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If Smith was an oppressor, then what is Mnangagwa?
As I sit here, my work at a standstill due to the daily power outages we are experiencing in Zimbabwe, most times going for 15 hours or more a day, I can not help wondering.What has this suppo...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:17hrs | 832 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Doctors should stop gambling with people's lives,
Medical doctors should remember their true duty and oath, according to broadcaster and social activist Ezra Tshisa Sibanda. He called on physicians to stop treating sick people as money-making opportu...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:32hrs | 1188 | by Stephen Jakes
'US sanctions trapping Zimbabwe to remain second-class'
Palestine's ambassador to Zimbabwe, Tamer Almassri, has criticized the intensifying economic sanctions imposed by the United States, stating that they contribute to Zimbabweans remaining second-class ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe turns to Russia
Nine Russian health experts have arrived in Zimbabwe to lend their expertise in managing neonatal and obstetric complications, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's maternal healthcare servic...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe health authorities monitoring Mpox contacts after 2 cases
Health authorities in Zimbabwe are closely monitoring the contacts of two individuals who recently tested positive for Mpox, a viral infection that has spread globally from equatorial forests in Afric...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:39hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans seek better healthcare in Zambia amid failing system
Shupikai Sithole, a 54-year-old cancer patient, embodies the plight of many Zimbabweans who find themselves in desperate need of adequate healthcare. After receiving insufficient treatment in her home...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:13hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Ingutsheni Hospital promotes mental health in workplaces with campaign walk
Ingutsheni Hospital in Bulawayo held a belated World Mental Health Day event on Thursday, organizing a campaign walk to promote mental health in workplaces. The initiative comes in response to growing...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:12hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Govt, Bulawayo turn abandoned buildings into drug rehab centres
The government, in collaboration with the Bulawayo City Council (BCC), has embarked on an initiative to identify and renovate abandoned buildings for use as rehabilitation centres for drug abusers. Th...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:56hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
MPs demand clarity on Zimbabwe govt's Mpox response plan
Lawmakers in Zimbabwe put Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Kwidini under scrutiny on Wednesday, seeking detailed explanations regarding the government's response to the recently confirmed...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:48hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt says there Is no need to panic over Mpox
The Zimbabwean government has sought to allay public anxiety following the confirmation of two isolated cases of Mpox disease, which were reported for the first time in the country on Sunday. With com...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:35hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Cancer leading cause of death in Zimbabwe
Cervical and prostate cancers remain the leading causes of death among cancer patients in Zimbabwe, according to the delayed 2019 report from the Zimbabwe National Cancer Registry (ZNCR). The report h...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:24hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe confirms 2 cases of imported Mpox
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has confirmed that Zimbabwe now has two confirmed cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox). One case has been reported in Harare, and another in Mberengwa. Bot...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 16:46hrs | 1098 | by Staff reporter
Emganwini clinic downgraded to 'baby clinic'
A year after its opening, Emganwini Satellite Clinic in Bulawayo has significantly scaled back its operations, reportedly due to a critical lack of running water. The clinic, initially designed to ser...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:25hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
It's time African leaders were barred from foreign medical care!
So, the people of Cameroon have no idea where their president is. Paul Biya, who is now the oldest head of state in the world, at 91 years old, has not been seen in public for the past three m...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 10:51hrs | 1093 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Health ministry introduces E-health patient care
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has officially introduced the Impilo Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, a transformative initiative aimed at improving patient care, particularly in Zimbabwe...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:44hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Khupe engages Mthuli Ncube to boost cancer treatment in Zimbabwe
Former Deputy Prime Minister and cancer advocate, Dr. Thokozani Khupe, has revealed that she has successfully engaged the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube, on alloc...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 18:45hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Fake doctor appears in court, further remanded
Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, who has been in the spotlight for allegedly impersonating a doctor, appeared in court yesterday and was remanded to October 14. His case has drawn significant attention sinc...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:25hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe air ambulance service saves 67 lives since launch
Since its launch in August 2024, the Government's new air ambulance service, operated by Russian company HeliDrive, has saved the lives of 67 patients, including 21 children aged 17 and under. The ser...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:54hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
BCC conducts over 15 000 building inspections in 2024
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has conducted over 15,000 building inspections this year, approving all submitted plans and issuing 310 occupation certificates to residents. This announcement was made...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:44hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches major telehealth initiative
Under the Second Republic, Zimbabwe has made significant strides in upgrading public health facilities to ensure that every citizen can access adequate medical treatment as a practical right. As part ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:23hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Fake doctor spotted at Mpilo Hospital days after release on bail
Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, the 29-year-old alleged fake doctor, was reportedly seen at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo on Monday, just days after being released on bail following his arrest for ext...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 16:05hrs | 2497 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe screens over 1.1 million for TB
In a significant public health achievement, over 1.1 million community members from eight districts across Zimbabwe have been screened for tuberculosis (TB), leading to the detection of approximately ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital’s lab gains international certification
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Zimbabwe’s healthcare system, with an annual investment exceeding US$200 million aimed at improving health outcomes across the countr...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:35hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
Fake doctor arrested at Mpilo Central hospital
A man posing as a doctor was arrested at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo on Tuesday after being discovered attending to patients in the outpatient department. The suspect, identified as Prosper Mpo...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 10:17hrs | 2017 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Air ambulances airlift 19 patients so far
In less than a month since its launch, the government's air ambulance service, operated by Russian company HeliDrive, has already airlifted 19 patients. These patients include victims of road accident...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:54hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
China-aided hospital bears testimony to growing China-Zimbabwe ties
IN Zimbabwe, a China-aided hospital stands as a testament to the growing ties between the two countries.The Mahusekwa Hospital, also known as the China-Zimbabwe Friendship Hospital, was built ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:28hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
Minister Mombeshora raps Zimbabwe medical aid service providers
Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora has criticized medical aid service providers for overcharging and exploiting desperate patients. Speaking at the Association of Healthcare Fun...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:22hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
NetOne launches telemedicine service
Telecommunications company NetOne recently launched its telemedicine service at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, developed in partnership with ZimSmart to enhance healthcare access, particularly in und...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 13:39hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe issues Mpox alert
The Zimbabwean government has issued a public warning about the outbreak of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, which has recently spread to non-endemic countries, including neighboring South Africa. A...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:19hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe says on high alert for Mpox, urges citizen precaution
The government says it has activated systems to tackle any outbreak of Mpox and has called on citizens to avoid unnecessary contact with animals that could be hosting the dreaded disease which has dev...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 10:33hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Vulindlela Ndlovu unveils Cimas mobile clinic
The Vulindlela Ndlovu led Cimas has launched a mobile clinic aimed at improving healthcare access for marginalized communities in Zimbabwe. The mobile clinic is equipped with essential medical...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt's spokesperson accuses Aaron Motsoaledi of xenophobia
Zimbabwean government spokesperson Ndavaningi "Nick" Mangwana has accused South Africa's Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, of xenophobia. This accusation follows Motsoaledi's recent comments suggesti...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 11:59hrs | 1578 | by Staff reporter
Crackdown on fake nursing qualifications
The Nurses Council of Zimbabwe (NCZ) is set to introduce new diplomas with enhanced security features to combat the issue of fake certificates being used to gain employment in the healthcare sector. ...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:07hrs | 319 | by Staffreporter
Mnangagwa partners NetOne
Leading telecommunications giant, NetOne, takes the opportunity to showcase its recently launched service as it unveiled its cutting-edge Telemedicine product at the prestigious Zimbabwe Agricultural ...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 19:20hrs | 6001 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans invade neighbouring countries' hospitals
Four young men from Karoi, a farming town in Mashonaland West, recently died after consuming suspected illicit alcohol. Two of them sought medical attention at Mutendere Mission Hospital in Zambia but...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:10hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's air ambulance services take off
The government-sponsored air ambulance service in Zimbabwe, using Russian helicopters, successfully completed its first mission by transporting a cardiac arrest patient from Chegutu to Harare free of ...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:03hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Mpox threat jolts Zimbabwe govt into action
The Zimbabwean government has responded swiftly to the recent outbreak of the Mpox virus in various African countries, including non-endemic regions, by strengthening its disease surveillance systems....Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:44hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
China-Zimbabwe relations unshakable, claims Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa reaffirmed the strong and enduring relationship between Zimbabwe and China, highlighting their mutual support during challenging times, including the current El Niño-induced droug...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:34hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
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 ...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:41hrs | 141 | by Agencies
Aaron Motsoaledi's beef with Zimbabwe resurfaces
South Africa's Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, has criticized Zimbabwe for its deteriorating healthcare system, which has led to an influx of patients into South African hospitals. Zimbabwe's healt...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 07:05hrs | 1881 | by Staff reporter
Air ambulances for Bulawayo, Matebeleland North
The Government has allocated Bulawayo and Matabeleland North provinces three helicopters as Zimbabwe begins to roll out its first-ever air ambulance service after taking delivery of 18 helicopters fro...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:33hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military offer free medical support to Tsholotsho
When approached by a man in military uniform at her local hospital on Tuesday afternoon asking how he could help, Mrs Simayedwa Mnkandla of Sipepa area in Tsholotsho was taken aback .By her ow...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:30hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doctors, nurses milking patients through syndicates
The Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe is taking stern action against laboratory professionals who are collaborating with health workers in public institution...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 11:25hrs | 544 | by Staff reporter
Nurse illegally performing surgeries on patients in ZImbabwe
Admire Munyeki, a former nurse from Mbizo 5 in Kwekwe, has been found guilty of illegally practicing as a medical doctor and performing four surgeries in Gokwe. He appeared before Kwekwe Magistrate Gr...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 16:48hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Air ambulances training starts
The Russian HeliDrive Air ambulances medical services team has arrived in Zimbabwe to establish an efficient air ambulance service under a public-private partnership. This initiative aims to reduce fa...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:33hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Khupe calls for cancer medicine research in Zimbabwean varsities
BULAWAYO proportional representative legislator Thokozani Khupe has called on the government to fully fund universities and promote research on cancer medicines throughout the country.Khupe wa...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:22hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Facelift for Parirenyatwa Hospital
The children's cancer ward at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has recently been refurbished thanks to a US$11,000 donation from local energy company Caltex. The donation focused on upgrading Ward A4, ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:15hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans cross Zambia border for cheaper healthcare, medicines
At 5pm at the Victoria Falls border post, Margaret Tshuma - who has a 24-hour day pass to be in Zambia - is in a rush to return home to Zimbabwe before dusk.This is not the first time Tshuma, ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe govt to blame for death of kidney patients'
Senator Tapfumanei Wunganayi Muzoda has called on the government to urgently establish haemodialysis facilities across all health institutions in Zimbabwe to address the alarming number of deaths...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures TB medicines for half a year
Zimbabwe has secured a six-month supply of critical tuberculosis (TB) drugs for its public health institutions, addressing recent shortages that had severely disrupted TB control efforts in Harar...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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