded an increase in the distribution of female and male condoms, National Aids Council Masvingo 2014 narrative report suggests.The report states that ...Published: 09 May 2015 at 15:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Female condoms used as hair moisturizer
BULAWAYO hairdressers are using female condoms' oily lubricants as hair moisturizer saying it contains hair stimulating products that make hair grow fast.The female condom sachet contains ...Published: 29 Mar 2015 at 08:27hrs | 3698 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans used 80 million condoms in 2014
At least 80 million condoms were distributed under the national programme last year, the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) has revealed.The condoms cost $25 million. ZNFPC, a p...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 14:04hrs | 2521 | by Staff reporter
'Women refuse to use condoms'
Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) has expressed concern at the continued resistance by most women to use the female condom. Statistics availed by ZNFPC revealed that in every 40 male...Published: 14 Jan 2015 at 18:07hrs | 5412 | by Loveness Bepete
Zim scientists in bid to prevent women from contracting HIV during sex
Zimbabwean scientists are developing a microbicide that prevents women from contracting HIV even if they do not use protective sheaths during intercourse.The microbicide - whose research ends...Published: 14 Dec 2014 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Health minister urges people to abstain or use condoms
HEALTH and Child Care Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa has urged people to use condoms to prevent the rise of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).He said, "Please let's prevent STIs becau...Published: 11 Oct 2014 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Mudede must zip-up and avoid making reckless statements'
THE Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) has appealed to the government to order some of its top officials such as Registrar-General Tobaiwa Mudede to zip-up and avoid making "reckless" s...Published: 22 Sep 2014 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
STI cases surge by 19%
The National Aids Council (NAC) said it recorded a 19% increase in sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the second quarter of this year although it had stepped up the distribution of condoms. ...Published: 27 Aug 2014 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo register high condom uptake, high HIV rate
THE contentious 2012 census results showing Bulawayo's population in decline could be accurate if the city's high uptake of condoms is anything to go by.Out of a staggering 300 million male an...Published: 03 Aug 2014 at 20:21hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
FC1 female condom phased out
Family planning stakeholders have announced that the initial female condom FC1 has been phased out while a new product has been introduced.The stakeholders have recommended a second generatio...Published: 12 Jul 2014 at 09:16hrs | 3243 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's HIV prevalence rate rises to 15%
ZIMBABWE'S HIV prevalence rate has risen to 15 percent, a 0,74 percent increase from 14,26 percent recorded last year, statistics from National Aids Council (NAC) show. The statistics also rev...Published: 15 Nov 2013 at 02:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Over 7 000 STI cases reported in Midlands
Over 7 000 sexually transmitted infection cases were reported in the Midlands Province between July and September this year.Statistics released by the National Aids Council last week showed th...Published: 12 Nov 2013 at 18:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
HIV infection rises to 15%, condom usage hits 100 million - NAC
THE country's HIV prevalence rate has risen to 15 percent, a 0,74 percent increase from 14,26 percent recorded last year, statistics from the National Aids Council (NAC) reveal.The statistics ...Published: 08 Nov 2013 at 02:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Less women countrywide using condoms
LESS than one percent of women in the country use the female condom, an official has said.Responding to written questions, Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) acting director for...Published: 07 Jun 2013 at 04:00hrs | | by Lorraine Phiri
How HIV affects women
Research shows that the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is most prevalent in females and the findings leave many people with more questions than answers.Global statistics reveal HIV is most...Published: 02 Jun 2013 at 04:49hrs | | by In-Depth Reporter
Female condoms gaining popularity
The Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) has said the distribution of female condoms rose sharply following the launch of a home meeting concept.A recent survey by ZNFPC revealed ...Published: 05 May 2013 at 09:35hrs | | by Own correspondent
Man deliberately infects partner with HIV
A divorced Harare woman last year celebrated when she met a man she thought would be her lifetime partner.Sheila*, - who worked as a mine security guard at the time - was even happier when th...Published: 27 Jan 2013 at 15:23hrs | 5192 | by Staff reporter
One size fits all female condom launched
Health Authorities are moving fast to help Ghana meet the millennium development goal of halving HIV prevalence by 2015.To this end, they have repackaged the female condom to attract women to ...Published: 24 Jun 2012 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thabitha Khumalo hits back at her critics over her remarks on sexual issues
Bulawayo East MP Thabitha Khumalo has hit back at her critics over her remarks on sexual issues, saying it wastime cobwebs of ignorance were eliminated and challenged the Press to help demystify sexua...Published: 21 May 2012 at 11:42hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Pastor forced to be intimate with female rapist
A KAROI pastor was recently forced to be intimate with a woman while her two male accomplices stood guard before robbing him of US$30. The pastor (name supplied) was offered a lift in a maroon Toyota ...Published: 29 Mar 2012 at 04:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Uptake of female condom is significantly low
The uptake of the female condom remains low compared to male condoms as women fail to negotiate safe sex, the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council says.Speaking during a journalists' trai...Published: 28 Dec 2011 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Misihairabwi-Mushonga's sex, sexual metaphors unbecoming
What is it with MDC-N secretary-general, Mrs Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga and sex, sexual metaphors and objects?Mrs Misihairabwi-Mushonga, also Minister of Regional Integration and Interna...Published: 07 Dec 2011 at 06:04hrs | | by Kennedy Mavhumashava
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